Process Manager Parboil Shipping at Riceland Foods

Parboil Shipping Manager

Job Location: Jonesboro Rice Division, Jonesboro, AR.

RICELAND

FAMILY FARMER OWNED

 Riceland Overview

Riceland Foods and its family farmers have provided the world with wholesome, nutritious rice since 1921. Grown in the United States, our rice is known for its high quality and versatility, and that's why Riceland has become a trusted brand around the globe. Riceland is a cooperative, which means we are owned by our 5,500 family farmer members who are also our stockholders and growers. 

Company Mission Statement

Riceland, a farmer owned cooperative, helps farmers feed the world, sustainably.

Job Description

Riceland Foods is hiring a Parboil Shipping Manager to lead, direct, and schedule parboil rice shipments out of our Jonesboro facility while upholding Riceland’s mission, vision, and values.  The Parboil Shipping department produces bagged and bulk products that ship to customers worldwide.  The basic functions of this position include: leading employees, scheduling production, adhering to safety and sanitation practices, and mentoring subordinates.  

Preferrable candidates would possess the following skills:

•    Leadership – Strong leadership, motivational to team members, able to set clear goals and expectations, provide guidance and support when needed.  Effectively communicate and make challenging decisions when           required.

•    Problem Solving and Decision-Making Abilities – Critical thinking, including well informed decision making, situational analysis and making sound decisions under pressure.  Ability to identify problems, provide solutions       and effectively implement.

•    Strong Interpersonal Skills – Interaction with team members, customers and occasional stakeholders is required.  The ability to build positive relationships through effective interpersonal skills is required.

•    Adaptability, Flexibility and Agility – Able to quickly adapt to new situations, handle unexpected changes and embrace innovation.  Openness to new ideas, willingness to grow, learn and work through period uncertainty.

•    Results Oriented and Goals Driven Focus – Focus on achieving optimal operational results, while also creating and fitting in a healthy work culture in alignment with company mission, vision, and values.

Job Duties

•    Assign work tasks.

•    Hiring of employees.

•    Regulate work schedules.

•    Instruct and train employees.

•    Prepare KBI.

•    Report Air Leaks weekly.

•    Prepare department budget.

•    Oversee cleaning and maintenance schedule.

•    Oversee the ordering of supplies.

•    Coordinate the movement of milled rice to other facilities for storage/shipments.

•    Cost management.

•    Respond to any customer complaints.

•    Respond to all safety and sanitation inspections.

•    Daily inspection of building and outside grounds.

•    Work with vendors, contractors, and engineers on projects to upgrade equipment.

•    Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Requirements

Manages four subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 50 employees in the Parboil Shipping Dept. and Parboil Storage and Blending. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education Requirements

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Company Benefits and Incentives

•    Medical insurance with low premiums

•    Free dental with medical insurance enrollment

•    Vision insurance with low premiums

•    Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings

•    Voluntary term life (rates depends on the age and salary of the employee)

•    Long term disability

•    Free short-term disability

•    Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents

•    Critical illness insurance

•    Employee Assistance Program

•    401K with company match 4% of an employee’s 5% 

•    Paid training programs

     PTO & Paid Holidays

Riceland Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Riceland Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.