Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
About the Role
At LDC, our Operations Supervisors are at the center of our export operations—ensuring the safe, efficient, and accurate movement of grain through our facilities. This role is based in Port Allen, LA , supporting a high-capacity export elevator and working a 12-hour rotating day/night shift to support a 24/7 operation.
We’re looking for a hands-on, team-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance people leadership, systems management, and operational execution. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, discipline around documentation, and the ability to work closely across teams to keep operations running smoothly.
What You’ll Be Responsible For:
Operational Coordination (Barge & Truck Movement)
Systems & Documentation Management (Critical to Success)
This role requires strong systems capability and a high level of ownership over documentation accuracy.
People Leadership & Team Environment
We are looking for someone who is a strong team player and leader—someone who can build trust, communicate clearly, and keep teams aligned in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Safety & Facility Oversight
What You Bring:
Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses
Basic
High school diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s license
Valid TWIC Card
Preferred
College degree in a related discipline (industrial/maritime/agriculture curriculum)
Some continuing education (e.g., industrial safety and environmental related subjects)
Required Qualifications
Preferred
Equipment Used
Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, fax/scanner/copy machine, mobile phone, truck/rail scales, bulk material handling equipment
Working Conditions
Portions of the day will be spent in a climate-controlled office environment. The majority of the work day will be spent outside with routine visits to operational areas resulting in exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions. This may also result in exposure to dust, odors, gases, vapors, wet or slick surfaces and loud noises. Where appropriate, wears personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with Company standards and governmental regulations. May require climbing fixed ladders or stairs, boarding cargo ships, walking on loading docks which may be wet. The extension of regular working hours or non-working days is occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or respond to emergencies. Additionally, work may be required on weekends and holidays as dictated by business demands. Requires rotating shifts (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) or (6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.)
Employee Supervision
Directly or indirectly supervises up to 17 employees, including barge crew, truck unloading and housekeeping employees, grain inspection personnel and occasionally mechanics and electricians.
Decision Making/Accountability
Accountable for all actions in unloading barges and unloading and loading trucks within the facility during scheduled shift. Schedules production and communicates information for upcoming shift (proper relief). Manages elevator grain quality and space. Coordinates truck and barge requirements with the local farmers and barge line.
Safety, Health & Environmental Responsibilities
Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to. Ensures employees are provided required training for area and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work. Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner. Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards to affected employees. Promptly reports all incidents to management and conducts incident investigation as soon as practicable; no later than 24 hours from time of incident.
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.Equal employment opportunity (EEO)
Louis Dreyfus Company 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.
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