Assistant Grain Operations Manager

MKC•Liberty, KS

28d

About The Position

The Assistant Grain Operations Manager directs elevator operations, maintenance, cleanliness, and grain quality, and supervises full- and part-time elevator employees. The role supports the agronomy department with fertilizer orders, loading, tendering, and field scouting as needed. It is also responsible for implementing safety and compliance requirements in accordance with company policies and procedures. The employee is expected to promote cooperative efficiency, contribute to its mission and goals, provide outstanding customer service, and maintain a positive, team-oriented image of the cooperative. The position manages grain receiving, shipping, storage, drying, grading, testing, blending, and fumigation as needed. It oversees grain-handling equipment and facilities, employee performance, bulk seed handling, customer transactions, billing, and adherence to the cooperative’s credit policy. The role involves physically demanding work in variable and sometimes hazardous conditions, including regular equipment and facility maintenance.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Four years of experience in the grain business.
Proven management skills.
Current operational knowledge of elevator machinery and the ability to make minor repairs and conduct scheduled maintenance on equipment.
Good working knowledge of corn, wheat, beans, milo, and sunflower properties.
Good working knowledge of seed, fertilizer, and chemical products.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Computer and data-entry skills.
Ability to adapt productively to change and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
Ability to obtain and retain a Class 7B grain fumigation license.
Commercial Driver’s License (Class A) with hazardous materials and tanker endorsements.
Ability to strive to exceed customer expectations at each transaction.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and apply common scientific, technical, and legal journals.
Ability to respond cordially to inquiries or complaints from customers, coworkers, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to write and log information, prepare reports, and verbally communicate information to the location manager.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and talk or hear; frequently taste or smell; regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 100 pounds; and meet the stated vision requirements.
Use eye protection in restricted areas and appropriate protective equipment, such as goggles, gloves, a long-sleeve shirt, and/or a face mask, when handling chemicals.

Responsibilities

Receive and ship grain efficiently using available staff.
Maintain stored grain to a high standard of quality and fumigate it when necessary in accordance with company safety guidelines.
Blend grain as needed when shipping to achieve the best possible grade and price for the cooperative and its customers.
Provide grain-drying services by grading and testing grain before and after drying, and report grades to the office for accurate service-charge calculations.
Sample and grade incoming and outgoing grain shipments for accurate pricing, report grades to the office, and report the grade and quantity of grain placed into storage.
Follow OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations; maintain equipment and facilities; keep facilities neat and clean; and conduct monthly safety training for staff.
Maintain grain-handling equipment, including rolling stock and stationary equipment, in good operating condition.
Work with the location manager to schedule and budget major facility repairs and upgrades.
Supervise full- and part-time employees and advise the location manager on discipline, performance issues, and performance appraisals.
Assist the agronomy department with fertilizer orders, loading, tendering, and field scouting as needed.
Manage bulk seed handling and assist with seed sales.
Provide courteous customer service, including greeting customers, answering the phone, assisting with loading and unloading, resolving problems, and reporting complaints to the manager.
Attend product, merchandising, and cooperative meetings and develop skills and knowledge to improve performance and company profitability.
Bill accurately and communicate delivery details clearly.
Enforce the cooperative credit policy, including communicating credit terms, observing cash-on-delivery requirements, obtaining approval before extending credit, and preventing customers from exceeding credit limits.
Complete special projects assigned by the manager.
Maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork and a favorable image of the cooperative.