Assistant Operations Manager

Bunge • Dubuque, IA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Operations Manager provides support for operational activities and assists with developing and maintaining the facility as directed by the Operations and Commercial Managers. The role works closely with the Operations Manager to help keep the facility prepared to meet schedules and respond to opportunities. Responsibilities span inventory and operational cost control, logistics, mix and blend activities, grain conditioning and space allocation, preventative maintenance, production planning and talent management, energy conservation, and asset security. The position also leads onsite workers, including contractors, temporary workers, and service providers, and helps ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, environmental, and company requirements.

This is a full-time position in Dubuque, Iowa. The work is hands-on and operational, mechanical, and technical. The work environment is outdoors approximately 80% of the time, including work at heights and in inclement weather. Weekend availability is required on a rotating basis.

Requirements

• Ability to work and interact well with others.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience working in an elevator and/or terminal.
• Ability to meet the hands-on operational, mechanical, and technical demands of the role.
• Ability to work outdoors, including at heights and in inclement weather, approximately 80% of the time.
• Weekend availability on a rotating basis.
• Frequently stand, walk, use hands, kneel, and bend.
• Frequently lift or move more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Farming background.

Responsibilities

• Assist with effective inventory control in accordance with company requirements.
• Help ensure the superintendent maintains operational costs at or below the cost control plan.
• Assist the Operations Manager in developing and executing facility improvements.
• Help maximize mix and blend opportunities using in-house stocks and grain available in the marketplace, including effective space allocation.
• Assist with scheduling preventative maintenance while maintaining a safe and reliable facility that complies with OSHA grain handling standards.
• Help develop operational staff to manage costs and ensure uninterrupted facility operations.
• Help implement the energy conservation program and improve sustainability while reducing energy costs or consumption.
• Help maintain asset security to minimize or eliminate exposure to theft, property damage, vandalism, and trespassing.
• Lead onsite workers, including contractors, temporary workers, and service providers.
• Help ensure compliance with required safety, regulatory, environmental, and company programs, including applicable Federal, State, and Local requirements for occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and operating permits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers as needed.
• Recommend process improvements as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED