Assistant Operations Manager

Bunge • Waco Township, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Operations Manager provides support for operational activities and assists in developing and maintaining the facility as directed by the Operations and Commercial Managers. The role works and communicates effectively with the Operations Manager to help ensure the facility is prepared to meet schedules and take advantage of opportunities. Areas of support include inventory control, operational cost control and logistics, mix and blend activities, grain conditioning and space allocation, preventative maintenance, talent management and production planning, energy conservation, and asset security.

The position includes hands-on operational, mechanical, and technical responsibilities. It also leads onsite workers, including contractors, temporary workers, and service providers, and helps ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, environmental, and company programs. The work is outdoors approximately 80% of the time, including work at heights and in inclement weather. Weekend availability is required on a rotating basis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience working in an elevator and/or terminal.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.
• Ability to perform heavy-duty operational, mechanical, and technical hands-on work.
• Frequently stand, walk, use hands, kneel, and bend.
• Frequently lift or move more than 50 pounds.
• Availability to work weekends on a rotating basis.

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 by using in-house stocks and grain available in the marketplace, with effective space allocation.
• Assist in scheduling preventative maintenance while maintaining a safe, reliable facility that complies with OSHA grain handling standards.
• Help develop operational staff to manage costs and ensure uninterrupted facility operations.
• Assist with implementing the energy conservation program and improving sustainability while reducing energy cost or consumption.
• Help secure the asset 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 occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and operational permit requirements.
• 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