Assistant Operations Manager

Bunge • Wichita, KS

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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 closely and communicates effectively with the Operations Manager to help keep the facility prepared to meet schedules and respond to opportunities. Areas of support include inventory control, operational cost control and logistics, mix and blend activities (including grain conditioning and space allocation), preventative maintenance, talent management and production planning, energy conservation, and asset security.

The position also involves leading onsite workers, including contractors, temporary workers, and service providers, and helping ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, environmental, and company programs. The work is hands-on and operational, mechanical, and technical. The work environment is outdoors approximately 80% of the time and can include heights and inclement weather. Rotating weekend availability is required.

Requirements

• Ability to work and interact well with others.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience working in an elevator and/or terminal.
• 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 with 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 with 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.
• 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 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