Elevator Manager

The Mennel Milling Company•Fostoria, OH

62d

About The Position

In this role, you will help sustain Mennel’s tradition of excellence established in 1886 as well as support our food safety programs and mission to reliably deliver superior quality, uniformity, and service. As the Elevator Manager, you will lead and oversee all aspects of elevator operations with a strong focus on safety, food safety, quality, and operational efficiency. This leadership role is responsible for setting direction, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will play a critical part in supporting Mennel’s legacy of excellence while advancing food safety programs and delivering consistent, high-quality products.

Requirements

A minimum of an Associate Degree in Business or related field or equivalent is preferred.
5–10 years of progressive leadership experience in grain handling, food manufacturing, or industrial operations.
Strong knowledge of grain flow systems, blending strategies, and material handling processes.
Proven experience managing teams and improving operational performance in a regulated environment.
Ability to lead and influence across departments and at various organizational levels.
Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving, project management, and analytical thinking.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and capable of learning industry-specific software systems.
Ability to pass a Respirator Fit Test and perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job while wearing a respirator.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, operations management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Follow all food and personal safety rules and regulations in respect to GMP’s, OSHA, HACCP, the Global Food Safety Initiative, the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act as stated in the FS&Q Statement, and sanitation guidelines as set forth by the company as listed in Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and attend all required training sessions. Maintain the department/facility in an everyday audit ready condition.
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all elevator department activities across assigned locations.
Lead departmental staffing decisions including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
Develop and implement best practices for safe, efficient, and compliant handling, blending, and storage of grain.
Maintain segregations and blending of incoming wheat with full understanding of wheat blend optimization strategies to support production and quality targets.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational success and identify areas for improvement.
Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, milling, quality, logistics, and maintenance teams to align priorities and support business goals.
Manage capital improvement projects and operational upgrades in alignment with strategic goals.
Develop and manage departmental budgets and resource planning.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the elevator operations team.
Coordinate receiving of wheat and inventory management.
Other duties may be assigned.