About the position
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! At CGB, you can contribute to meaningful work, grow professionally and personally, and belong in a place where everyone has a voice. Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is known as an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries. Today, CGB operates an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees overseeing a diverse family of businesses that provide an array of services for producers and logistics services for an international base of customers. The combination of our assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 50 years of strength and stability! Do you have operational leadership experience within the grain industry? If so, this could be the job for YOU! This job is primarily responsible for the day to day operations of an assigned facility. Responsibilities are primarily focused on working with their team to ensure safe, efficient and profitable operations. This job also promotes and maintains a positive image within their local communities. Incumbents at this level are typically responsible for handling of volumes over 20 million bushels, the largest storage capacities, staff of over 10 employees, and includes river, rail and terminal operations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all grain quality; develop and ensure consistent execution of all operations policies, practices and procedures at the assigned facility regarding quality and handling.
- Oversee, plan and execute capacity utilization, inventory management, quality management, preventive maintenance, up time, cost and facility efficiency.
- Oversee facility results to ensure operations are optimally profitable; develop facility benchmarks, report on facility results and develop improvement plans for areas falling below benchmark.
- Oversee staffing and job development activities (hiring, training, employee performance management, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, etc.); develop, communicate, and manage individual staff performance expectations that align with company goals.
- Lead by example to reinforce exceptional customer service in all areas; including speed of product intake process, and accurate product weights and grades.
- Lead, coach, and guide assigned team on safety, customer service and operating costs.
- Lead and coach facility staff, perform activities, and monitor and maintain the company's safety program at assigned facility.
- Work with various departments on communicating a plan of action regarding logistics and staffing capabilities.
- Manage expenses in line with forecast; monitor quality, storage, logistics, repairs, maintenance, equipment and labor expenses.
- Assist in capital allocation and project development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent training and work experience.
- 3 years' experience in both commercial and operations sides of grain business.
- Knowledge of facility cost structures, mix and blend analysis, safety, efficiency, grain quality, preventive maintenance, OSHA, EPA, carry, interest, freight, FOB and CIF marketing/sales.
- Strong knowledge of facility operations; including storage, rail and barge handling.
- Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
- Strong organizational, strategic planning, time management and multi-tasking skills, with ability to remain flexible to changing priorities.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Strong planning skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Technical Systems Management.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick)
- Wellness programs
- Recognition programs
- Community involvement opportunities
