Grain Facility Assistant Superintendent

CGB Enterprises, Inc.•Naples, IL

3d•$58,490 - $77,345•Onsite

About The Position

Support daily grain operations and lead frontline teams to ensure safe, efficient facility performance and throughput. This job is an individual contributor primarily responsible for learning all aspects of the Superintendent role to begin overseeing the day-to-day operations at the assigned location. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, logistics, inventory, quality, and customer service.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent training and work experience.
Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective leadership skills
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
Strong decision making and conflict management skills.
Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong time management and prioritization skills, with ability to remain flexible to changing priorities.
Ability to effective coach, mentor, and lead staff to accomplish assignments.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to balance constantly/continuously.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel and squat (constantly/continuously) frequently.
Ability to (frequently) climb stairs and climb ladders (and work at) to significant heights.
Ability to concentrate on task without becoming distracted, constantly/continuously.
Ability to distinguish grade, color, odor and various damage characteristics in grain samples. (at some facilities)
Ability to distinguish, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality odors, or recognizing particular odors, using nose.
Ability to enter information into a computer (observations, other computers).
Ability to grasp and reach frequently.
Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. occasionally to continuously depending on daily needs of location.
Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.
Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.
Ability to pass all required testing under FRA and DOT for this position (where applicable).
Ability to perform work in confined spaces.
Ability to safely walk on barge surface(s) with the ability to work around (deep/swift) water.
Ability to stand and walk constantly/continuously.
Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio (and recognize emergency alarms).
Ability to understand and communicate written instructions.
Ability to walk safely on top of railcars, open gates, operate vibrators etc., where applicable.
Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products (where applicable).
Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
Acutely aware of surroundings with ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment.
Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Technical Systems Management.
One year experience in an operations role.

Responsibilities

Assist with leading, directing, and communicating company's safety program to assigned facility staff.
Plan staffing schedules and direct work duties to assigned facility staff.
Determine need for and schedule Barge/Rail/Grain Inspector as appropriate.
Conduct quality internal audits as required.
Schedule and moderate monthly safety meetings and perform safety audits as directed.
Communicate with applicable departmental staff to ensure collaboration on various services (i.e. Marine Services for barge movements, Merchandisers and CTLC to meet Loading/Transfer needs).
Oversee related certification processes, and all related actions needed to maintain certification; where applicable.
Ensure staff and facilities are compliant with all applicable state and federal regulations; take appropriate actions to correct/report incidents/findings where applicable.
Other duties as assigned.