Grain Facility Manager

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Dwight, IL

About The Position

The Grain Facility Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of an assigned grain facility, working with the team to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable operations and to maintain a positive image in the local community. Roles at this level typically handle volumes over 20 million bushels, have the largest storage capacities, supervise more than 10 employees, and include river, rail, and terminal operations. The position oversees grain quality, facility operations and performance, staffing and employee development, safety, customer service, logistics, expenses, and capital projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent training and work experience.
Three years of experience in both the commercial and operations sides of the grain business.
Knowledge of facility cost structures, mix and blend analysis, safety, efficiency, grain quality, preventive maintenance, OSHA, EPA, carry, interest, freight, and FOB and CIF marketing and 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 people at all organizational levels and outside the organization.
Strong organizational, strategic planning, time management, and multitasking skills, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong planning skills.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and/or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to travel for off-site training and/or work at alternate locations, up to 20% depending on facility location.
Ability to meet the physical, safety, and environmental demands described in the posting, including use of applicable PPE and passing applicable fit testing, PFT, and FRA/DOT testing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Technical Systems Management.

Responsibilities

Oversee grain quality and ensure consistent execution of facility policies, practices, and procedures for quality and handling.
Plan and oversee capacity utilization, inventory and quality management, preventive maintenance, uptime, costs, and facility efficiency.
Monitor facility results, develop benchmarks, report performance, and create improvement plans for areas below benchmark.
Oversee staffing and employee development, including hiring, training, performance management, promotions, corrective actions, and terminations.
Set, communicate, and manage employee performance expectations aligned with company goals.
Reinforce exceptional customer service, including efficient product intake and accurate product weights and grades.
Lead, coach, and guide the team on safety, customer service, and operating costs.
Perform facility activities and monitor and maintain the company's safety program at the assigned facility.
Coordinate with other departments to communicate plans for logistics and staffing capabilities.
Manage expenses against forecasts, including quality, storage, logistics, repairs, maintenance, equipment, and labor expenses.
Assist with capital allocation and project development.
Perform other duties as assigned.