Grain Facility Manager

CGB Enterprises, Inc.•Dwight, IL

4d•$77,500 - $112,303

About The Position

The Grain Facility Manager is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations of an assigned grain facility, working with the team to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable operations while promoting a positive image in the local community. The role typically oversees facilities handling more than 20 million bushels, with the largest storage capacities and teams of more than 10 employees, and may include river, rail, and terminal operations. The manager oversees grain quality and consistent execution of facility policies and procedures; capacity utilization, inventory and quality management, preventive maintenance, uptime, costs, and facility efficiency; and operational results and improvement plans. The position also manages staffing and employee development, reinforces customer service and safety, coordinates logistics and staffing plans with other departments, manages expenses, and assists with capital allocation and project development. The work may take place indoors or outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, or arid conditions, and may involve dust, confined spaces, heights, railcars, barges, and deep or swift water. Travel for off-site training or work at alternate locations may be required, up to 20% depending on facility location. Extended hours, weekends, holidays, and alternate shifts may be needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent training and work experience.
At least 3 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, 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, including flexibility when priorities change.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong planning skills.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and/or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to meet applicable PPE and fit-testing requirements and pass required FRA and DOT testing where applicable.
Ability to perform the physical and environmental demands described in the posting, including lifting or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, working at heights and in confined spaces, and working indoors or outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Technical Systems Management.

Responsibilities

Oversee grain quality and ensure consistent execution of facility quality and handling policies, practices, and procedures.
Plan and manage capacity utilization, inventory, quality, preventive maintenance, uptime, costs, and facility efficiency.
Monitor facility results, establish benchmarks, report performance, and develop improvement plans for areas below benchmark.
Oversee staffing and employee development, including hiring, training, performance management, promotions, corrective actions, and terminations.
Set and communicate staff performance expectations aligned with company goals.
Reinforce exceptional customer service, including timely 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 safety program at the assigned facility.
Coordinate logistics and staffing plans with various departments.
Manage expenses against forecasts, including quality, storage, logistics, repairs, maintenance, equipment, and labor costs.
Assist with capital allocation and project development.
Perform other duties as assigned.