Grain Facility Superintendent

CGB Enterprises, Inc.•Freeport, IL

4d•$69,490 - $91,433

About The Position

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Grain Facility Superintendent in Freeport to lead day-to-day operations at an assigned grain facility. The role is responsible for safe, consistent, efficient, and profitable operations, including staff management, staffing, logistics, inventory, maintenance, efficiency, quality, and customer service. The superintendent is also expected to promote and maintain a positive image in the local community. Actual responsibilities may vary according to daily needs and facility type. The position oversees facility employees and operations, monitors results against benchmarks, develops improvement plans, and contributes to budget forecasting. It leads the company's safety program and ensures compliance with applicable OSHA, environmental, state, and federal requirements. The role also oversees staffing and employee development, coordinates with other departments and service providers, participates in trainee development, and conducts audits and operational checks. The work environment may include both indoor and outdoor work in heat, cold, wet or humid, and dry or arid conditions, frequently using personal protective equipment. Duties may involve working at heights, in confined spaces, around water, on railcars, and in dusty environments. Travel may be up to 15%. The expected base pay range is $69,490 to $91,433; actual pay may vary based on individualized factors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent training and work experience.
At least 3 years of experience in various sides of the specific business unit.
Working knowledge of location cost structures, mix and blend analysis, safety, efficiency, product quality, preventive maintenance, OSHA, EPA, carry, interest, freight, FOB and CIF marketing and sales, and location operations including storage, rail, and barge handling.
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 people at all organizational levels and outside the organization.
Strong decision-making and conflict-management skills.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong time-management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with flexibility to changing priorities.
Ability to perform the job duties of any position supervised at the assigned location.
Good mechanical skills.
Ability to understand, interpret, and follow operating and emergency procedures.
Ability to coach, mentor, and lead staff effectively to accomplish assignments.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to balance continuously; bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel, and squat frequently; climb stairs and ladders and work at significant heights; and grasp and reach frequently.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds occasionally to continuously depending on location needs.
Ability to concentrate on tasks, enter information into a computer, and understand and communicate written and verbal instructions in person and over a two-way radio, including recognizing emergency alarms.
Ability to distinguish grain grade, color, odor, and damage characteristics at some facilities, and to recognize differences or similarities in odor intensity or quality.
Ability to use applicable PPE and meet PFT and fit-testing requirements where applicable.
Ability to pass required FRA and DOT testing where applicable.
Ability to work in confined spaces, safely walk on barge surfaces around deep or swift water, and walk on railcars, open gates, and operate vibrators where applicable.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to work in high-dust environments around grain and other bulk products where applicable, and outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to remain aware of surroundings and quickly adjust to signals or environmental changes; use near, far, and peripheral vision and depth perception for tasks.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Technical Systems Management.

Responsibilities

Supervise employees and applicable operations at the assigned location.
Take responsibility for assigned location results; collaborate with location management to optimize profitability, establish benchmarks, report results, and develop improvement plans.
Lead, direct, and communicate the company's safety program; schedule and moderate monthly safety meetings, set safety goals, and conduct safety behaviors and audits.
Ensure employees follow OSHA, company safety, and environmental requirements, including using appropriate PPE; help manage environmental controls and procedures where applicable.
Work with management and responsible departments to develop and revise budget forecasts.
Oversee staffing and employee development, including hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, performance management, promotions, corrective actions, and terminations.
Communicate and manage staff performance expectations aligned with company goals; assist with staffing schedules and direct work duties, including vacation time and shift trades.
Determine the need for and schedule a Barge/Rail/Grain Inspector as appropriate.
Conduct required internal quality audits; review PSM and MOC, notify management, and make modifications as necessary where applicable.
Coordinate with relevant departments and services, including Marine Services, Merchandisers, and CTLC, to support barge movements and loading or transfer needs.
Ensure staff and facilities comply with applicable state and federal regulations and take appropriate action to correct or report incidents and findings.
Participate in the trainee program and coach trainees through their curriculum, plans, and checklists.
Perform other assigned duties, including walkthroughs, audits, inventory monitoring, identifying maintenance needs, and housekeeping.