Grain Facility Superintendent

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Freeport, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Grain Facility Superintendent in Freeport to oversee the day-to-day operations of 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. Specific duties may vary based on daily needs and facility type. The superintendent leads operational staff and is ultimately responsible for location results. This includes monitoring performance against benchmarks, developing improvement plans, supporting budgets and forecasts, and leading safety and compliance programs. The role oversees staffing and employee development, coordinates with relevant departments and service providers, ensures regulatory compliance, and coaches trainees. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors and may involve heat, cold, wet or humid conditions, dry or arid conditions, high dust levels, confined spaces, barge surfaces near water, and work at heights. Travel may be up to 15%. The expected base pay range is $69,490–$91,433. CGB offers a benefits package that includes retirement contributions, health and insurance benefits, paid leave, wellness programs, recognition programs, and community involvement opportunities.

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/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, including the ability to interact with people at all levels inside 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 respond to changing priorities.
Ability to perform the job duties of any role 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 and work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to meet the job's physical demands, including frequent standing and walking; balancing; bending, stooping, twisting, crouching, crawling, kneeling, and squatting; climbing stairs and ladders and working at significant heights; grasping and reaching; and lifting, pushing, or pulling 50 pounds.
Ability to distinguish grain grade, color, odor, and damage characteristics; distinguish odor differences where applicable; enter information into a computer; concentrate on tasks; and maintain situational awareness.
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 near deep or swift water, and walk on railcars and perform related tasks where applicable.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and over a two-way radio, recognize emergency alarms, and understand written instructions.
Ability to work in high-dust environments and outdoors in extreme weather conditions where applicable.
Ability to use near, far, and peripheral vision and depth perception for assigned tasks.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to travel up to 15%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Technical Systems Management.

Responsibilities

Supervise employees in applicable operations at the assigned location, such as grain and terminal operations or a soybean plant.
Take responsibility for assigned location results; work with location management to support profitability, establish benchmarks, report results, and develop improvement plans.
Lead, direct, and communicate the company safety program, including scheduling and moderating monthly safety meetings, setting safety goals, and conducting safety behaviors and audits.
Ensure employees comply with OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations, including use of appropriate PPE; assist management with environmental controls and procedures where applicable.
Work with the management team and relevant departments to develop and revise budget forecasts.
Oversee staffing and employee development, including hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, performance management, promotions, corrective actions, and terminations.
Develop, communicate, and manage staff performance expectations aligned with company goals.
Plan or assist with staffing schedules and direct staff work duties, including vacation time and shift trades.
Determine the need for and schedule Barge/Rail/Grain Inspectors where applicable.
Conduct required quality internal audits; review PSM and MOC, notify management, and make modifications as necessary where applicable.
Coordinate with relevant departments to support services such as 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, maintenance, and housekeeping.
Work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as needed.