Grain Operations Facility Manager

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Monmouth, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a high-impact leadership role where expertise in facility operations will shape performance, safety, and efficiency across the entire site. The job is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations of an assigned facility, focusing on working with the team to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable operations. The role also promotes and maintains a positive image within local communities. Incumbents at this level are typically responsible for handling volumes up to 1 million bushels, storage capacities up to 1 million bushels, managing a staff of up to 5 employees, and working at an interior facility with no river/rail or terminal operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent training and work experience.
3 years' experience in both commercial and operations sides of 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/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 all levels of people within and outside the organization.
Strong organizational, strategic planning, time management and multi-tasking skills, with ability to remain flexible to changing priorities.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong planning skills.
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 work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.
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.
Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio (and recognize emergency alarms).
Ability to understand and communicate written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Technical Systems Management.

Responsibilities

Oversee all grain quality; develop and ensure consistent execution of all operations policies, practices and procedures at the assigned facility regarding quality and handling.
Oversee, plan and execute capacity utilization, inventory management, quality management, preventive maintenance, up time, cost and facility efficiency.
Oversee facility results to ensure operations are optimally profitable; develop facility benchmarks, report on facility results and develop improvement plans for areas falling below benchmark.
Oversee staffing and job development activities (hiring, training, employee performance management, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, etc.); develop, communicate, and manage individual staff performance expectations that align with company goals.
Lead by example to reinforce exceptional customer service in all areas; including speed of product intake process, and accurate product weights and grades.
Lead, coach, and guide assigned team on safety, customer service and operating costs.
Lead and coach facility staff, perform activities, and monitor and maintain the company's safety program at assigned facility.
Work with various departments on communicating a plan of action regarding logistics and staffing capabilities.
Manage expenses in line with forecast; monitor quality, storage, logistics, repairs, maintenance, equipment and labor expenses.
Assist in capital allocation and project development.
Other duties as assigned.