Grain Operations Supervisor - Shelby, MT

Andersons•Shelby, MT

About The Position

The Grain Operations Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily activities of a grain facility, including operations, staffing, maintenance, safety, and quality. The role coordinates and oversees a production team, sets priorities, and coordinates work with other supervisors. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, and the business plan, with guidance and oversight from a manager. The supervisor typically spends no more than 20% of their time performing the work they supervise. At food-grade facilities, the position also supports food safety and product quality by following applicable policies and procedures, participating in required meetings and training, ensuring employees understand food safety requirements, and taking corrective or preventive action to reduce risks.

Requirements

3–5 years of relevant experience required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred or required; the posting does not clarify which.

Responsibilities

Maintain and document facility operations through timely equipment maintenance and daily housekeeping.
Select, train, develop, and evaluate grain worker team members.
Lead facility safety programs, including safety committee meetings, training, and exposure and root-cause analysis investigations.
Assist with projecting annual goals and developing annual operating expense and capital budgets; track budgets throughout the year.
Manage grain flows to maximize grain drying and mixing, update inventories daily, and communicate with leadership.
Implement procedures to ensure grain quality meets or exceeds industry standards through proper binning, drying, and aeration.
Track grain shrink losses and gains resulting from drying, aeration, and mechanical movement, and maximize blending to offset shrink and its financial impact.
At food-grade facilities, maintain working knowledge of and adhere to food safety policies and procedures.
Perform tasks in a manner that promotes product safety and quality.
Participate in required food safety and quality meetings and training events.
Ensure employees are aware of food safety concerns and requirements.
Take necessary corrective or preventive steps to reduce or eliminate food safety risks.
Set team priorities and coordinate work activities with other supervisors.