Grain Structures Manager

Agriland FS • Winterset, IA

12d

About The Position

AGRILAND FS is seeking a hands-on, results-driven Grain Structures Manager to lead its grain structures department. The position oversees the sales, installation, service, repair, and maintenance of grain structures, grain handling equipment, and related systems throughout the trade territory. The manager leads a team of service professionals, coordinates projects from planning through completion, manages inventory and equipment, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and to customer expectations.

The role combines leadership and business responsibilities with mechanical aptitude and a commitment to customer service, safety, and quality workmanship. The manager recruits, hires, trains, and coaches team members; schedules and assigns work; monitors productivity, workmanship, safety, and timelines; evaluates projects and equipment; prepares estimates; manages supplies and equipment; and promotes company safety policies and applicable regulatory requirements. Extended hours may be required to meet business and seasonal demands.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Business and financial skills, including experience with cost-to-operate (CTO), budgeting, and inventory management.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work extended hours as business and seasonal demands require.
• Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) endorsement.
• Ability to safely lift 50–75 pounds and perform physical activities including climbing, pulling, reaching, and walking over uneven terrain and obstacles.
• Ability to work in environments with dust, fumes, noise, and significant seasonal temperature variations.
• Ability to work safely around machinery and equipment involving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, and other energy sources.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing and a background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate the daily activities of the grain structures department.
• Schedule and assign installation, service, repair, and project work according to customer needs and business priorities.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and provide technical direction to team members.
• Monitor team productivity, workmanship, safety, and project timelines.
• Evaluate customer projects and existing equipment to identify repair, maintenance, and replacement needs.
• Prepare project estimates and assist with pricing repairs and equipment replacements.
• Manage inventory of equipment, parts, tools, and installation materials.
• Ensure vehicles, tools, and equipment are maintained and ready for use.
• Promote and enforce company safety policies, job-site safety practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Paid, in-house training and certification for DOT license and endorsements for a Class A CDL with tanker and Hazmat endorsements.
• Work with updated and modern equipment.
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and more.
• Paid time off, sick pay, and paid holidays.
• A 100% company-funded pension plan at no cost to the employee, plus a 401(k) with company match.
• Recognition and pay incentives for good job performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed