Operations Manager - Grain

137cf12a-ed51-4d64-a5bf-7cc3bbf54990•Troy, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager - Grain oversees the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the Mennel Grain Group facility in Troy, Ohio. The role ensures grain is properly received, stored, conditioned, and shipped in accordance with Mennel’s quality and service standards, and is accountable for the facility’s overall performance and its employees. The manager promotes safety, food quality, accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement while maintaining facility profitability and P&L responsibility for assigned operations. This position supervises and develops all facility employees, including operations, grain handling, maintenance, administrative, and seasonal personnel, as well as contractors and service providers. It supports food safety programs and regulatory compliance, maintains an audit-ready facility, and collaborates with corporate and regional leadership to achieve operational goals and strategic initiatives. The schedule is full-time, as assigned, with overtime as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to pass a respirator fit test and work while wearing a respirator.
Strong leadership and employee development experience.
Excellent critical-thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to learn new skills and assume additional responsibilities.
Demonstrated passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Strong understanding of grain handling operations, safety practices, and quality standards.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with employees at all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Operations, Agribusiness, Agricultural Management, or a related field.
3–5 years of progressive grain handling or agricultural operations experience.

Responsibilities

Lead facility operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant grain handling.
Ensure compliance with GMPs, OSHA, HACCP, FSMA, sanitation requirements, and corporate EHS programs.
Maintain an everyday audit-ready facility and promote a strong food safety culture.
Take ownership of personnel safety, product quality, food safety, environmental compliance, and operational performance.
Maintain housekeeping and sanitation standards for a clean, safe, and efficient operation.
Direct and coordinate facility operations in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Manage facility profitability and maintain P&L responsibility for assigned operations.
Use Mennel’s Mission, Quality, and Safety Statements as guiding principles in decision-making.
Foster continuous improvement and employee engagement.
Hire, train, develop, and retain operations, maintenance, and administrative personnel.
Establish a vision and culture that support operational excellence and company objectives.
Develop team members through coaching, goal setting, performance management, and leadership development.
Promote employee ownership, accountability, and teamwork throughout the facility.
Serve as a resource and mentor to employees and leadership team members.
Maintain responsibility for grain quality programs, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
Support facility documentation and serve as backup for key operational functions as needed.
Collaborate with corporate and regional leadership to achieve operational goals and strategic initiatives.
Supervise, manage, and develop all facility employees, including operations, grain handling, maintenance, administrative, and seasonal staff, as well as contractors and service providers.
Perform other duties as assigned.