Operations Manager - Grain

The Mennel Milling Company • Troy, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager – Grain oversees the safe and efficient operation of the Mennel Grain Group facility in Troy, Ohio. The role ensures grain is properly received, stored, conditioned, and shipped in accordance with quality and service standards, and is accountable for facility performance and employees. The manager promotes a culture of safety, accountability, food safety, and continuous improvement while supporting the company’s mission and operational objectives.

The position has overall responsibility for supervising, managing, and developing facility employees, including operations, grain handling, maintenance, administrative, seasonal, and contractor personnel. It also includes facility profitability and P&L responsibility for assigned operations, grain quality programs and documentation, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with corporate and regional leadership. The schedule is full-time, as assigned, with overtime as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 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.
• Direct and coordinate facility operations in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage facility profitability and P&L responsibility for assigned operations.
• Use the company’s Mission, Quality, and Safety Statements to guide decisions.
• Foster continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Hire, train, develop, and retain operations, maintenance, and administrative personnel.
• Establish a vision and culture that supports operational excellence and company objectives.
• Develop team members through coaching, goal setting, performance management, and leadership development.
• Promote employee ownership, accountability, and teamwork.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to employees and leadership team members.
• Maintain grain quality programs, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Support facility documentation and provide 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 seasonal employees, contractors, and service providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Flexible accrued paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company-paid short-term disability, EAP, and Local YMCA cost sharing.
• Life insurance.
• Profit sharing.
• Career advancement and training opportunities.
• Rewards and recognition program.
• Retirement contributions, including 401(k).
• Tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED