Superintendent, Terminal Operations

The Mosaic Company•Pekin, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mosaic is seeking an onsite Superintendent, Terminal Operations to lead a warehouse and distribution operation in Pekin, Illinois. The role has broad responsibility for safety, team development, operational execution, reliability, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination. The superintendent works with supply chain, logistics, maintenance, customer service, sales, and commercial teams to drive operational performance, develop talent, and coordinate the facility’s day-to-day operations. The position offers autonomy and an opportunity to build a strong team and positive work environment while delivering safe, reliable results. The role leads daily warehouse, terminal, and bulk material handling activities, including receiving, storing, loading, and shipping products. It also oversees employee direction and development, environmental health and safety coordination, regulatory compliance, operational coordination, capital and operating budgets, reliability efforts, and stakeholder relationships. Location: 8710 South Cargill Road, Pekin, IL 61555. Work arrangement: onsite. Schedule: 9/80 eligible, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in technology, operations management, engineering, or a related field; alternatively, 5+ years of experience operating or managing a fertilizer terminal, plant, or similar industrial operation, including leadership in material operations and maintenance, may substitute for a degree.
Experience operating or managing industrial process operations in a 24/7 environment.
Demonstrated success leading teams, driving results, and solving operational challenges.
Strong communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365.

Nice To Haves

Experience with sulfur, chemical, refinery, maritime, terminal, or bulk material handling operations.
Experience supporting capital improvement projects and contractor management.
Working knowledge of maritime regulations, Coast Guard requirements, or port operations.

Responsibilities

Lead daily warehouse, terminal, and bulk material handling operations, including receipt, storage, loading, and shipment of products.
Staff, organize, and direct warehouse operations to support safe, efficient, and reliable performance.
Lead and develop employees by providing work direction, setting performance expectations, delivering constructive feedback, and supporting career development.
Coordinate Environmental, Health, and Safety activities, emphasizing CORE, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), regulatory compliance, and risk management.
Promote a strong safety culture and support Mosaic’s commitment to an injury-free workplace.
Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, maritime security programs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Coordinate operational activities across maintenance, reliability, supply chain, logistics, customer service, sales, and commercial teams.
Manage capital budgets and operating expenses through planning, continuous improvement initiatives, risk management, and reliability programs.
Support facility reliability efforts and help align assets and resources with operational needs.
Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.
Support customer visits, community involvement activities, special projects, and other assigned responsibilities.