Sweetener Terminal Manager - Portland, OR

Archer Daniels Midland • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Sweetener Terminal Manager leads terminal operations, including product repackaging and distribution, maintenance, safety, inventory control, employee supervision, and customer-service coordination. The role ensures products are processed and shipped on schedule, meet established quality standards, and are delivered cost-effectively. The manager supports company policies, drives operational improvements, and maintains effective relationships with internal teams, customers, and transportation partners.

The manager directs terminal operations and shipping schedules, oversees inventory and equipment maintenance, and ensures that safety procedures, company policies, and food-safety practices are followed. The role also supports employee training and development, manages relationships with trucking companies, and identifies improvements to terminal procedures, productivity, safety, service, and costs. Other similar or related duties may be assigned to support terminal operations and administration.

Requirements

• Previous experience in terminal, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or food-grade product handling operations.
• Strong knowledge of safety programs, preventive maintenance practices, inventory control, and shipping and receiving operations.
• Ability to lead teams, communicate clearly, and coordinate with internal departments, trucking companies, and customers.
• Strong problem-solving, scheduling, organizational, and cost-control skills.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or management experience.
• Familiarity with HACCP, food safety standards, and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Direct product repackaging and distribution at the lowest practical cost while meeting quality, safety, and quantity standards.
• Develop, monitor, and adjust operating and shipping schedules to meet customer expectations and ship products on time.
• Evaluate terminal processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and meet terminal objectives.
• Monitor inventory and maintain levels within company guidelines and policy limits.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs through the Maintenance Mechanic.
• Ensure terminal facilities, equipment, vehicles, and fleet assets are maintained and in suitable operating condition.
• Approve purchases of supplies and equipment needed for terminal operations.
• Ensure employees follow approved safety procedures, terminal policies, and company standards.
• Provide safety leadership and direction through the Assistant Terminal Manager and other supervisory staff.
• Perform duties required by the annual Safety Action Plan.
• Maintain knowledge of HACCP requirements and ensure terminal practices support food safety and compliance expectations.
• Support, administer, and communicate approved company policies and objectives to terminal employees.
• Identify employee training needs and participate in developing and delivering required training.
• Review and approve supervisor recommendations regarding rate changes and other employee-related matters.
• Participate in developing and implementing terminal policies affecting employees.
• Maintain working relationships with trucking companies serving the terminal and hold regular meetings with transportation partners about service, safety, scheduling, and operational alignment.
• Investigate and support improvements to terminal procedures, productivity, safety, service, and cost performance.
• Perform other reasonably similar or related duties as needed to support terminal operations and administration.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage, dental and vision insurance, and access to an on-site wellness center or gym reimbursement, as applicable.
• Flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
• 401(k) with matching contributions and a cash balance plan.
• Discounted employee stock purchasing program.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, and identity theft protection.
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and Colleague Giving Programs.
• Paid time off, including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, including LinkedIn Learning, language training, and mentoring programs.

What This Job Offers

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