Operations Manager, Grain

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited; Virden; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and Development Programs

Dental, Vision, and Extended Health

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

RRSP Matching

Wellness Program

Company Events

Job summary

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is seeking an Operations Manager based in Virden, MB to lead elevator operations, safety, quality control and repair efforts. The role focuses on directing daily activities at the facility and ensuring efficient, compliant performance.

You will supervise Facility Assistants, coordinate grain blending, maintain equipment, support procurement and crop input sales, and uphold strong safety and food safety standards in all routines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the operation of a grain elevator.
• Thorough knowledge of the grain industry including grading, elevator equipment and processes, and storage management.
• Practical knowledge in mechanical repair.
• Experience in team management or supervision with leadership abilities.
• Proficient computer skills and adaptability to new software.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the daily operation of the elevator.
• Managing quality control and blending of grain.
• Supervising Facility Assistants to ensure safety, efficiency and profitability.
• Managing the facility safety program and fostering a strong safety culture.
• Overseeing food safety compliance.
• Managing maintenance, scheduling and repair of facility equipment.
• Supporting procurement of grain and sales of crop inputs.
• Ensuring consistent adherence to reasonable business practices.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety mindset

Computer skills

Job description

Operations Manager

Parrish & Heimbecker

Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as an Operations Manager based in Virden, MB.

P&H’s roots go back over 115 years. We have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth. Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better.

With over 80 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution and animal feed production.

Benefits

• Learning and Development Programs
• Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Wellness Program
• Company Events

Your Role

As Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in managing the overall performance, maintenance, and repair of the elevator. The Operations Manager will oversee quality control measures on incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring the maintenance and compliance of a safe working environment, and supervising Facility Assistants at the location.

Day to Day

• Supervising the daily operation of the elevator
• Managing the quality control and blending of grain
• Supervising Facility Assistants to ensure business needs are executed safely, efficiently and profitably
• Managing the facility safety program and actively working to create a strong safety culture
• Overseeing food safety compliance
• Managing regular maintenance, scheduling and repair on facility equipment
• Supporting the procurement of grain and sales of crop inputs
• Ensure reasonable business practices are followed consistently

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the operation of a grain elevator
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the grain industry including grading factors, elevator equipment and processes, and effective product storage management
• Practical knowledge in mechanical repair
• Experience in team management or supervision, demonstrating effective leadership abilities
• Proficient computer skills with aptitude for learning and adapting to new software applications

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.