Area Manager, Grain Elevator Operations

Bunge Iberica SA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement contribution

Paid vacation

Job summary

Bunge is seeking an Area Manager for the Owensboro, KY grain elevator to lead commercial and operational activities. You will oversee safety, productivity, and profitability while aligning with the business plan.

Responsibilities include directing operations, training, sourcing grain, managing logistics, contracts, and customer relationships across the value chain, and ensuring regulatory compliance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business or relevant discipline.
• 5+ years applicable experience.
• Proficient with basic computer skills, including Email, Excel, Microsoft Word, and other technical software packages.
• Proficient understanding of company software and operation systems.
• Proven skills related to leading and managing staff members.
• Excellent communication (verbal/written) skills with ability to effectively communicate internally and externally.
• Expert in the areas of safety, productivity and teamwork.
• Expert knowledge of hedging on the Chicago Board of Trade, grain contracting, and NGFA rules preferred.
• Knowledge in agriculture is required.
• SAP/GTM experience required.
• P&L experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct all functions of operations, training and safety to ensure employees are engaged and adhere to safe work practices.
• Originate grain in accordance with flexible marketing and origination, foster and grow customer relationships along the value chain, manage facility logistics (truck, rail, barge) and oversee all operational expenses to ensure the budget and business plans are achieved.
• Manage grain inventories, grading processes, monitor grain quality and capture blending opportunities.
• Oversee facility housekeeping, regulatory compliance, best practice programs to ensure adherence to the Company’s safety and operational standards.
• Responsible for completing accounting and business control activities including but not limited to: inputting contracts, contract/ticket applications, customer reports, daily activity reports, and month-end accounting.
• Manage customer service issues and relations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Agricultural Economics

P&L

Hedging CBOT

SAP GTM

Excel

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business or relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Bunge is seeking an Area Manager for the Owensboro, KY grain elevator to lead commercial and operational activities. You will oversee safety, productivity, and profitability while aligning with the business plan.

Responsibilities include directing operations, training, sourcing grain, managing logistics, contracts, and customer relationships across the value chain, and ensuring regulatory compliance and reporting.