Area Manager (Owensboro, KY)

Bunge Iberica SA; Maceo (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

Retirement contribution

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

Bunge is seeking an Area Manager for Owensboro, KY, to lead commercial and operational activities at a grain elevator. You will drive safety, productivity, and profitability while coordinating logistics across trucks, rail, and barge.

The role requires a bachelor’s in agriculture or related field, at least 5 years of experience, and strong leadership, communication, and Excel proficiency. A strong knowledge of hedging and P&L is preferred.

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.
• Expert in 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.
• 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

Safety

P&L

SAP/GTM

Microsoft Office

Communication

Agriculture knowledge

Analytical thinking

Hedging knowledge

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics/Business

Tools

SAP

GTM

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Area Manager (Owensboro, KY)

Date: Sep 1, 2026

Location: Maceo, KY -Kentucky, US, 42355

City : Owensboro State : Kentucky (US-KY) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number: 47756

A Day in the Life

The Area Manager will lead the commercial and operational activities at a grain elevator. Leading and executing all elevator activities in support of the operational and commercial business plan while focusing on safety, productivity, communication, and profitability.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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 / Experience Requirements:

• 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

Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Our Values

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

Nearest Major Market: Owensboro
Job Segment: Compliance, Manager, Marketing Manager, Housekeeping, Agricultural, Legal, Management, Marketing, Healthcare, Agriculture