Assistant Operations Manager

Bunge; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agribusiness company is seeking an individual for a role focused on inventory control, cost management, and operational improvements. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED and be comfortable working outdoors, including various weather conditions. Responsibilities include supporting the Operations Manager and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position offers the chance to contribute to a collaborative team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an elevator and/or terminal is beneficial.
• Farming background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in effective inventory control within company requirements.
• Help maintain costs at or below the operational cost control plan.
• Assist in scheduling preventative maintenance functions.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to work in outdoor environments

Ability to interact well with others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Catoosa, Oklahoma, United States — Requisition No. 43202

Responsibilities

• Assist and assure effective inventory control within company requirements.
• Help ensure the Operations Manager maintains costs at or below the operational cost control plan.
• Assist Operations Manager in the development and execution of facility improvements.
• Aid in maximizing mix & blend opportunities by utilizing in‑house stocks and grain available in the marketplace, using effective space allocation.
• Assist in scheduling preventative maintenance functions while maintaining a safe and reliable facility in compliance with OSHA grain handling standards.
• Help complete talent development for operational staff to manage cost and guarantee uninterrupted facility operations.
• Assist in the implementation of an energy conservation program, enhancing sustainability while reducing cost and/or energy consumption.
• Aid in maintaining the security of the asset to minimize or eliminate exposure to theft, property damage, vandalism, and trespassing.
• Lead workers onsite, including contractors, temps, and service providers.
• Help ensure compliance with all required safety, regulatory, environmental, and company programs, including Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Protection, and Operational Permit requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers as needed.
• Recommend process improvements as necessary.

Technical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, kneel, and bend.
• Exposure to moderate to loud noise within the work environment.
• Exposure to heavy concentrations of grain dust.
• Ability to frequently move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Ability to frequently wear personal protective equipment correctly, including respirators, fall protection, safety glasses, hard hat, etc.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to comfortably work at heights of approximately 200 ft.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment, including various climates, weather conditions, and inclement weather, approximately 80% of the time.
• Ability to perform all job responsibilities with necessary special demands for up to 8 hours per day.

Education & Experience

• Ability to work and interact well with others.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior experience working in an elevator and/or terminal.
• Farming background a plus.

About Bunge

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 ~37,000 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

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day — people who are #ProudtoBeBunge.