Assistant Operations Manager

Bunge; Henderson (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Bunge seeks an Assistant Operations Manager in Henderson, KY to support inventory control, cost management, and facility improvements. You will lead on-site teams, coordinate maintenance, ensure safety standards, and drive efficiency across grain handling operations.

This role emphasizes collaboration with the Operations Manager to meet schedules, optimize space, and enhance sustainability while protecting assets and complying with regulations. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in an elevator and/or terminal is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Exposure to moderate to loud noise and grain dust.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying climates about 80% of the time.
• Willingness to work at heights up to 200 ft.

Responsibilities

• Assist and assure effective inventory control within company requirements.
• Help ensure operational costs stay at or below the plan.
• Assist in development and execution of facility improvements.
• Aid in maximizing mix & blend opportunities with available stocks.
• Assist in scheduling preventive maintenance for a safe, reliable facility.
• Support talent development for operational staff to manage costs.
• Assist energy conservation and sustainability efforts to cut costs.
• Help maintain asset security and reduce theft risk.
• Lead onsite workers, including contractors and temps.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company programs.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers as needed.
• Recommend process improvements as necessary.

Skills

Inventory control

Cost control

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Date: Sep 16, 2026

Location: US

City : Henderson State : Kentucky (US-KY) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number : 48048

A Day in the Life:

The Assistant Operations Manager is responsible for providing various support functions for operational activities. This role will assist in the development and maintenance of the facility as directed by the Operations and Commercial Managers. This person must work and communicate effectively with the Operations Manager to help assure the facility is in a constant state of preparedness to meet schedules and take advantage of opportunities that arise. This includes assisting with inventory control, operational cost control and logistics, mix & blend including grain conditioning and space allocation, preventative maintenance, talent management including production planning, energy conservation, and asset security.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assist and assure effective inventory control within company requirements
• Help ensure the Operations Manager is maintaining at or below the operational cost control plan
• Assist Operations Manager in 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 ensuring implementation of energy conservation program and enhance sustainability while reducing cost and/or consumption of energy.
• 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 Occupation Health and 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

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience working in an elevator and/or terminal preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Exposure to moderate to loud noise within the work environment and 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 comfortably work at heights of approximately 200 ft.
• Ability to work in outdoor work 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.
• Health Benefits – Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement – after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5000 per year.
• Time Off – Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience
  • 0 – 9 years: 25 days
  • 10 – 19 years: 30 days
  • 20+ years: 35 days

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.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• 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

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