Assistant Operations Manager - Phelps City

Bunge Iberica SA; Rock Port (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Operations Manager at Bunge in Missouri oversees inventory control, cost management and logistics for the Phelps City facility. You will assist with equipment maintenance, space planning and production scheduling to keep the facility prepared and efficient.

You will work closely with the Operations Manager to lead on-site teams, ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and asset protection while pursuing opportunities to improve processes and performance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist inventory control and help ensure costs stay in line with the operational plan.
• Support development and execution of facility improvements.
• Aid in maximizing mix & blend opportunities through space allocation and in‑house stocks.
• Assist in scheduling preventative maintenance to maintain a safe, OSHA-compliant facility.
• Help develop operational staff and Production planning to guarantee uninterrupted operations.
• Assist in energy conservation and asset security to reduce costs and exposures.

Skills

Teamwork

Industrial experience

Elevator/terminal experience

Farming background

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Assistant Operations Manager - Phelps City

Date: Aug 12, 2026

Location: Rock Port, MO -Missouri, US, 64482

City : Phelps City (Rockport) State : Missouri (US-MO) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number : 47297

Job Summary:

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist and assure effective inventory control within company requirements
• Help ensure the superintendent 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 Job Functions:

• Other duties as assigned
• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers as needed
• Recommend process improvements as necessary

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills:

• 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

Special Demands:

• Heavy-duty, operational, mechanical, and technical hands-on responsibilities
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, kneel, and bend
• Frequently required to lift or move more than 50 poundsFrequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• Outdoor work environment, including heights and inclement weather, approximately 80% of the time
• Weekend availability will be required on a rotating basis

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

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