Facility Operations Leader - Grain & Inventory Management

scoularcareers; Downs (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scoular is seeking a Facility Manager to oversee a large-volume facility and multiple asset-based locations. You will direct daily operations, manage teams, ensure safety compliance, and drive quality and on-time shipments through effective planning and collaboration.

You will lead maintenance, inventory controls, and process improvements while partnering with business managers to optimize transportation, merchandising, and revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience managing or operating a grain elevator, cleaning plant, mill or agricultural commodity processing facility.
• Experience in personnel management.
• Effective communication skills.
• Detailed and process oriented, with demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet scheduled deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and independently solve problems.
• Effective customer service skills and a positive style in business transactions.
• Ability to perform in a high-stress and fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of accounting, financial practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the agricultural industry’s trading standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory including product segregation, conditioning, quality, mix and blend activities, shrink control, and inbound/outbound weights and grades.
• Coordinate transportation and maintenance needs with business managers, originators and merchants to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Provide strong execution focus with awareness of commodity and operational complexity (shuttle loaders, mix and blend).
• Develop strategic plans for preventive maintenance and capital improvements to maintain competitive performance.
• Oversee product quality, quantity, and inventories, including inbound and outbound flow.
• Ensure impeccable service to customers.
• Direct vendors and customers in daily property processes.
• Maintain basic understanding of Merchandising and Accounting.
• Identify and contribute to revenue-generating ideas and activities to grow bottom line.
• Plan and execute operational and merchandising strategies for facilities and trade unit.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Office 365

SharePoint

Job description

Scoular is seeking a Facility Manager to oversee a large-volume facility and multiple asset-based locations. You will direct daily operations, manage teams, ensure safety compliance, and drive quality and on-time shipments through effective planning and collaboration.

You will lead maintenance, inventory controls, and process improvements while partnering with business managers to optimize transportation, merchandising, and revenue growth.