Foreman, Operations

Andersons; Town of Arena (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Andersons is seeking an experienced operations leader to coordinate and supervise day-to-day activities at the assigned facility. You will oversee safety, efficiency, and production planning across a multi-shift operation and manage up to 30 direct reports.

Reporting to the site manager, you will hire, direct, and evaluate team members, drive effective communication across departments, and optimize labor and equipment use in a dynamic agribusiness setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 5+ years’ relevant experience required

Responsibilities

• Lead the activities of a larger operations team including tasks, projects and production plans
• Hire, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the daily activities of all team members within the assigned area of responsibility
• Facilitate good communication and ongoing follow-up on issues that require attention
• Ensures efficient use of labor and equipment
• Coordination with the Maintenance Department on all necessary scheduled and preventative maintenance requirements to ensure efficient operations and to minimize downtime
• Performs basic resource scheduling activities
• This position will be responsible for up to 30 direct reports

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Self-awareness

Direct Work

Resourcefulness

Conflict management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As a North American leader in agribusiness and renewable fuels, The Andersons operates in a unique space, bringing together agriculture, energy, and global markets. From the farm to customers around the world, we help move food, feed, and fuel where it’s needed most.

Our business spans the full value chain, which means the work we do directly supports farmers, customers, and communities every day. Whether it’s helping producers succeed, delivering essential products, or advancing more sustainable energy solutions, our impact is both local and global.

What truly sets us apart is how we work together. We are a performance-driven, people-powered organization where employees are owners, sharing in our success and helping shape our future. We invest in our team through development opportunities, meaningful career paths, and a culture that encourages growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

At the core of everything we do is our Statement of Principles. We are committed to providing extraordinary service to our customers, helping our employees improve, supporting our communities, and increasing the value of the company for our shareholders.

Position Overview

This position is accountable for day to day coordination, direction, control, and supervision of all activities at the assigned facility. This includes coordination of activities in a multiple shift operation and responsibility for safety, operations, efficiency and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the activities of a larger operations team including tasks, projects and production plans
• Hire, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the daily activities of all team members within the assigned area of responsibility
• Facilitate good communication and ongoing follow-up on issues that require attention
• Ensures efficient use of labor and equipment
• Coordination with the Maintenance Department on all necessary scheduled and preventative maintenance requirements to ensure efficient operations and to minimize downtime
• Performs basic resource scheduling activities
• This position will be responsible for up to 30 direct reports

What is Expected of You and Others at This Level

• Has developed expertise, typically through a combination of job-related training and considerable on the job experience
• Coordinates and supervises the daily work of others
• Works autonomously within established procedures and practices, receives guidance and oversight from manager
• Has developed a specialized level of skill to perform assigned tasks

Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level

• Manages Conflict- Handles conflict situations effectively with a minimum of noise
• Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Decision Quality- Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness- Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses
• Directs Work- Provides clear direction, delegation, and removes obstacles to get work done
• Resourcefulness- Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 5+ years’ relevant experience required

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Must be able to stand/sit for an extended period of time
• Ability to frequently lift/push/pull up to 60 pounds
• Must be able to climb/stoop/kneel at heights up to 100 feet
• Works indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures
• Working conditions could include: dust, fumes, moderate noise and uneven surfaces

This job description is intended to give you a general understanding of the role and the type of work involved, but it may not include every responsibility or requirement. Employment with The Andersons, Inc. is at will, which means both you and the Company can end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable law, nothing in this description should be viewed as a contract.

Disclaimer:

The Andersons, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and consider candidates without regard to any status protected by law, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

We also prioritize a safe and healthy workplace. The Company maintains a drug-free work environment and may require drug, alcohol, and/or medical testing depending on the role.

To ensure a consistent hiring process, The Andersons, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies that do not have a formal agreement in place and is not responsible for any related fees.

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