Grain Elevator Operations Lead - Safety & Efficiency

Iowa Ag; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bunge, a premier agribusiness, seeks an Operations Manager in Iowa to provide leadership for a grain elevator/terminal facility. You will oversee inventory control, cost management, maintenance, safety programs, and talent development to ensure safe, reliable operations and on-time schedules.

Responsibilities include coordinating with regional leadership, optimizing blend opportunities, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and environmental standards while driving energy efficiency and asset

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Technical Degree in Agriculture, Business, Engineering, and/or Safety (preferred).
• 3+ years’ experience in a grain elevator or terminal in a leadership capacity.
• Experience in leading an effective safety program.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work and interact well with others is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assure effective inventory control within company requirements.
• Engage and maintain at or below the operational cost control plan.
• Assist location manager in development and execution of facility improvements.
• Maximize mix & blend opportunities by utilizing in house stocks and grain available in the marketplace using effective space allocation.
• Schedule and lead all preventative maintenance functions while maintaining a safe and reliable facility in compliance with OSHA grain handling standards.
• Lead talent development for operational staff to manage cost and guarantee uninterrupted facility operations.
• Ensure all operational staff is properly trained and ensure they comprehend all safety and operating procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Safety program

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Technical Degree in Agriculture/Business/Engineering/Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bunge, a premier agribusiness, seeks an Operations Manager in Iowa to provide leadership for a grain elevator/terminal facility. You will oversee inventory control, cost management, maintenance, safety programs, and talent development to ensure safe, reliable operations and on-time schedules.

Responsibilities include coordinating with regional leadership, optimizing blend opportunities, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and environmental standards while driving energy efficiency and asset