Grain Elevator Operations Leader | Safety & Efficiency

Bunge; Clarks (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bunge in Thumel (Clarks), Nebraska, is seeking an Operations Manager to provide operational leadership for the facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective grain handling and storage. The role partners with Location and Regional Operations Managers to maintain schedules, control inventory, and optimize logistics.

You will oversee maintenance, safety programs, talent development, and regulatory compliance, lead a team including contractors, and drive continuous improvements in energy

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.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office skills preferred.
• Strong mechanical and maintenance aptitude with ability to operate, service and troubleshoot machinery.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work and interact well with others is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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 understand all safety and operating procedures.
• Ensure implementation of energy conservation program and enhance sustainability while reducing energy cost and/or consumption of energy.
• Ensure security of asset to minimize or eliminate exposure to theft, property damage, vandalism, and trespassing.
• Lead workers onsite, including contractors, temps, and service providers.
• Provide leadership and ensure compliance with all required safety, regulatory, environmental, and company programs while applying program specifics to your facility, including Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding Occupation Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, and Operational Permit requirements

Skills

Leadership

Safety program

Communication

Maintenance aptitude

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bunge in Thumel (Clarks), Nebraska, is seeking an Operations Manager to provide operational leadership for the facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective grain handling and storage. The role partners with Location and Regional Operations Managers to maintain schedules, control inventory, and optimize logistics.

You will oversee maintenance, safety programs, talent development, and regulatory compliance, lead a team including contractors, and drive continuous improvements in energy