Grain Facility Asst Manager

Mountaire Farms; Harrington (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountaire Farms is looking for a dedicated individual to oversee day-to-day operations at our Grain Facility in Harrington, Delaware. This role involves ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while managing people and maintaining quality standards for grain.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a High School Diploma, with college education preferred, and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include assisting the Grains Facility Manager and supporting employee retention efforts. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in operations or relevant field.
• Ability to climb up to 150 feet.
• Competent in working with complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations at the Grain Facility.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Assist the Grains Facility Manager with projects.
• Maintain quality standards for grain.
• Increase employee retention through effective management.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Comprehension of complex processes

Mechanical aptitude

Financial understanding

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mathematical skills

Education

High School Diploma

College Preferred

Tools

Relevant computer programs

Job description

Primary Purpose

Oversee day-to-day operations at individual Grain Facility. These operations include Safety, Environmental, employee retention, meeting operational goals, receiving and keeping grain in quality standards, loading grain out for sales, customer service, communication with support departments.

Schedule: The typical schedule is 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with peak harvest season requiring 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shifts, 6–7 days per week, depending on harvest needs.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

1. Oversee day-to-day operations at individual Grain Facility, provide proper direction and support.
2. Safety/Enviro/Regulatory Compliance-provides direct support to meet certifications (i.e. Lock out, Tag Out and Fork lift). Ensures certifications don't lapse.
3. Assist the Grains Facility Manager on execution of projects.
4. Operations and Quality - receiving and keeping grain in quality standards.
5. People Management - To increase retention focus on providing direction and support to achieve goals. Making certain all tools are in place for success at job.

Qualifications

• College Preferred, High School Diploma minimum.
• 1-3 years experience.
• Evidence of skill in leading people, customer service, and comprehension of complex processes; the ability to quickly learn and then teach new things; evidence of mechanical aptitude and financial understanding; solid math, written, and verbal skills; competent in relevant computer programs.

• Must be able to climb up to 150 feet.