Grain Facility Asst Manager

Mountaire Farms; Wye Mills (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Holiday & time off

Career development

Job summary

Mountaire Farms in Maryland seeks a capable operations professional to assist the Grain Facility Manager in day-to-day leadership. You will oversee receiving, storage, handling, inventory, quality, and loadout activities while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient performance.

This role emphasizes staff development, customer service, and teamwork, with opportunities for capital projects, training, and career growth within Mountaire’s family‑owned culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; degree preferred.
• 1-3 years' experience in grain operations or related environments.
• Strong leadership potential and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day grain facility operations to meet objectives.
• Ensure quality, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate required certifications and staff training.
• Assist planning and execution of capital projects to support reliability and safety.
• Provide leadership, training, and workforce development.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Mathematics

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assists in the management of day-to-day operations for an assigned grain facility by supporting safety, environmental compliance, quality standards, employee development, customer service, and operational performance objectives. Provides leadership and operational support to facility personnel while assisting the Grain Facility Manager in achieving facility goals and maintaining efficient operations.

Primary Purpose

Assists in the management of day-to-day operations for an assigned grain facility by supporting safety, environmental compliance, quality standards, employee development, customer service, and operational performance objectives. Provides leadership and operational support to facility personnel while assisting the Grain Facility Manager in achieving facility goals and maintaining efficient operations.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Support and oversee day-to-day grain facility operations, including receiving, storage, handling, inventory management, grain quality, housekeeping, and loadout activities. Provide direction and support to facility employees to ensure operational objectives are achieved.
• Monitor grain quality and operational activities to ensure grain is received, stored, handled, and loaded in accordance with quality standards, operating procedures, and customer requirements.
• Support compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and quality requirements. Coordinate required certifications, including Lockout/Tagout, forklift certification, and other training requirements, ensuring certifications remain current and compliance standards are maintained.
• Assist the Grain Facility Manager in the planning, coordination, and execution of capital improvement, maintenance, and repair projects to support facility reliability, safety, and operational performance.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, training, and support to facility employees. Promote employee engagement, accountability, and retention while ensuring personnel have the resources, training, and tools necessary to perform their work safely and effectively.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• 1 - 3 years' experience in grain operations, agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, or related operational environments.
• Demonstrated leadership potential with the ability to lead and develop employees, provide excellent customer service, and understand operational processes.
• Ability to quickly learn, apply, and train others on operational procedures, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic financial understanding.
• Strong math, verbal, written, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in relevant computer systems and business applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and support day-to-day facility operations.
• Must be able to work in varying environmental conditions and climb heights up to 150 feet.

About Us

Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.

About the Team

Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Total Compensation

• eight paid holidays
• Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers
• Dental and Vision Programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Retirement Planning with 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Discounted Chicken Sales
• Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• many exciting career development programs!