Grain Facility Lead: Safety & Operations

Consolidated Grain and Barge; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Grain and Barge in Freeport, IL is seeking a Grain Facility Superintendent to lead day-to-day operations, champion safety, and drive efficient grain handling.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations, and partner with management to optimize profitability while maintaining a positive community presence. This role requires strong leadership, logistics knowledge, and the ability to train and mentor a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent training and work experience.
• Preferred degree in Agriculture or Technical Systems Management.
• 3 years' experience in various sides of the specific business unit.
• Working knowledge of location cost structures, mix and blend analysis, safety, efficiency, product quality, preventive maintenance, OSHA, EPA, carry, interest, freight, FOB and CIF marketing/sales as well as solid understanding of location operations including storage, rail and barge handling.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff across grain and terminal operations at the assigned location.
• Develop and manage location benchmarks, budgets, and improvement plans to meet profitability targets.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations; implement PPE protocols and environmental controls.
• Lead staffing, training, and performance management; schedule shifts and ensure adequate coverage.
• Coordinate safety programs, conduct monthly safety meetings, and monitor safety performance.
• Oversee logistics, inventory, maintenance, and customer service.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and timely reporting; support audits and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Operations management

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Technical Systems Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Consolidated Grain and Barge in Freeport, IL is seeking a Grain Facility Superintendent to lead day-to-day operations, champion safety, and drive efficient grain handling.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations, and partner with management to optimize profitability while maintaining a positive community presence. This role requires strong leadership, logistics knowledge, and the ability to train and mentor a diverse team.