Grain Facility Manager

Centerra Co-Op; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerra Co-op in Mansfield, OH is seeking a Grain Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the grain elevator, ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and lead a team of employees.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in the grain industry, strong knowledge of handling and storage, excellent communication, and the ability to implement process improvements and training across the facility. This role emphasizes leadership, safety, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the grain industry.
• Strong understanding of grain handling and storage.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the grain elevator or processing facility.
• Manage the staff and ensure that they are properly trained and equipped.
• Monitor grain quality and ensure that it meets all standards.
• Inspect grain bins and equipment to prevent damage or loss.
• Comply with all applicable regulations.
• Stay up to date on the latest technologies and practices in the grain industry.
• Loading trains in an efficient manner to keep us from getting charged demerge.

Skills

Grain handling

Team leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Safety minded

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Objective:

The Grain Operations Manager is responsible for the overall operation of a grain elevator. They must have a strong understanding of grain handling and storage, as well as the ability to manage a team of employees. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated and results-oriented individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the grain elevator or processing facility.
• Manage the staff and ensure that they are properly trained and equipped.
• Monitor grain quality and ensure that it meets all standards.
• Inspect grain bins and equipment to prevent damage or loss.
• Comply with all applicable regulations.
• Stay up to date on the latest technologies and practices in the grain industry.
• Loading trains in an efficient manner to keep us from getting charged demerge.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in the grain industry.
• Strong understanding of grain handling and storage.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Safety conscious.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is typically noisy and may be hot, cold, or dusty.

• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Safety

• Work with Safety & Risk Coordinator and administer all established safety programs.
• Responsible for following regulatory issues that pertain to your location.
• Make Safety a part of our everyday procedures.
• Nothing we do at Centerra is worth getting hurt over.
• Maintain the highest level of housekeeping which will improve your employee safety and reduce your risk of fire or explosions.

Other Duties:

The operations manager will perform other duties as assigned by the Area Operations Manager.

• Perform duties as requested by management.
• Be willing to help at other locations or for other business units.
• Maintain the highest level of housekeeping, clutter reduction, and organization to improve appearance of the facility which will promote Centerra's integrity and reputation.

Centerra will provide a laptop and other tools necessary to perform their job.

Centerra supports teammates that are curious, humble and committed.

Pay will be based on experience.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s)incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instruction or assignments. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), the company will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States and will be required to complete Form I‑9 upon hire.

As an Equal Opportunity and Affi­ native Action Employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Centerra Co-op is a drug‑free workplace.