Grain Facility Manager

CGB Enterprises Inc; Waterloo (IN); On-site; USD 69,750 - 101,073; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Facility Operations Leader for the Waterloo location. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and team performance within a busy grain and logistics environment.

You will manage day-to-day operations, drive quality initiatives, and coordinate with multiple departments to optimize throughput and profitability. The ideal candidate has 3 years' experience in grain operations along with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; strong leadership, planning, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent training and work experience.
• 3 years' experience in both commercial and operations sides of grain business.
• Knowledge of safety, efficiency, grain quality and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all grain quality; develop and ensure consistent execution of operations policies.
• Oversee capacity utilization, inventory management, quality management, preventive maintenance.
• Oversee facility results to ensure operations are optimally profitable; develop benchmarks.
• Lead staffing and job development activities; manage performance expectations.
• Promote exceptional customer service in all areas; ensure accurate product weights and grades.
• Lead and coach facility staff on safety, customer service and operating costs.
• Ensure safety program is maintained at assigned facility.
• Coordinate with departments on logistics and staffing plans.
• Manage expenses in line with forecast and capital projects.

Skills

grain quality

facility operations

leadership

safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent training

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Technical Systems Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Overview

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! At CGB, you can contribute to meaningful work, grow professionally and personally, and belong in a place where everyone has a voice. Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is known as an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries. Today, CGB operates an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees overseeing a diverse family of businesses that provide an array of services for producers and logistics services for an international base of customers. The combination of our assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 50 years of strength and stability!

Role Summary

Lead daily operations at our Waterloo facility, overseeing safety, efficiency, and team performance in a fast-paced grain and logistics environment. This job is primarily responsible for the day to day operations of an assigned facility. Responsibilities are primarily focused on working with their team to ensure safe, efficient and profitable operations. This job also promotes and maintains a positive image within their local communities. Incumbents at this level are typically responsible for handling of volumes up to 15 million bushels, storage capacities up to 3 million bushels, staff of up to 10 employees, and includes a river and/or rail operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all grain quality; develop and ensure consistent execution of all operations policies, practices and procedures at the assigned facility regarding quality and handling.
• Oversee, plan and execute capacity utilization, inventory management, quality management, preventive maintenance, up time, cost and facility efficiency.
• Oversee facility results to ensure operations are optimally profitable; develop facility benchmarks, report on facility results and develop improvement plans for areas falling below benchmark.
• Oversee staffing and job development activities (hiring, training, employee performance management, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, etc.); develop, communicate, and manage individual staff performance expectations that align with company goals.
• Lead by example to reinforce exceptional customer service in all areas; including speed of product intake process, and accurate product weights and grades.
• Lead, coach, and guide assigned team on safety, customer service and operating costs.
• Lead and coach facility staff, perform activities, and monitor and maintain the company's safety program at assigned facility.
• Work with various departments on communicating a plan of action regarding logistics and staffing capabilities.
• Manage expenses in line with forecast; monitor quality, storage, logistics, repairs, maintenance, equipment and labor expenses.
• Assist in capital allocation and project development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education Required - Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent training and work experience.
• Preferred - Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Technical Systems Management.
• Experience Required - 3 years' experience in both commercial and operations sides of grain business.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of facility cost structures, mix and blend analysis, safety, efficiency, grain quality, preventive maintenance, OSHA, EPA, carry, interest, freight, FOB and CIF marketing/sales.
• Strong knowledge of facility operations; including storage, rail and barge handling.
• Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Strong organizational, strategic planning, time management and multi-tasking skills, with ability to remain flexible to changing priorities.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong planning skills.

Physical Demands & Requirements

The physical demands and requirements frequencies of this job may vary depending on the specific location and operational needs as well as other factors. The physical environment is dependent on the activities of the workday; can be inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold and/or outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Ability to balance constantly/continuously. Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel and squat (constantly/continuously) frequently. Ability to (frequently) climb stairs and climb ladders (and work at) to significant heights. Ability to concentrate on task without becoming distracted, constantly/continuously. Ability to distinguish grade, color, odor and various damage characteristics in grain samples. (at some facilities) Ability to distinguish, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality odors, or recognizing particular odors, using nose. Ability to enter information into a computer (observations, other computers). Ability to grasp and reach frequently. Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. occasionally to continuously depending on daily needs of location. Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable. Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable. Ability to open truck hoppers, containers, and build bulkheads etc., where applicable. Ability to open truck hoppers, where applicable. Ability to pass all required testing under FRA and DOT for this position (where applicable). Ability to perform work in confined spaces. Ability to safely walk on barge surface(s) with the ability to work around (deep/swift) water. Ability to stand and walk constantly/continuously. Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio (and recognize emergency alarms). Ability to understand and communicate written instructions. Ability to walk safely on top of railcars, open gates, operate vibrators etc., where applicable. Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed. Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products (where applicable). Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions. Acutely aware of surroundings with ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment. Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain.

Benefits

• an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
• medical
• prescription drug
• dental
• vision
• life
• & disability benefits
• flexible spending accounts
• paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick)
• wellness programs
• recognition programs
• community involvement opportunities
• and much more!

Pay

The expected base pay range for this role is: $69,750.00 - $101,073.00. Actual pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including work location, job-related knowledge, skills and relevant experience for the job. Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

Equal Opportunity

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Also, we are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.

Recruiter & Policy Information

All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries.

The HR staff at CGB Enterprises, Inc. delivers HR solutions to CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries in addition to Zen-Noh Grain Corporation, Zen-Noh Hay, Inc. and Cooper Consolidated, LLC. Operating within the diverse family of businesses at CGB Enterprises, Inc. are Consolidated Grain and Barge Co., River Bend Transport, River Bend Brokerage, AgriFinancial, CGB Marine, CGB Soybean Processing, Consolidated Terminals and Logistics Company, and North Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC.