Grain Facility Operations Leader

JD Heiskell Holdings LLC; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Heiskell Holdings LLC in Stratford, CT, is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee the grain shuttle unloading and commodity handling facility, ensuring movement and quality meet company goals. You will provide day-to-day leadership for operations, safety, maintenance, and customer service, while coaching staff and fostering a safety-conscious, collaborative work environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, teamwork, and growth opportunities in a stable, family-owned

Qualifications

• College degree in Agribusiness or related field is preferred but not required.
• 1 year grain facility supervisory experience preferred.
• High level of detail, multi-tasking, analytical, and problem-solving skills with intuition to create solutions.
• Positive, self-motivated individual with organization, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Communication skills – listen, provide feedback both verbally and in writing.
• Teamwork skills – build a positive, safe work environment with the goal of low turn-over.
• Leadership skills – demonstrate passion for the job and build the vision for the future.
• Strong customer service commitment.

Responsibilities

• Assistant Manager responsibilities involve supervision, reporting, grain and commodity handling and management, safety, and maintenance.
• Assure proper commodity storage and condition, blend grain for proper storage and distribution to customers, and practice good housekeeping principles.
• Oversee and manage the maintenance of all commodity handling equipment.
• Interview, hire, and train employees.
• Manage employees to be effective on the job and to grow professionally. Track employee accountability.
• Lead the entire team and support their growth and development.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, opportunistic curiosity and contributes to creating an environment where people want to work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Customer service

Education

College degree in Agribusiness or related field

Job description

JD Heiskell Holdings LLC in Stratford, CT, is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee the grain shuttle unloading and commodity handling facility, ensuring movement and quality meet company goals. You will provide day-to-day leadership for operations, safety, maintenance, and customer service, while coaching staff and fostering a safety-conscious, collaborative work environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, teamwork, and growth opportunities in a stable, family-owned