Grain Facility Operations Manager

Centerra Co-Op; Coshocton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerra Co-op in Coshocton and Hebron, Ohio is seeking a Facility Manager to plan, supervise, and coordinate personnel and facility operations to improve safety, efficiency, and profitability.

You will oversee grain handling, storage, maintenance, and compliance with FSMA, manage staffing, and build partnerships with vendors and regional customers. This exempt, full-time role reports to the Area Operations Manager and demands strong leadership and customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and listening skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial performance of the locations.
• Work with Area Operations Manager to ensure established standards for the grading, handling, and storage of grain are met.
• Continued monitoring of stored grain.
• Work with grain marketing and origination staff to develop plans for handling of inbound and outbound commodities.
• Oversee measurement of bins and tanks and investigate variances.
• Oversee grain blending with container loading.
• Assist with truck and railcar loading.
• Ensure the plant and grain facility is properly staffed for maximum efficiency.
• Efficiently manage the aeration system and temperature detection system to maintain quality.
• Maintain the highest level of housekeeping to improve grain quality and quantity.
• Establish relationships with outside vendors with long-term vest in mind.
• Develop relationships with regional users of soybean meal and oil.
• Establish and monitor daily and monthly production goals.
• Increase sales of soybean meal and oil to regional users.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and their local impact.
• Complete a daily oil and meal inventory.
• Establish inventory control procedures and ensure timely invoicing.
• Review and monitor quality and plant processes to maximize efficiency.
• Monitor measures to maximize output per hour/machine/bushel.
• Define production goals and invoicing relations with sales and operations.
• Gain knowledge on extruder operations and maintain procedures.
• Ensure FSMA rules and regulations are followed.
• Assist with truck loading/unloading for safety.
• Ensure employees receive proper training.
• Set goals and development plans for locations and team members.
• Complete performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Determine compensation levels for operations staff.

Skills

Excellent verbal and listening skills

Problem solving skills

Strong attention to detail

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Centerra Co-op in Coshocton and Hebron, Ohio is seeking a Facility Manager to plan, supervise, and coordinate personnel and facility operations to improve safety, efficiency, and profitability.

You will oversee grain handling, storage, maintenance, and compliance with FSMA, manage staffing, and build partnerships with vendors and regional customers. This exempt, full-time role reports to the Area Operations Manager and demands strong leadership and customer service.