Grain Facility Superintendent

CGB Enterprises Inc; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company contributions

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick)

Wellness programs

Job summary

CGB Enterprises Inc in Freeport is seeking a Grain Facility Superintendent to oversee operations. Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring safety compliance, and driving efficient grain handling.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field, have 3 years of experience, and possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Benefits include a 401(k) plan, medical coverage, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent training and work experience.
• 3 years of experience in various sides of the specific business unit.
• Working knowledge of safety, efficiency, product quality, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees in all activities for grain and terminal operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and safety regulations.
• Oversee staffing and job development activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of safety regulations and practices

Communication skills

Mechanical skills

Organization and prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Technical Systems Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Grain Facility Superintendent in Freeport to lead day-to-day operations, champion safety, and drive efficient, high-quality grain handling at a key facility. This job is primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations at the assigned location ensuring safe, consistent, efficient and profitable operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees in all activities for all applicable operations at assigned location (e.g., grain and terminal, soybean plant, etc.).
• Ultimately responsible for assigned location results; work with location management to ensure operations are optimally profitable; develop location benchmarks, report on location results and develop improvement plans for areas falling below benchmark.
• Actively lead, direct, and communicate the company's safety program to assigned staff; schedule and moderate monthly safety meetings, set safety goals, and work with the safety team to ensure they are achieved; monitor and perform safety behaviors and audits.
• Ensure employees perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations; including wearing appropriate PPE for each task and assist management to ensure environmental controls and procedures are appropriately managed.
• Work with management to develop and revise budget forecasts with input from other responsible departments within the organization.
• Oversee staffing and job development activities (e.g., hiring, staffing/scheduling, training, coaching, employee performance management, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, etc.); develop, communicate, and manage staff performance expectations that align with company goals.
• Assist with and/or plan staffing schedules and direct work duties to assigned staff (including vacation time and shift trades).
• Determine need for and schedule Barge/Rail/Grain Inspector as appropriate.
• Conduct quality internal audits as required; review, understand, notify management and make modifications to PSM & MOC as necessary.
• Communicate with applicable departmental staff to ensure collaboration on various services (e.g., Marine Services for barge movements, Merchandisers and CTLC to meet Loading/Transfer needs).
• Ensure staff and facilities are compliant with all applicable state and federal regulations; take appropriate actions to correct/run findings where applicable.
• Actively participate in the trainee program; coach trainees through their curriculum and plans/checklists.
• Other duties as assigned; including walk-throughs, audits, inventory monitoring, maintenance needs, housekeeping as needed, etc.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent training and work experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Technical Systems Management.

Experience: 3 years in various sides of the specific business unit.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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, and solid understanding of location operations including storage, rail, and barge handling.
• Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective leadership skills and strong decision-making, conflict management, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with ability to remain flexible to changing priorities.
• Mechanical skills and ability to understand, interpret, and follow all operating and emergency procedures.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and lead staff to accomplish assignments and work effectively in a team environment.

Physical Demands & Requirements

• Ability to balance constantly/continuously.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel and squat (constantly/continuously) frequently.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders to significant heights.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. occasionally to continuously depending on daily needs.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, on barge surfaces, on top of railcars, and in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to perform job duties of any job supervised at the assigned location.
• Ability to meet all applicable PPE, PFT and fit testing, FRA and DOT testing requirements when applicable.
• Travel up to 15%.

Benefits

• Outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick).
• Wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and more.

Equal Opportunity and Legal Rights

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. Links in English or Spanish are listed here.