Grain Facility Superintendent

CGB Enterprises Inc; Gladstone (IL); On-site; USD 69,490 - 91,433; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick)

Wellness programs

Job summary

CGB Enterprises Inc in Gladstone is seeking a dedicated Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day facility operations, ensuring safety and efficiency. This role requires supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Benefits include a comprehensive package with a 401(k) plan and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in various aspects of the specific business unit.
• Knowledge of cost structures, safety, and efficiency.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and lead staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations at the river facility.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings and set safety goals.
• Collaborate with management to develop budget forecasts.
• Supervise and manage staff activities and schedules.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Technical Systems Management

Job description

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 an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees.

Lead day‑to‑day operations at our river facility in Gladstone, overseeing barge loading, grain movement, and site performance. This role is primarily responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations at the assigned location.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees in all activities for all applicable operations at the assigned location.
• Be ultimately responsible for assigned location results and work with location management to ensure operations are optimally profitable; develop benchmarks, report results, and create improvement plans.
• Actively lead, direct, and communicate the company’s safety program to staff; schedule and conduct monthly safety meetings, set safety goals, and monitor safety behaviors and audits.
• Ensure employees comply with OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (including proper use of PPE); assist management to maintain environmental controls and procedures.
• Collaborate with management to develop and revise budget forecasts with input from relevant departments.
• Oversee staffing and job development activities: hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, performance management, promotions, corrective actions, terminations.
• Plan staffing schedules and direct work duties, including vacation time and shift trades.
• Determine need for and schedule Barge/Rail/Grain Inspector as appropriate.
• Conduct internal quality audits; review and adjust PSM & MOC as necessary.
• Communicate with marine services, merchandisers, and CTLC to coordinate barge movements and loading/transfer needs.
• Ensure staff and facilities comply with all applicable state and federal regulations; take corrective actions and report incidents as needed.
• Actively participate in the trainee program; coach trainees through their curriculum and checklists.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including walk‑throughs, audits, inventory monitoring, maintenance needs, housekeeping, etc.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent training and work experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Technical Systems Management.
• Experience Required: 3 years of experience in various aspects of the specific business unit.
• Working knowledge of cost structures, mix and blend analysis, safety, efficiency, product quality, preventive maintenance, OSHA, EPA, freight, FOB, and CIF marketing/sales.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong decision‑making, conflict management, troubleshooting, problem‑solving, time‑management, and organizational skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand and apply operating and emergency procedures.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and lead staff to accomplish assignments; ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of location operations, including storage, rail, and barge handling.
• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting grain quality characteristics.
• Capability to interpret and follow all operating and emergency procedures.
• Ability to perform technical job duties supervised at the assigned location.

Physical Demands & Requirements

• Ability to continuously balance, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel, and squat.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, work at significant heights, and walk on barge surfaces.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks without distraction while continuously monitoring for hazards.
• Ability to identify grain damage characteristics; distinguish odors and quality differences.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to operate in confined spaces, under extreme weather conditions, and in dusty environments.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment and comply with fall and safety training.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and alternate shifts as needed.

Environmental Conditions

Work is performed both inside and outside, in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions, with frequent use of personal protective equipment.

Travel

Up to 15% travel may be required.

Compensation

Expected base pay range: $69,490.00 - $91,433.00. Pay may vary based on location, experience, and other factors.

Benefits

CGB Enterprises, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 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 Employer

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Workplace discrimination is illegal.