Grain Location Manager

Country Partners Cooperative; Gothenburg (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Country Partners Cooperative in Gothenburg, NE, seeks a Location Manager to oversee daily operations, budgeting, and profitability at the grain terminal site. You will direct staffing, safety programs, and customer service in a hands-on leadership role.

Responsibilities include coordinating grain handling, scheduling trains, and maintaining inventory while ensuring regulatory compliance and a safe workplace. A Bachelor's in Ag Business with experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ag Business or equivalent
• 5+ years related experience or equivalent combination
• Experience overseeing location operations and budgeting

Responsibilities

• Oversee location operations and profitability through budgeting and P&L.
• Coordinate grain handling, train loading, and truck logistics.
• Develop workforce through coaching, recruitment, and performance reviews.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DOT compliance and a safe, clean work environment.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and asset maintenance programs.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Operations management

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ag Business

5+ years experience

Job description

Country Partners Cooperative is a full-service diversified agricultural cooperative in central Nebraska located in 20 communities, partnering with farmers and ranchers to accomplish more together.

Grain Terminal Location Manager - Gothenburg NE

Summary

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The role of the Location Manager is to oversee the operations and profitability of the location, by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate employees. Emphasis of location: Grain handling, train loading, inbound/outbound trucks.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a location organizational structure.
• Coach, develop, and recruit the locations employees by using affective talent management techniques.
• Is responsible for setting and communicating the hours of operation for the location. Ensure that hours are being operated to meet the customer's needs, and complete work
• Manages expense by approving and working with the budget of location.
• Works with the Regional Manager in asset planning and budgeting.
• Maintains a good working relationship with their peers, direct reports, and management.
• Is responsible for locations budget and executing the budget by managing the location's P&L.
• Works with VP Grain on grain logistics, train scheduling.
• Manages grain stock by ensuring quality and space management to maximize blends.
• Make sure that the location inventory is being measured and documented on a timely basis.
• Oversees that all equipment and rolling stock is in good working order and properly maintained by following the preventative maintenance program.
• Provide good customer relations.
• Maintain clean and customer friendly work environment.
• Manages the locations health, safety, and compliance programs. Ensuring that the location is in compliance with OSHA, EPA, NEDEQ, DOT, and the Cooperatives Health and Safety Program.
• Performs other activities as directed by their supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises the employees at the location. The Location Manager will conduct supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and employee development; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, coaching, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree in Ag Business or equivalent from a 4-year college or university; or 5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competitive Wages With Robust Benefit Package Offered Including

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, 401(k) Plan-Regular and Roth, Lifetime Income Benefit Plan (RetireMint), Variable Pay Plan, supplemental insurance policies, FSA, HSA, company provided term life and long-term disability insurance, PTO (paid time off), major sick leave, annual clothing benefit, employee discounts

Country Partners Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.