Grain Location Operations Lead

CFS; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Defined benefit pension

Matching 401(k)

Clothing and boot program

Job summary

Central Farm Service is seeking a Grain Location Manager to oversee daily grain facility operations, including receiving, weighing, storage, drying, blending and loading. You will supervise location staff, manage expenses, and ensure safety and quality across multiple sites.

The role requires supervisory experience, CDL endorsements, and the ability to operate heavy equipment. Occasional travel between locations is expected, with a strong focus on safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Federal grain inspection/weighing license or ability to obtain.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as trucks, tractors, etc.
• Willingness to work in multiple locations as assigned by supervisor.
• CDL with necessary endorsements (preferred).
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational functions of grain receiving, weighing, grading, storage, handling, drying, blending, conditioning and loading out.
• Manage location operation employees, including training, coaching and annual performance reviews.
• Manage operational location expenses, contractors and submission of purchase orders and approval of all invoices.
• Provide backup support when the regional operation manager is absent.
• Implement housekeeping, maintenance and identification programs for the facility and assigned vehicles/equipment.
• Coordinate manpower requirements in cooperation with other locations and departments.
• Monitor stored grain condition to assure quality and quantity.
• Know and follow all company safety policies/procedures. Perform work in a safe manner while observing all traffic laws and all OSHA state and federal safety regulations.
• Communicate with management labor and equipment needs as well as repair and facility improvement requests.
• Observe and enforce all company policies.
• Communicate with and maintain good relationships with customers, resolving complaints quickly, fairly and within company policies.
• Represent yourself and CFS professionally at all times in action and appearance.
• Make decisions and follow instructions with little or no supervision.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all employee, company, customer, and business information.
• Attend and complete all required work-related and leadership training as assigned.
• Assist other departments within the company as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

CDL with endorsements

Heavy equipment operation

Multi-location availability

Mechanical aptitude

Valid driver's license

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Central Farm Service is seeking a Grain Location Manager to oversee daily grain facility operations, including receiving, weighing, storage, drying, blending and loading. You will supervise location staff, manage expenses, and ensure safety and quality across multiple sites.

The role requires supervisory experience, CDL endorsements, and the ability to operate heavy equipment. Occasional travel between locations is expected, with a strong focus on safety and customer service.