Grain Operations Manager — Hands-On, Fast-Paced Facility

Buchheit Family of Companies; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Buchheit Family of Companies is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations at our grain cleaning facility in Perryville, Missouri. You will supervise loading, unloading, bagging, and equipment operation, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery of feed products.

Responsibilities include managing labor schedules, maintaining records, promoting workplace safety, and adhering to inventory controls.

Qualifications

• Production or manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a consecutive basis required.
• Previous forklift experience preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers and management staff.
• Must possess strong problem solving and math skills to add, subtract, multiple, and divide.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment required.

Responsibilities

• Operate bagging operation system and inspect label, bag, and stack feed products.
• Load bagged feed onto delivery trucks and customer vehicles.
• Inspect and monitor feed quality, weight, and packaging.
• Operate and maintain the proper working order of tow motors, pallet jacks, bagging system, warehouse racks, etc.
• Maintain accurate daily records regarding bag ingredient and production material/equipment deliveries and bag feed production, inventory, and loading.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area for safety, efficiency, and appearance.
• Promote a safe working environment at the facility.
• Maintain facility operating procedures for loading and unloading van trucks and grain trucks.
• Responsible for backing in van trailers.
• Responsible for Maintenance and Housekeeping oversight at the facility.
• Adhere to Loss Prevention, inventory control, and compliance procedures.
• Manage schedules of laborers.
• Deliver good customer service in all job functions.
• Perform other feed production related functions or duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Mathematics

Mechanical aptitude

Team leadership

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

The Buchheit Family of Companies is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations at our grain cleaning facility in Perryville, Missouri. You will supervise loading, unloading, bagging, and equipment operation, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery of feed products.

Responsibilities include managing labor schedules, maintaining records, promoting workplace safety, and adhering to inventory controls.