Grain Operations Supervisor

The Andersons, Inc.; Fremont Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Paid Time Off

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Andersons, Inc. is seeking a Grain Operations Supervisor to oversee daily grain facility operations in Michigan. You will manage equipment maintenance, housekeeping, inventory, and grain quality control while leading a team of grain workers.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes safety, budget discipline, and capital planning to meet operational and financial goals. You will coordinate workflows, develop staff, and optimize drying, blending, and storage processes to minimize losses and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; industry experience may substitute.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience required.
• Operational leadership and team development experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily grain facility operations including maintenance, housekeeping, inventory and quality control.
• Lead and develop a team of grain workers; set priorities and coordinate workflows.
• Manage safety programs, investigations, and training.
• Assist with annual budgets and monitor operating expenses and capital plans.
• Coordinate grain flows to optimize drying, blending, and storage; track losses and gains.

Skills

Operational leadership

Team development

Communicates effectively

Decision quality

Directs work

Resourcefulness

Self-awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred

Job description

As a North American leader in agribusiness and renewable fuels, The Andersons operates in a unique space, bringing together agriculture, energy, and global markets. From the farm to customers around the world, we help move food, feed, and fuel where it’s needed most.Our business spans the full value chain, which means the work we do directly supports farmers, customers, and communities every day. Whether it’s helping producers succeed, delivering essential products, or advancing more sustainable energy solutions, our impact is both local and global.What truly sets us apart is how we work together. We are a performance-driven, people-powered organization where employees are owners, sharing in our success and helping shape our future. We invest in our team through development opportunities, meaningful career paths, and a culture that encourages growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.At the core of everything we do is our Statement of Principles. We are committed to providing extraordinary service to our customers, helping our employees improve, supporting our communities, and increasing the value of the company for our shareholders.About The Andersons, Inc.The Andersons, Inc., is a North American agriculture company that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com.Position OverviewOur Grain Operations Supervisor role is responsible for overseeing daily grain facility operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable performance through equipment maintenance, housekeeping, inventory management, and grain quality control. The position leads and develops a team of grain workers, setting priorities, coordinating workflows, and driving employee performance and engagement. Responsibilities also include managing safety programs, conducting investigations, monitoring budgets, and supporting capital planning to meet operational and financial objectives. Our Grain Operations Supervisors optimize grain handling, drying, blending, and storage processes while maintaining compliance with industry standards and minimizing grain shrink. This role is ideal for a hands-on agricultural operations leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and balancing operational, safety, and financial performance in a grain handling environment.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain and document the operations of the facility through proper and timely maintenance of equipment and daily housekeepingSelect, train, develop and evaluate performance of grain worker team membersLead the facility safety programs including safety committee meetings, safety training, and exposure and root cause analysis investigationsAssist with projecting annual goals and develop annual operating expense and capital budgets. Track budgets throughout the year.Manage grain flows to maximize the drying and mixing of grain with daily inventory updates communication with leadership. Implement procedures to ensure that grain qualities meet or exceed industry standards through proper binning, drying and aeration.Track all losses and gains of grain shrink that have resulted from drying, aeration and mechanical movement of grain and maximize blending of grain to offset grain shrink and financial impactWhat is expected of you and others at this levelCoordinates and supervises the daily activities of business or technical support or production teamSets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisorsDecisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan, receives guidance and oversight from managerTypically, does not spend more than 20% of time performing the work supervisedCompetencies Expected of You and Others at This LevelManages Conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively and with a minimum of noiseCommunicates Effectively - Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiencesDecision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forwardDirects Work - Providing direction, delegating and removing obstacles to get work doneResourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficientlyDemonstrates Self-Awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknessesMinimum Qualifications & SkillsBachelor’s Degree strongly preferred. Relevant Agricultural industry experience, operational leadership, and team development may be accepted in lieu of a degree.3-5 years’ relevant experience requiredBenefitsAt The Andersons, we encourage our employees to live a healthy lifestyle while providing high-quality, competitive, and affordable benefits to meet their varied needs.Competitive wages and potential bonus incentivesPaid Time Off including Accrued Vacation, Floating Holidays, Sick Time, and more401(k) with up to 4% company matching with immediate vestingMedical, Dental, and Vision prescription insurancesHealth savings and flexible spending accountsAnd so much more!This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.Disclaimer:The Andersons, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and consider candidates without regard to any status protected by law, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.We also prioritize a safe and healthy workplace. The Company maintains a drug-free work environment and may require drug, alcohol, and/or medical testing depending on the role.To ensure a consistent hiring process, The Andersons, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies that do not have a formal agreement in place and is not responsible for any related fees.Finally, we want to help you stay informed and safe during your job search. Please note that The Andersons only uses company email addresses, which contain “@andersonsinc.com” or"@theandersons.com", to communicate with candidates via email. If you are contacted by someone about an open job at The Andersons, please verify the domain of the sender’s email address. If something seems unusual, we encourage you to verify communications and report any concerns through [e-mail]