Grain Operations Supervisor & Safety Leader

Bunge; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Bunge is seeking a Production Supervisor to provide essential support for daily operations at the Joliet facility. You will work with the Operations leadership team to ensure schedules, inventory control, maintenance, and asset security align with safety and productivity goals.

You will lead hourly staff, coordinate maintenance, and assist in planning improvements while prioritizing safe, efficient operations in a grain-handling environment.

Qualifications

• Secondary education in Agriculture, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Prior grain handling or feed experience a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, kneel, and bend.
• Exposure to moderate to loud noise within the work environment and heavy concentrations of grain dust.
• Ability to frequently move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Ability to frequently wear personal protective equipment correctly, including respirators, fall protection, safety glasses, hard hat, etc.
• Ability to comfortably work at heights of approximately 200 ft.
• Ability to work in outdoor work environment, including various climates, weather conditions, and inclement weather, approximately 80% of the time.
• Ability to perform all job responsibilities with necessary special demands for up to 8 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and protocols and ensure staff adheres to each accordingly.
• Prepare daily work schedules and assignments for hourly staff.
• Follow up on all daily assignments to ensure work is being done efficiently and safely.
• Assist management in developing and executing facility improvements.
• Learning and understanding all operational job tasks within the elevator and mills.
• Assist operations with maintenance activities striving to learn all pieces of equipment and how to properly maintain each.
• Assist in scheduling preventative maintenance functions while maintaining a safe and reliable facility in compliance with OSHA grain handling standards.
• Provide support and leadership to the hourly operations staff, ensure their understanding and knowledge of the facility.
• Lead/coach onsite workers including contractors, temps, and service providers.
• Assist with record keeping and documentation on all incidents according to health and safety standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Secondary education in Agriculture/Operations/Manufacturing

Job description

Bunge is seeking a Production Supervisor to provide essential support for daily operations at the Joliet facility. You will work with the Operations leadership team to ensure schedules, inventory control, maintenance, and asset security align with safety and productivity goals.

You will lead hourly staff, coordinate maintenance, and assist in planning improvements while prioritizing safe, efficient operations in a grain-handling environment.