Grain Terminal Production Supervisor

Perdue Farms; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue AgriBusiness in Salisbury, MD is seeking a Grain Terminal Production Supervisor to lead teams responsible for receiving, drying, storing, and distributing grain while upholding safety, quality, and efficiency. You will manage operations to ensure grain condition, meet customer expectations, and drive cost-effective performance with emphasis on safety training and continuous improvement.

The role offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent; 1–3 years supervisory experience.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to travel to remote facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct activities of facility associates receiving, drying, storing, and distributing grain.
• Ensure safe working environment per regulations and agribusiness requirements.
• Maintain grain condition and ensure customer satisfaction; coordinate with grain merchandising for cost-effective movement.
• Provide training on safety and environmental processes and engage associates.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Logistics/Business

Tools

Basic software knowledge

Job description

Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive.

That's Perdue.

Summary

Join our team as a Grain Terminal Production Supervisor! In this role, you will lead and direct the activities of facility associates responsible for receiving, drying, storing, and distributing grain while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the condition of grain is preserved, customer expectations are met, and operations run efficiently and cost-effectively. By fostering a culture of safety, training, and continuous improvement, you’ll support both internal and external customers while driving operational effectiveness and helping the facility achieve its goals.

The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $116,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

• medical/Rx
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
• critical illness
• accident insurance
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• optional group life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability protection
• flexible spending accounts
• paid time off

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and direct activities of facility associates that receive, dry, store, and distribute grain.
• Provide a safe working environment per federal, state, and local regulations along with agribusiness requirements.
• Ensure service and equity of grades is provided to both internal and external customers.
• Ensure the condition of grain is maintained and/or improved while in storage.
• Coordinate with grain merchandising ensuring positive customer relationships and effective planning to provide for timely and efficient cost movement of grain.
• Ensure routine and preventative maintenance is performed on all receiving and storage equipment to maximize availability and longevity.
• Identify opportunities, synergies, and improvements to increase facility operating effectiveness and reduce operating costs including the development of capital plans and execution of individual projects according to plans.
• Provide job-specific training, safety, and environmental training to ensure associates understand and are fully engaged in the production, safety and environmental processes that are required to meet operational and customer requirements.

Minimum Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of previous supervisory experience.
• Basic knowledge of software applications.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local and OSHA regulations. Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Required to travel to remote agribusiness facilities and customer locations.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Logistics, Business or a related discipline.
• Previous grain handling experience.
• Knowledge of grain receiving and storage technologies.
• Understanding of commodity markets.

Physical Requirements And Environmental Factors

• Able to move freely throughout the agribusiness facilities including climbing vertical heights (0 -150').
• Able to carry tools and equipment (0-50 lbs.)
• May be exposed to temperatures (0-100) degrees Fahrenheit, humidity (0-100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available).
• Must be able to wear protective equipment to include self-contained breathing apparatus.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.