Operations Reliability Assistant Manager

Bartlett-Grain; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO, Holidays

Profit sharing

401(k) with match

Uniform Services Time Off

Uniform Services Differential Pay

PPE provided

Culture of safety

Job summary

Bartlett is seeking an Operations Reliability Assistant Manager to oversee safety, regulatory compliance, and daily plant operations across Midwest facilities. The role requires travel to various grain elevators, flour mills and soybean plants, with an emphasis on reliability and performance.

Based in the Midwest, you will lead teams, coordinate maintenance, and implement company programs to improve reliability and safety while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in agricultural-related studies or Business is strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and able to read/understand English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of multiple facilities across the Midwest; provide leadership and accountability to safety, regulatory, and company programs.
• Coordinate maintenance and large repairs with operations team and senior management.
• Motivate teams, communicate tasks and policies effectively to supervisors and workers.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and local regulations and company policies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership

English reading

Education

Bachelor's Degree in agricultural-related studies or Business

Tools

SIMON Maintenance system

Job description

Operations Reliability Assistant Manager

Kansas City, MO, USA

Council Bluffs, IA, USA

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Grow Your Career with Bartlett!

Founded in 1907, Bartlett is a diverse agribusiness specializing in grain acquisition, storage, transportation, processing and merchandising. We’re a leading exporter of grain to Mexico and supply flour to a wide range of popular brands you likely encounter every day. As a Savage company, we’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

The Basics

Location: You will be based in the Midwest and the work will take place at various grain elevators, flour mills and soybean processing plants located throughout the Midwest and in North Carolina. This position will require travel to all locations

Compensation: Competitive based on experience

Days/Hours: Typically, you will work Monday-Friday and you are home most weekends Occasional work over weekends, although rare, does occur

Equipment Used: Various grain handling equipment, mainly conveyors and legs

Software Used: Microsoft office products, SIMON Maintenance system

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Bartlett:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match.
• Uniform Services Time Off (USTO)
• Uniform Services Differential Pay
• A culture that appreciates Team Members
• PPE provided by the company
• A culture of safety

What you’ll be doing:

• Commitment to worker safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• The ability to effectively supervise and manage business objectives and operations team.
• Effectively communicate tasks, directives and policies with both senior management and supervised workers.
• Must oversee daily operations of the facilities. Provides leadership, support, and accountability to implement all required safety, regulatory, and Company programs and protocols.
• Commitment to worker safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to Company policies and/or procedures.
• Motivate the team to be the best they can be and take pride in their daily tasks.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, in addition to Company policy.
• Coordinates maintenance, and large repairs with the operations team and senior management.
• Performs safety inspections, monitors facility safety and quality controls.
• Oversees and monitors preventative maintenance, quality and operational programs and results.
• Assist with managing the business according to pre-set objectives.
• Knowledgeable of all operations, systems, policies and procedures including, but not limited to:
  • Weighing or measuring materials and products and using scales or other measuring instruments to verify specified tonnages
  • Manipulating controls, levers, and valves to start pumps, auxiliary equipment or conveyors, and to adjust equipment positions, speeds, timing, and material flows
  • Recording and tracking data such as weights, types, quantities and storage locations of materials, as well as equipment performance problems and downtime
  • Cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining equipment, machinery, and work stations, using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants
  • Observing conveyor operations and monitor lights, dials, and gauges, to maintain specified operating levels and to detect equipment malfunctions
• Effectively communicates tasks, directives and policies with both senior management and supervised workers.

Requirements to be successful in this position:

• Background/experience with the current SIMON Maintenace system is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in agricultural-related studies or Business with relevant work experience is strongly preferred.
• Must possess strong leadership skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• This job requires the ability to read and comprehend written and oral operational and safety instructions and related rules, policies and memos, and to communicate clearly with co-workers and supervisors.
• For safety reasons, must be able to read, write, understand and follow written and/or verbal instructions in English

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• This job can be physically strenuous
• You will work in tight and confined spaces
• You will work at heights
• You will need the ability to frequently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more
• This job will require the ability to ascend/descend ladders and stairs
• You will be required to wear PPE which will include respirators in certain areas
• You will be exposed to the weather, including extreme heat and/or cold, wind, rain, snow, and other adverse weather conditions
• Must be able to walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces
• You will be exposed to various site hazards, including but not limited to loud noises and flashing lights, dust and fumes, hazardous materials, heavy equipment and machinery, and other situations specific to the work and location

Additional Information:

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
• You may view available jobs at www.bartlettco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.
• Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. This package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits are subject to change. For more information visit https://savageco.com/careers/benefits-information/