Operations Supervisor

CHS Inc.; New England (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. in New England, ND seeks an Operations Supervisor to lead daily grain, agronomy and related activities, balancing hands-on oversight with team leadership. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency and excellent service to our customers.

You will schedule production, manage inventories, enforce safety, and coordinate maintenance while developing staff and driving reliable service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of operations or business operations experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across grain, agronomy, feed and animal health.
• Schedule production to meet plant requirements and manage inventories.
• Lead and train team members; enforce safety policies and regulations.
• Maintain records and oversee maintenance and equipment upkeep.
• Monitor inventory levels, coordinate transfers, and place orders as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Operations management

Inventory management

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS Southwest Grain has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Supervisor at our New England, ND location! This hands-on leadership role supports grain, agronomy, feed, animal health, and related operations while overseeing a small team and helping drive safe, efficient day-to-day performance. The ideal candidate will bring industry experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to balance employee leadership, inventory management, operational support, and computer-based administrative tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people while staying actively involved in operations!

Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on supervisor, overseeing daily operations across grain, agronomy, feed, and animal health while providing work direction to team members to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable service to customers.
• Schedule production to meet plant requirements; accounting for proper sequence, clean-out procedures, products ordered, and current inventories.
• Manage operational and retail inventories, including grain, feed, animal health products, and agronomy products; monitor inventory levels, coordinate transfers as needed, and place product orders to support business needs.
• Lead and support team members by assigning tasks, holding meetings, tracking safety requirements, and ensuring employees are trained and following company safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Supervise plant maintenance to ensure proper operation, repairs, and preventive maintenance requirements are met. Maintain proper record keeping logs.
• Oversee and manage inventories, both ingredients, and finished products.
• Enforce safety rules and administer all company and government regulations.
• Supervise team member training for job duties, safety, equipment requirements, and quality control to ensure proper functions of assigned duties.
• Evaluate and make recommendations to improve existing programs in safety and equipment maintenance to avoid breakdowns and hazards.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations

Additional Qualifications

• Understanding of basic business principles of inventory management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to motivate and lead team members
• Ability to work extended hours as needed to meet business needs
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• experiencePre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, twist, bend, lift up to 75lbs

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.