Scale Maintenance Manager

Viterra; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to oversee scale maintenance and compliance. In this pivotal role, you will engage with various teams to enhance service delivery, manage quality assurance programs, and ensure alignment with operational strategies. Your expertise in scale maintenance and construction will be invaluable as you navigate regulatory compliance and foster best practices across the organization. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and safety of operations. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in scale maintenance or construction.
• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Manage scale maintenance programs and capital projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Scale Maintenance

Construction Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, or Commerce

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word Processing Software

Job description

Location: Omaha, NE
1331 Capitol Ave
Omaha, NE 68102, USA

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure corporate compliance with state and federal Weights and Measures.
• Manage the Scale Maintenance Program including the capital budget process.
• Engage with the Regional Operations management and other internal and external resources to evaluate, develop strategies, programs, and services to continually improve service delivery of scale maintenance and ensure alignment with grain divisional strategies.
• Liaise and ensure compliance with governing and regulatory bodies at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Participate in the planning, development, and ongoing management of capital projects with the regional operations management team.
• Implement and support proactive health, safety, environmental, and security programs with guidance from the Environment, Health & Safety Department.
• Manage quality assurance programs for all projects/activities, ensuring compliance with applicable quality regulations, codes, divisional standards, and customer requirements.
• Identify, implement, and communicate management and operational “best practices” to colleagues within regions, divisions, and inter-divisional partners/customers.
• Provide direction to Supply Chain Services in negotiations and evaluate the services of contracted scale maintenance resources.
• Develop and submit regular and ad hoc reports outlining work unit achievements, challenges, and opportunities, in line with business unit, divisional, and corporate administrative procedures.
• Direct and participate in various working groups for the ongoing maintenance and development of Viterra’s physical assets; gather and communicate technical knowledge through participation in industry and supplier information exchanges.
• Provide direction and insight into future facility development regarding equipment specifications, capacities, and standards.
• Work closely with Regional Operations management on facility condition and maintenance requirements and provide credible information on the operations and maintenance of weigh systems.
• Evaluate and recommend critical inventory based on facility equipment design and requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Other Job Functions:

• Demonstrated experience in reading building plans and specifications and developing and managing contracts with external service providers.
• Expected travel includes an estimated 6 – 10 nights per month to remote locations while away from the office or home location.
• Computer competent, with demonstrated experience in the use of spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills:

• Ability to work and interact well with others.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior experience working in an elevator and/or terminal.
• Farming background is a plus.
• Minimum five (5) to eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in scale maintenance and/or construction, including bulk material handling systems.
• A degree or diploma in Agriculture, Business Administration, or Commerce is considered an asset.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that result in the required level of knowledge, skill, and competence will be considered.

Special Demands:

• 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.
• Exposure to 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 hats, etc.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to comfortably work at heights of approximately 200 ft.
• Ability to perform all job responsibilities with necessary special demands for up to 8 hours per day.