Senior Grain Elevator Operations Leader

Bunge Iberica SA; Superior, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Operations Manager at Bunge in Superior, WI leads facility operations to ensure safe, efficient and profitable performance across inventory control, maintenance, and logistics.

You will work with Location and Regional Operations Managers to meet schedules, optimize grain handling, energy conservation and asset security while developing staff and upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or technical degree in Agriculture, Business, Engineering, and/or Safety (preferred).
• 3+ years’ experience in a grain elevator or terminal in a leadership capacity.
• Experience in leading an effective safety program.
• Strong mechanical and maintenance aptitude; ability to operate, service and troubleshoot machinery.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work and interact well with others.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assure effective inventory control within company requirements.
• Engage and maintain at or below the operational cost control plan.
• Assist location manager in development and execution of facility improvements.
• Maximize mix & blend opportunities by utilizing in house stocks and grain available in the marketplace using effective space allocation.
• Schedule and lead all preventative maintenance functions while maintaining a safe and reliable facility in compliance with OSHA grain handling standards.
• Lead talent development for operational staff to manage cost and guarantee uninterrupted facility operations.
• Ensure all operational staff is properly trained and ensure they comprehend all safety and operating procedures.
• Comprehend generic program language, extrapolate critical or pertinent data, and apply to a site-specific application.
• Ensure implementation of energy conservation program and enhance sustainability while reducing energy cost and/or consumption of energy.
• Ensure security of asset to minimize or eliminate exposure to theft, property damage, vandalism, and trespassing.
• Lead workers onsite, including contractors, temps, and service providers.
• Provide leadership and ensure compliance with all required safety, regulatory, environmental, and company programs while applying program specifics to your facility, including Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding Occupation Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, and Operational Permit requirements.
• Communicate effectively with regional leadership regarding all aspects of the facility and operation.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Maintenance skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor/Technical degree (Agriculture, Business, Engineering, Safety)

Job description

The Operations Manager at Bunge in Superior, WI leads facility operations to ensure safe, efficient and profitable performance across inventory control, maintenance, and logistics.

You will work with Location and Regional Operations Managers to meet schedules, optimize grain handling, energy conservation and asset security while developing staff and upholding safety and regulatory standards.