Senior Grain Operations Lead

Iowa Ag; Creston (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge in Creston, IA seeks an Operations Manager to lead the facility's daily operations, ensuring efficient grain handling, scheduling, and safety compliance. You will coordinate with regional leadership to maintain preparedness, control inventory and costs, and optimize material flow across the site.

The role requires hands-on leadership of maintenance, training, space allocation, and asset security, with emphasis on safety, OSHA standards, and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or technical degree in agriculture, business, engineering, or safety.
• 3+ years’ leadership experience in grain elevator or terminal.
• Experience leading a safety program.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory control per company requirements.
• Manage and monitor operating costs.
• Support facility improvements with location manager.
• Optimize mix and blend using in-house stocks and market grain.
• Schedule and lead preventative maintenance; ensure OSHA compliance.
• Develop operational staff and train on safety procedures.
• Ensure asset security and reduce theft risk.
• Lead onsite workers including contractors and temps.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental programs.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Maintenance aptitude

Education

Bachelor or Technical Degree in Agriculture/Business/Engineering/Safety

Job description

Bunge in Creston, IA seeks an Operations Manager to lead the facility's daily operations, ensuring efficient grain handling, scheduling, and safety compliance. You will coordinate with regional leadership to maintain preparedness, control inventory and costs, and optimize material flow across the site.

The role requires hands-on leadership of maintenance, training, space allocation, and asset security, with emphasis on safety, OSHA standards, and sustainable practices.