Senior Grain Origination & Logistics Leader

Versova; La Rue (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular performance reviews

Health insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with company match

Paid time Off

Paid Holidays

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Versova is seeking a Feed & Grain Superintendent to lead grain merchandising, origination, receiving, storage and movement supporting our feed mill operations. You will develop relationships with farmers, manage corn and soybean purchasing, monitor markets, oversee quality and safety, and lead a team across grain elevator operations.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with Purchasing, Nutrition, Finance and Operations to optimize performance and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field plus 5+ years in grain operations/merchandising.
• Experience with grain origination, purchasing, merchandising and inventory management.
• Knowledge of grain markets, basis, futures and common contracts.
• Experience leading and developing operational employees.
• Ability to work with safety and regulatory requirements in grain handling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute corn and soybean origination and merchandising strategies.
• Build relationships with farmers to support origination and supply needs.
• Monitor futures markets, pricing, and local demand to guide purchasing decisions.
• Administer grain purchase agreements and manage inventory positions.
• Oversee receiving, grading, storage, quality control and outbound movement.
• Coordinate grain logistics with producers, suppliers and transport partners.
• Lead and develop elevator, scale house and related staff; plan seasonal labor.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance across facilities.

Skills

Grain origination & merchandising

Inventory management

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership & supervision

Safety & regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture

Agribusiness

Agricultural Economics

Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scale systems

Grain trading platforms

Inventory management systems

Job description

Versova is seeking a Feed & Grain Superintendent to lead grain merchandising, origination, receiving, storage and movement supporting our feed mill operations. You will develop relationships with farmers, manage corn and soybean purchasing, monitor markets, oversee quality and safety, and lead a team across grain elevator operations.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with Purchasing, Nutrition, Finance and Operations to optimize performance and drive