Superintendent, Terminal Operations

Mosaic Fertilizantes; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive

11 paid holidays

401k with company match

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The Mosaic Company, Pekin, Illinois, is seeking a Superintendent of Terminal Operations to lead the warehouse and bulk material handling operations onsite. You will oversee receipt, storage, loading, and shipment while guiding a team, ensuring safe, reliable performance and regulatory compliance.

This role collaborates with supply chain, maintenance, and commercial teams to drive operational excellence. Onsite work arrangement with a 9/80 schedule and every-other-Friday off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience operating/managing fertilizer terminal or similar 24/7 operation.
• Proven leadership in material operations and maintenance.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse, terminal, and bulk material handling operations for receipt, storage, loading, and shipment of products.
• Staff, organize, and direct warehouse ops for safe, efficient performance.
• Develop and coach employees, set performance expectations, and support career growth.
• Coordinate EHS activities with emphasis on CORE, PHA, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Promote safety culture and maintain injury-free workplace.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years experience in terminal/industrial ops

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.

At Mosaic We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs -

Superintendent, Terminal Operations

About the Role

Mosaic is seeking a Superintendent Terminal Operations to lead a warehouse and distribution operation in Pekin, Illinois. As the onsite operational leader, you will have broad responsibility for safety, team development, operational execution, reliability, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination. Working closely with supply chain, logistics, maintenance, customer service, sales, and commercial teams, you will help drive operational performance, develop talent, and serve as a key point of coordination for the facility's day-to-day operations. This role is well suited for a leader who enjoys autonomy, building strong teams, and creating a positive work environment while delivering safe and reliable results.

Location, Work Arrangement & Schedule

• Location: Pekin, Illinois {8710 South Cargill Road | Pekin, IL 61555}
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Schedule: 9/80 Eligible, with every other Friday off

What You'll Do

• Lead daily warehouse, terminal, and bulk material handling operations, including the receipt, storage, loading, and shipment of products.
• Staff, organize, and direct warehouse operations to support safe, efficient, and reliable performance.
• Lead and develop employees by providing work direction, establishing performance expectations, delivering constructive feedback, and supporting career development.
• Coordinate Environmental, Health, and Safety activities with a strong emphasis on CORE, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support Mosaic's commitment to an injury-free workplace.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, maritime security programs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate operational activities across maintenance, reliability, supply chain, logistics, customer service, sales, and commercial teams.
• Manage capital budgets and operating expenses through effective planning, continuous improvement initiatives, risk management, and reliability programs.
• Support facility reliability efforts and help ensure assets and resources are aligned with operational needs.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Support customer visits, community involvement activities, special projects, and other assigned responsibilities.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, operations management, engineering, or a related field; or 5+ years of experience operating or managing a fertilizer terminal, plant or similar industrial operation, including leadership experience in material operations and maintenance, will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience operating or managing industrial process operations in a 24/7 environment.
• Demonstrated success leading teams, driving results, and solving operational challenges.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.

Bonus Points If You Have The Following

• Experience with sulfur, chemical, refinery, maritime, terminal, or bulk material handling operations.
• Experience supporting capital improvement projects and contractor management.
• Working knowledge of maritime regulations, Coast Guard requirements, or port operations.

What's in it for You

• A competitive base salary + a bonus incentive
• 11 paid holidays each year
• A generous 401k with a company match and annual company contributions
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation time
• A robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, life & disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave

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