Grain Operations Supervisor- Fairmont, NE

Posted:
8/15/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Nebraska, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

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Job Description:

In the last 75 years, The Andersons, Inc. has grown from a single grain elevator to an essential agribusiness with diverse interests in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and plant nutrient industries. But what has remained constant throughout the decades is how deeply we are committed to service.

We are a company which creates value for and builds mutually beneficial and enduring relationships with all stakeholders and others with whom we do business. We continue to leverage our core strengths in both the commodity grain and fertilizer industries to strategically grow while remaining committed to a legacy of success to become the most nimble and innovative North American ag supply chain company.

Grain Operations Supervisors at The Andersons, Inc. are an integral component of the ag supply chain by leading the day-to-day management of our grain facilities. Our management teams consist of leaders who are committed to establishing and promoting a culture of safety amongst team members across the United States and Canada.. Individuals in these roles also possess key skills of a disciplined safety mindset, hands-on leadership, and overall knowledge of asset management.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for supervising the daily activities of the of a grain facility including operations, staffing, maintenance, safety, and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and document the operations of the facility through proper and timely maintenance of equipment and daily housekeeping
  • Select, train, develop and evaluate performance of grain worker team members
  • Lead the facility safety programs including safety committee meetings, safety training, and exposure and root cause analysis investigations
  • Assist with projecting annual goals and develop annual operating expense and capital budgets.  Track budgets throughout the year.
  • Manage grain flows to maximize the drying and mixing of grain with daily inventory updates communication with leadership. Implement procedures to ensure that grain qualities meet or exceed industry standards through proper binning, drying and aeration.
  • Track all losses and gains of grain shrink that have resulted from drying, aeration and mechanical movement of grain and maximize blending of grain to offset grain shrink and financial impact

    Applicable to Food Grade Facilities:  

  • Maintain a good working knowledge and adherence to all food safety policies and procedures.
  • Perform all tasks in a fashion that promotes the safety and quality of our products.
  • Actively participate in all required food safety and quality related meetings and training events.
  • Ensure employees are fully aware food safety related concerns and requirements.
  • Take necessary corrective/preventative action steps to reduce or eliminate food safety risks.

What is expected of you and others at this level:

  • Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of business or technical support or production team
  • Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors
  • Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan, receives guidance and oversight from manager
  • Typically, does not spend more than 20% of time performing the work supervised

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred or required
  • 3-5 years’ relevant experience required

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at [email protected].

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

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