Manager, Primient Grain, Cowden & Findlay 

Cowden & Findlay

Ready for a Commercial Grain career with more impact? Join a market leader in ingredient manufacturing that is poised for a new era of success.       

ABOUT PRIMIENT

Established yet entrepreneurial: Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1500+ employees and deep roots in corn wet milling. Yet we’re also a brand-new company that is ready to drive change and create impact.

Inspired by a meaningful purpose: we use renewable sources to produce plant-based ingredients for some of the world’s best-known brands. It feels good to produce safe, high-quality, sustainable products – that go into everything from sodas to hand cream and cardboard to clothing.

Poised for a new era of success: we’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every colleague.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This position will function as the Manager for the Cowden, IL & Findlay. IL facilities of Primient Primary Products Grain.  In addition to facility management, this position will also work closely with the other managers in the region and group to procure grain for the network.

Responsibilities/Duties

This position will have management and oversight of the financial performance of the Cowden, IL & Findlay, IL facilities of Primient Primary Products Grain. This includes:

• P & L Performance
• Grain Origination
• Develop marketing and origination programs.
• Basis Trading
• Inventory Management
• Hedging Grain through the futures market
• Compliance with Environmental Standards
  Risk management
  Cost reduction initiatives
  Budget/forecasting
• Work with Operations team to ensure elevator safety policies are followed.
• Responsible for Elevator office facilities and managing commercial staff
• Work as a team along with the other Primient Primary Products Grain facilities across the region and group for procurement of grain

ABOUT YOU

Required Skills

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a country elevator or grain related business
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Experience with Grain Marketing Software
• Fluent with Microsoft Office   
• Bachelor’s degree in Agri-Business or related field preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Rewards & benefits
Competitive salary / 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans / Healthcare / Medical insurance

Career development

Our structure provides autonomy and accountability in your role. You have scope to develop a depth of expertise and the opportunity to follow career pathways outside the norm.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are passionate believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, thrive and progress.

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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