This job is primarily responsible for the day-to-dayoperations of the facility. Responsibilities are primarily focused on workingwith their team to ensure safe, efficient and profitable operations. This jobalso promotes and maintains a positive image within their localcommunities.Incumbents at this levelare typically responsible for handling of volumes up to 15 million bushels,storage capacities up to 3 million bushels, staff of up to 10 employees, andincludes a river and/or rail operations.

In this job, you will:

• Oversee all grain quality; develop and ensure consistentexecution of all operations policies, practices and procedures at the assignedfacility regarding quality and handling.
• Oversee, plan and execute capacity utilization, inventorymanagement, quality management, preventive maintenance, up time, cost andfacility efficiency.
• Oversee facility results to ensure operations are optimallyprofitable; develop facility benchmarks, report on facility results and developimprovement plans for areas falling below benchmark.
• Oversee staffing and job development activities (hiring,training, employee performance management, promotions, corrective actions,terminations, etc.); develop, communicate, and manage individual staffperformance expectations that align with company goals.
• Lead by example to reinforce exceptional customer service inall areas; including speed of product intake process, and accurate productweights and grades.
• Lead, coach, and guide assigned team on safety, customerservice and operating costs.
• Lead and coach facility staff, perform activities, andmonitor and maintain the company's safety program at assigned facility.
• Work with various departments on communicating a plan ofaction regarding logistics and staffing capabilities.
• Manage expenses in line with forecast; monitor quality,storage, logistics, repairs, maintenance, equipment and labor expenses.
• Assist in capital allocation and project development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Required - 3 years' experience in both commercial andoperations sides of grain business.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of facility cost structures, mix and blendanalysis, safety, efficiency, grain quality, preventive maintenance, OSHA, EPA,carry, interest, freight, FOB and CIF marketing/sales.
• Strong knowledge of facility operations; including storage,rail and barge handling.
• Basic computer skills, including working knowledge ofMicrosoft Office Suite.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communicationskills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within andoutside the organization.
• Strong organizational, strategic planning, time managementand multi-tasking skills, with ability to remain flexible to changingpriorities.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong planning skills.