Operations Manager

City : New Carlisle State : Indiana (US-IN) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number: 42833

Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for providing various support functions for operational activities. This role will assist in the daily operations of the facility directed by the Operations leadership team. This person must work and communicate effectively with management to help assure the facility is in a constant state of preparedness to meet schedules and take advantage of opportunities that arise. This includes assisting with many things; inventory control, operational cost control and logistics, mix & blend including grain conditioning and space allocation, preventative maintenance, production planning, and asset security.

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow all safety procedures and protocols and ensure staff adheres to each accordingly
• Prepare daily work schedules and assignments for hourly staff
• Follow up on all daily assignments to ensure work is being done efficiently and safely
• Assist management in developing and executing facility improvements
• Learning and understanding all operational job tasks within the elevator and mills
• Assist operations with maintenance activities striving to learn all pieces of equipment and how to properly maintain each
• Assist in scheduling preventative maintenance functions while maintaining a safe and reliable facility in compliance with OSHA grain handling standards
• Provide support and leadership to the hourly operations staff, ensure their understanding and knowledge of the facility
• Aid in maintaining the security of the asset to minimize or eliminate exposure to theft, property damage, vandalism, and trespassing
• Lead/coach onsite workers including contractors, temps, and service providers
• Help ensure compliance with all required safety, regulatory, environmental, and company programs, including Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding Occupation Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, and Operational Permit requirements
  
  

Other Job Functions:

• Provide insight to operations management on hourly employee performance
• Recommend process improvements as necessary
• Assist with record keeping and documentation on all incidents according to health and safety standards
• Assist management with crew development and training as needed
  
  

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills:

• Ability to work and interact well with others
• Secondary education in Agriculture, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Positive and self-motivated attitude
• Farming background a plus
• Possible relocation to other facilities for job growth/advancement
• Ability to work and interact well with others
• Prior grain handling or feed experience a plus
  
  

Special Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, kneel, and bend.
• Exposure to moderate to loud noise within the work environment.
• Exposure to heavy concentrations of grain dust.
• Ability to frequently move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Ability to frequently wear personal protective equipment correctly, including respirators, fall protection, safety glasses, hard hat, etc.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to comfortably work at heights of approximately 200 ft.
• Ability to work in outdoor work environment, including various climates, weather conditions, and inclement weather, approximately 80% of the time.
• Ability to perform all job responsibilities with necessary special demands for up to 8 hours per day.
  
  

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of :37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200 years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
  
  

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge