What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Superintendent position at Scoular?
About The Role
As an Associate Superintendent you will work closely with experienced Superintendents and Managers to learn all aspects of operating a Scoular facility to include prioritizing the safety of employees, effectively leading a team, performing an operational role, and enhancing Scoular’s ability to operate and grow our business. You will:
Operational Excellence:
Minimum
Our Company
Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible.We are a $8 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1400 employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people.
We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.
As an Associate Superintendent you will work closely with experienced Superintendents and Managers to learn all aspects of operating a Scoular facility to include prioritizing the safety of employees, effectively leading a team, performing an operational role, and enhancing Scoular’s ability to operate and grow our business. You will:
Operational Excellence:
- Assist Superintendent/facility management with the oversight of daily operations of the facility, including receiving, storing, and shipping grain/ingredients.
- At the direction of management, coordinate transportation and maintenance needs for the facility to ensure on-time deliveries.
- Learn to manage inventory levels, grading standards, segregation factors, bin practices, mix-blend protocols and understand product quality while ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Understand loadout and handling equipment (legs, belts, augers and conveyors).
- Demonstrate knowledge of preventative maintenance management to ensure equipment is functional, safe and in good repair.
- Understand dust control and mitigation.
- Provide a high level of customer service and communicate effectively with both customers and vendors.
- Develop an understanding of Scoular’s technology and systems.
- Develop an understanding of trade basics to include basic bid sheets, contracts, transportation and commodity movement while building Scoular customers and markets.
- Travel to other facilities as needed to enhance business knowledge and network exposure.
- Drive Employee Safety agenda and improvement.
- Participate in monthly safety meetings and trainings and perform location inspections and facility assessment audits alongside EHS partners
- Partner with management and EH&S Business Partners to ensure compliance with safety protocols and industry regulations.
- Partner with management to ensure compliance with all environmental requirements.
- Shadow experienced supervisors to observe effective leadership techniques.
- Assist with scheduling production crew to meet work demands.
- Participate in the recruitment, training, and onboarding of new facility personnel.
- Gain experience in providing feedback and performance management to team members.
- Learn to create and maintain a positive and inclusive work environment, making Scoular a great place to work.
- Collaborate with community stakeholders to identify needs and priorities, to develop partnership and initiatives that support community development goals alongside Scoular values.
- Currently pursing or recently obtained associate’s or bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled in problem solving techniques.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Strong and effective communication skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to travel, as needed.
- A natural leader with experience leading in clubs, athletics, projects, or student government
- Active in the community giving back on campus, your hometown, or on a global scale
Minimum
- Currently pursing or recently obtained a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled in problem solving techniques.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Strong and effective communication skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to travel, as needed.
- Knowledge of elevator operations
- Knowledge of blend and mix processes
Our Company
Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible.We are a $8 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1400 employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people.
We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.
