Operations Manager - Grain

Location: Mennel Grain Group – Troy, Ohio


Schedule: Full-Time, schedule as assigned; overtime as required

At Mennel, we believe in doing right and bringing our best to our people who are helping to feed the world. We promote teamwork and recognize the individual contributions everyone plays in the overall success of the company.

In this role, you'll help sustain Mennel's tradition of excellence established in 1886 while supporting our food safety programs and mission to reliably deliver superior quality, uniformity, and service. If you're a proven operations leader with a passion for grain handling, safety, employee development, and operational excellence, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

The ideal Operations Manager - Grain is a strategic and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced agricultural operation. You are committed to safety, quality, and operational efficiency while developing high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement. You understand the critical role grain quality, customer service, and facility performance play in the success of the business.

As the Operations Manager - Grain, you will oversee the safe and efficient operation of the facility while ensuring grain is properly received, stored, conditioned, and shipped to meet Mennel's quality and service standards. You will be responsible for the overall performance of the facility and its employees while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading all facility operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant grain handling activities


• Ensuring compliance with GMPs, OSHA, HACCP, FSMA, sanitation requirements, and corporate EHS programs


• Maintaining an everyday audit-ready facility and promoting a strong food safety culture


• Taking ownership of personnel safety, product quality, food safety, environmental compliance, and operational performance


• Maintaining Mennel's housekeeping and sanitation standards to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient operation


• Directing and coordinating facility operations in accordance with company policies and procedures


• Managing facility profitability and maintaining P&L responsibility for assigned operations


• Utilizing Mennel's Mission, Quality, and Safety Statements as guiding principles in decision-making


• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement


• Hiring, training, developing, and retaining operations, maintenance, and administrative personnel


• Establishing a clear vision and culture that supports operational excellence and company objectives


• Developing team members through coaching, goal setting, performance management, and leadership development


• Promoting employee ownership, accountability, and teamwork throughout the facility


• Serving as a resource and mentor to employees and leadership team members


• Maintaining responsibility for grain quality programs, documentation, and regulatory compliance


• Supporting facility documentation and serving as backup for key operational functions as needed


• Collaborating with corporate and regional leadership to achieve operational goals and strategic initiatives


• Performing other duties as assigned

This position is responsible for the overall supervision, management, and development of all employees within the facility, including:

• Operations Personnel


• Grain Handling Employees


• Maintenance Staff


• Administrative Employees


• Seasonal Employees


• Contractors and Service Providers

You will be responsible for building a high-performing team, driving accountability, and ensuring the facility operates safely and efficiently.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required


• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Operations, Agribusiness, Agricultural Management, or a related field preferred


• 3–5 years of progressive grain handling or agricultural operations experience preferred


• Ability to pass a respirator fit test and work while wearing a respirator


• Strong leadership and employee development experience


• Excellent critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications


• Ability to learn new skills and assume additional responsibilities


• Demonstrated passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement


• Strong understanding of grain handling operations, safety practices, and quality standards


• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees at all organizational levels

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth:

• Competitive Pay


• Flexible Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule


• Health & Wellbeing Benefits (medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company-paid short-term disability, EAP, Local YMCA cost sharing, and more)


• Life Insurance


• Profit Sharing


• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities


• Rewards & Recognition Program


• Retirement Contributions (401k, etc.)


• Tuition Assistance

Apply today and help Mennel continue its tradition of excellence by leading safe, efficient grain operations that support our mission of feeding the world.