What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Lead position at The Wenger Group?
Who we are:
We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement.
We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 1,000 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector – agriculture! Learn more here: https://www.thewengergroup.com
Position summary:
The Operations Lead oversees and participates in the daily operations of the grain elevator, providing direction and coordination for Commodity Operations staff involved in receiving, drying, storing, quality control, and transporting grains.
What you will do:
- Train and supervise Commodity Operations staff and seasonal employees in operations and facility maintenance/upkeep.
- Must gain working knowledge of all equipment and machinery
- Coordinate repair/preventative maintenance work with crew
- Communicate with grain originator and logistics personnel on grain movement
- Ensure quality at production level meets or exceeds customer standards
- Ensure that all team members have received and practice proper safety regulations, company policies, and procedures
- Monitor grain condition, aeration, grain movement, cleaning operations, dryer operations, task assessments, and grain inventories
- Oversee that all buildings, vehicles, equipment and grounds are maintained and repaired, including mowing grass and trimming brush
- Ensure the work force is available to handle the daily needs of the elevator and are informed of daily duties
- Keep management informed on technical developments and operating improvements within the elevator
- Work with other locations to provide support for maintenance of equipment
- Perform other duties as assigned
What you are:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- An associate or college degree (BA/BS in agriculture, manufacturing or relevant industry preferred)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a supervisory role within the agriculture industry preferred
- Able to understand and contribute to all functions in a grain and fertilizer operation
- Knowledge of grain handling techniques, equipment, operations, and maintenance
Qualifications needed:
- Able to drive and operate elevator equipment: Bobcat, forklift, front-end loader
- Good communication skills with customers and fellow employees
- Strong mechanical skills
- Time management/planning competencies
- Proven track of management, supervision, and leadership
- Strong agronomic competencies
- Demonstrated critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- General maintenance skills
- Commitment to develop a safe culture
- Positive attitude and ability to motivate other team members
- Ability to lead continuous improvement in operations and service levels
Physical requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
- Ability to lift up to a maximum of 100lbs with assistance of other team members
- Ability to climb ladders and work in high places
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Ability to work in dusty conditions
- Ability to work additional hours during Harvest seasons
What our benefits are for all full-time team members:
- Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Parental Leave, etc.
- Carebridge Employee Assistance Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Medical Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
In addition to our more traditional benefits, we also offer great perks and numerous resources for professional development and team building:
- Promotional opportunities
- Rewards and recognition programs
- Robust onboarding and training program
- Employee Discount Programs (Perks at Work)
- Employee referral program
- Encouraging and collaborative culture
The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state or local laws.This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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