What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager (Grain Elevators) position at Viterra US?
***Operations Manager***
**100% Onsite in Madison, WI**
Job Summary:
The Operations Manager is responsible for providing operational leadership for the facility to ensure commercial execution, which includes providing technical and managerial expertise necessary for the efficient and profitable operation of the elevator and/or terminal. This person must work and communicate effectively with the Location and Regional Operations Managers to assure the facility is in a constant state of preparedness to meet schedules and take advantage of opportunities that arise. This includes inventory control, operational cost control and logistics, mix & blend including grain conditioning and space allocation, preventative maintenance, talent management including production planning, energy conservation, and asset security.
Essential Job Functions:
- Manage and assure effective inventory control within company requirements
- Engage and maintain at or below the operational cost control plan
- Assist location manager in development and execution of facility improvements
- Maximize mix & blend opportunities by utilizing in house stocks and grain available in the marketplace using effective space allocation
- Schedule and lead all preventative maintenance functions while maintaining a safe and reliable facility in compliance with OSHA grain handling standards
- Lead talent development for operational staff to manage cost and guarantee uninterrupted facility operations
- Ensure all operational staff is properly trained and ensure they comprehend all safety and operating procedures
- Comprehend generic program language, extrapolate critical or pertinent data, and apply to a site-specific application
- Ensure implementation of energy conservation program and enhance sustainability while reducing energy cost and/or consumption of energy.
- Ensure security of asset to minimize or eliminate exposure to theft, property damage, vandalism, and trespassing.
- Lead workers onsite, including contractors, temps, and service providers
- Provide leadership and ensure compliance with all required safety, regulatory, environmental, and company programs while applying program specifics to your facility, including Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding Occupation Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, and Operational Permit requirements
Other Job Functions:
- Communicate effectively with regional leadership regarding all aspects of the facility and operation
- Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness
Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills:
- Bachelor or Technical Degree in Agriculture, Business, Engineering, and/or Safety (preferred)
- 3 years’ experience in a grain elevator or terminal in a leadership capacity
- Experience in leading an effective safety program
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office skills preferred
- Strong mechanical and maintenance aptitude with ability to operate, service and troubleshoot machinery
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work and interact well with others is a must
Special Demands:
- Heavy-duty, operational, mechanical, and technical hands-on responsibilities
- Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, kneel, and bend
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
- Outdoor work environment, including heights and inclement weather, approximately 80% of the time
Job Type: Full-time Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
About the Combination of Bunge and Viterra:
As of July 2, 2025, Bunge and Viterra combined to become one company. Our ~37,000 employees – the driving force behind our success – are dedicated to one purpose: connecting farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world.
As a newly combined company, we are guided by our shared values in all that we do:
- We are one team.
- We lead the way.
- We do what’s right.
We are passionate, bold and driven. Together, we lead the way to deliver results for our customers, each other and the world.
While we work to integrate our job opportunities, candidates are encouraged to explore positions posted on behalf of both Bunge and Viterra.
