Grain Operations Supervisor at The Andersons

Fairmont, Nebraska, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Agribusiness, AgricultureIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred or required
3-5 years’ relevant experience required
Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of business or technical support or production team
Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors
Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan, receives guidance and oversight from manager
Typically, does not spend more than 20% of time performing the work supervised
Disciplined safety mindset, hands-on leadership, and overall knowledge of asset management (implied from role)

Responsibilities

Maintain and document the operations of the facility through proper and timely maintenance of equipment and daily housekeeping
Select, train, develop and evaluate performance of grain worker team members
Lead the facility safety programs including safety committee meetings, safety training, and exposure and root cause analysis investigations
Assist with projecting annual goals and develop annual operating expense and capital budgets. Track budgets throughout the year
Manage grain flows to maximize the drying and mixing of grain with daily inventory updates communication with leadership
Implement procedures to ensure that grain qualities meet or exceed industry standards through proper binning, drying and aeration
Track all losses and gains of grain shrink that have resulted from drying, aeration and mechanical movement of grain and maximize blending of grain to offset grain shrink and financial impact
Applicable to Food Grade Facilities: Maintain a good working knowledge and adherence to all food safety policies and procedures
Applicable to Food Grade Facilities: Perform all tasks in a fashion that promotes the safety and quality of our products
Applicable to Food Grade Facilities: Actively participate in all required food safety and quality related meetings and training events
Applicable to Food Grade Facilities: Ensure employees are fully aware food safety related concerns and requirements
Applicable to Food Grade Facilities: Take necessary corrective/preventative action steps to reduce or eliminate food safety risks
Supervise the daily activities of the grain facility including operations, staffing, maintenance, safety, and quality (overarching)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Grain OperationsEquipment MaintenanceSafety ManagementTeam LeadershipSafety TrainingRoot Cause AnalysisBudget ManagementGrain DryingGrain Mixing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time employment position.

What is the work location for the Grain Operations Supervisor role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities of a Grain Operations Supervisor?

Key responsibilities include supervising daily activities of the grain facility such as operations, staffing, maintenance, safety, and quality; maintaining equipment and housekeeping; training team members; leading safety programs; managing budgets; and tracking grain inventory and quality.

What is the company culture like at The Andersons?

The company is committed to a culture of safety, with management teams promoting safety among team members across the United States and Canada, and emphasizes service, value creation, and enduring relationships with stakeholders.

What skills make a strong candidate for this Grain Operations Supervisor position?

Strong candidates should have hands-on leadership, a disciplined safety mindset, knowledge of asset management, experience in grain operations including drying, aeration, inventory tracking, and food safety procedures where applicable.