Assistant Superintendent - Grain Operations

About the Role

This position provides leadership support for day-to-day operations and maintenance oversight at the grain handling facility. The overall objective is to continuously meet and exceed expectations relating to the changing business needs, ensuring the facility operates in a safe, efficient, and competitive manner.

Responsibilities

• Support all functions of operations to ensure best practices and employee compliance with safety and maintenance programs.
• Lead basic elevator projects and assist the management team in all other major strategic projects to ensure targets are met.
• Collaborate with management in forecasting, problem-solving, and long-term strategic planning.
• Assist with the development of comprehensive operating plans.
• Monitor and assist elevator management to help achieve financial and business goals.
• Maintain company-specific software and operating systems.
• Participate in employee recruitment and conduct interviews for the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 18 months to 2 years of grain elevator experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to utilize company-specific software and operations systems.
• Solid teamwork and leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic understanding of P&L.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently climbs ladders; occasionally works at heights of 100 feet.
• Occasionally lifts 20 pounds.
• Regularly lifts 100 pounds with assistance from a co-worker.
• Regularly moves items weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently required to sit for prolonged periods, reach for/manipulate standard office equipment, communicate with staff, and perform hands-on manual work both indoors and outdoors, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, and manipulating tools, equipment, and materials.