Grain Supervisor - Operations Lead

About the role

To provide customer service and location operation functions at the location level for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting, hiring, orientation, and supervising location employees.
• Lead efficient plant and personnel supervision in the absence of the Location Manager.
• Assist with supervision and efficient dispatching of fleet trucks for the location, including custom haulers.
• Grow location market share in grain bushels annually by providing grain origination & marketing assistance to customers and completion of related transactions and contracts.
• Manage the operation of the grain facilities and maintain grain quality control within tolerances, along with outbound grade blending targets and shrink goals.
• Assist with agronomy logistics, operations, and counter sales for the location.
• Ensure safekeeping of the location’s physical product inventory and accurate accounting thereof.
• Complete internal reports and paperwork on a timely basis to drive understanding and further improvement in the location’s performance.
• Coordinate and assist in maintenance on on-location facilities, equipment, and vehicles.
• Create and maintain a positive attitude toward customers and co-workers.
• Enforce safety policies & procedures established by the company.
• Accept and carry out any other assignments the Location Manager gives as needed.

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude, including a basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems and knowledge of various machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Willingness and ability to climb grain and agronomy structures for preventative maintenance awareness and assisting in making repairs needed.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments efficiently.
• Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Proficiency in ERP operation and Microsoft Office suite programs, including Excel and Word.
• Strong people skills, good phone etiquette, follows directions, and meets deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Trunk strength and the ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time.
• Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
• Agricultural environment with possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agricultural products.
• Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.