Manager, Operations

The Andersons is a North American leader in agribusiness and renewable fuels, integrating agriculture, energy, and global markets. From farm to worldwide customers, we facilitate the movement of food, feed, and fuel. Our business covers the entire value chain, directly supporting farmers, customers, and communities. We are a performance-driven, people-powered organization where employees are owners, sharing in success and shaping our future through development opportunities, meaningful career paths, and a collaborative culture.

About the role

This position manages operations and directs employees at an assigned facility, ensuring productivity schedules and quality goals are met. Responsibilities include preparing and directing the annual budget, establishing goals, and achieving planned results.

Responsibilities

• Daily management and leadership of a large area or plant
• Inventory control, storage, and ordering
• Prepare and implement approved capital plans/projects
• Develop and direct facility maintenance and improvement programs
• Oversee all operational areas: employee relations, equipment, maintenance, product and service line, and reports
• Manage production, distribution, and inventory
• Ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, and expenses
• Identify, promote, and execute the group’s overall strategy
• Direct facility employees, assess needs, and foster a culture of productivity, career development, and good morale
• Create, modify, and adhere to the overall financial plan for the area or plant

Expectations

• Manages professional employees, supervisors, or large, complex technical/business support teams
• Accountable for team performance and results within a discipline or function
• Adapts departmental plans to address resource and operational challenges
• Decisions guided by policies, procedures, and business plans; receives guidance from senior management
• Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues, and/or customers

Competencies

• Balances Stakeholders: Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders
• Business Insight: Applies knowledge of the business and marketplace to advance organizational goals
• Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under challenging circumstances
• Manages Ambiguity: Operates effectively in uncertain or unclear situations
• Organizational Savvy: Navigates complex policy, process, and people-related dynamics

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 5-7 years’ relevant experience

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
• Work in plant and office environments
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, moderate noise, and uneven surfaces