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Regional Grain Operations Manager

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations

  • Maintain and manage grain quality and quantity for specified locations
  • Monitor and control grain discounts and expenses for specified locations
  • Monitor grain dryer operations for specified locations
  • Coordinate the daily logistics of grain and products the specified facilities
  • Prepare to execute a weekly facility-specific shipping schedule
  • Conduct and document physical inspections of grain condition and quality at all specified locations
  • Complete monthly facility size ups by the end of the second working day of each month
  • Monitor the blending process of grain for delivery
  • Provide training to grain operators to improve grades, reduce discounts, and eliminate the chance of rejected loads.
  • Work alongside the Grain Operations Manager in the creation of standard operating procedures
  • Manage the implementation and utilization of standard operation procedures

Repair and Maintenance

  • Maintain facility housekeeping, preventive maintenance, and other required documentation
  • Schedule and document equipment preventive and necessary maintenance
  • Maintain company assets
  • Provide input on needed projects and improvements
  • When directed, oversee grain facility upgrades and building projects
  • Review and prioritize repair orders with grain operations staff
  • Provide a yearly maintenance schedule for all locations and document progress weekly
  • Assist in Dekra RCI implementation
  • Train Grain Operators to be proficient with Dekra RCI

Safety

  • Lead by example and promote a positive safety culture
  • Ensure that all work practices are completed in a safe manner and promote safety amongst employees and customers
  • Prepare a Job Safety Analysis and submit for approval prior to beginning work on special projects
  • Provide training and monitor the activities of all outside contractors and visitors
  • Meet compliance with all federal, state, local, and company safety policies
  • Enforce all safety policies and initiatives

Personnel

  • Manage and schedule grain operations personnel for specified locations
  • Hire and train location Grain Operations Employees; full time, part time, and seasonal
  • Notify the Grain Operations Manager of personnel issues
  • Assist the Grain Operations Manager with disciplinary actions of supervised employees
  • Conduct performance reviews to supervised employees a minimum of 2 times per year
  • Coach and motivate employees
  • Encourage strong team morale
  • Provide a daily labor and task schedule to all employees and Grain Operations Manager

Accounting

  • Assist in controlling grain department facility costs
  • Assist in monitoring, approving, and signing off on grain department accounts payables
  • Provide input for fiscal year grain department budget
  • Control overtime expenses

Miscellaneous

  • Communicate and document progress updates to Grain Operations Manager weekly
  • Facilitate weekly group staff meetings
  • Act in a manner that helps promote a positive image for Maplehurst Farms and contributes to great customer service
  • Perform other needed functions as requested by management

Regional Grain Operations Manager

Rochelle, IL 61068
Full time

Published on 07/14/2025

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