Senior Operations Manager - Grain

Job Description

Job Description

Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. For more information, please visit

At Agtegra, our mission is simple: we will do something great for farms and families in rural communities that nobody else will do . To accomplish this, Agtegra offers diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities.  Your personal and professional needs matter here – which is why we offer a variety of competitive benefits to employees, including healthcare and retirement, generous paid-time-off (PTO), family leave, and a clothing allowance - just to name a few.  It’s not just a job at Agtegra – it’s a place where we invite all employees to " Start Here. Grow Here. "

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Operations Manager in Aberdeen, SD supports the grain operations activities at Agtegra to obtain optimum efficiency, economies of scale and maximize profits. Plans, directs, and coordinates operational and facility activities to ensure that policies, goals, or objectives established by the Leadership Team are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Ensure compliance with the organization’s policies relating to grain handling.
• Accountable for the implementation and improvement of all grain procedures including aeration, blending, drying, and inbound binning and recommend industry best practices to increase efficiency, reduce shrink and expenses, and maximize profits.
• Provide input on location capital budget requests. Assist regional managers with planning, developing and preparation of the location’s annual operating budget.
• Identify opportunities for plant improvements and work to initiate and implement continuous improvement and cost savings projects.
• Has ownership of grain operations compliance with all governmental rules, regulations, and statutes. Advises organization of compliance guidelines and audits to determine that the organization is in full compliance. Participates in mergers and acquisitions to determine feasibility and strategic, operational, cultural and financial synergies.
• Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all grain handling processes internal and external. Develop and track operational and efficiency metrics for grain operations.
• Evaluate grain facilities and determine the value of standardizing equipment and systems across our grain locations.
• Analyze flow patterns of grain and troubleshoot facilities where slowdowns or blockages exist to determine if process or design flaws exist.
• Develop advanced knowledge in location operations to become a Subject Matter Expert that teams can rely on.
• Monitor implementation of the grain quality management program. Collaborate with merchandisers to formulate grain flow plans to maximize marketing opportunities
• Identify key competencies for grain managers and accountable for ensuring all personnel are thoroughly trained in accordance with the requirements of their position.
• Conduct on-site reviews of each location and collaborate with regional managers to implement necessary changes.
• Coordinate equipment and staffing necessary for operations such as pile equipment, pile reclaim equipment, and cleaning equipment.
• Develop standards and training for operational tasks to support continuous improvement. Conduct onsite training for location employees.
• Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program and DOT regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of ten (10) years of grain management experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Agricultural industry experience and knowledge required.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• English proficiency.
• Valid Driver's License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.