Operations Reliability Assistant Manager

Operations Reliability Assistant Manager Kansas City, MO, USA Council Bluffs, IA, USA Minneapolis, MN, USA Job Description Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM Grow Your Career with Bartlett! Founded in 1907, Bartlett is a diverse agribusiness specializing in grain acquisition, storage, transportation, processing and merchandising. We’re a leading exporter of grain to Mexico and supply flour to a wide range of popular brands you likely encounter every day. As a Savage company, we’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements. The Basics Location: You will be based in the Midwest and the work will take place at various grain elevators, flour mills and soybean processing plants located throughout the Midwest and in North Carolina. This position will require travel to all locations Compensation: Competitive based on experience Days/Hours: Typically, you will work Monday-Friday and you are home most weekends Occasional work over weekends, although rare, does occur Equipment Used: Various grain handling equipment, mainly conveyors and legs Software Used: Microsoft office products, SIMON Maintenance system These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Bartlett: Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match. Uniform Services Time Off (USTO) Uniform Services Differential Pay A culture that appreciates Team Members PPE provided by the company A culture of safety What you’ll be doing: Commitment to worker safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company policies and procedures. The ability to effectively supervise and manage business objectives and operations team. Effectively communicate tasks, directives and policies with both senior management and supervised workers. Must oversee daily operations of the facilities. Provides leadership, support, and accountability to implement all required safety, regulatory, and Company programs and protocols. Commitment to worker safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to Company policies and/or procedures. Motivate the team to be the best they can be and take pride in their daily tasks. Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, in addition to Company policy. Coordinates maintenance, and large repairs with the operations team and senior management. Performs safety inspections, monitors facility safety and quality controls. Oversees and monitors preventative maintenance, quality and operational programs and results. Assist with managing the business according to pre-set objectives. Knowledgeable of all operations, systems, policies and procedures including, but not limited to: Weighing or measuring materials and products and using scales or other measuring instruments to verify specified tonnages Manipulating controls, levers, and valves to start pumps, auxiliary equipment or conveyors, and to adjust equipment positions, speeds, timing, and material flows Recording and tracking data such as weights, types, quantities and storage locations of materials, as well as equipment performance problems and downtime Cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining equipment, machinery, and work stations, using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants Observing conveyor operations and monitor lights, dials, and gauges, to maintain specified operating levels and to detect equipment malfunctions Effectively communicates tasks, directives and policies with both senior management and supervised workers. Requirements to be successful in this position: Background/experience with the current SIMON Maintenace system is preferred. Bachelor's Degree in agricultural-related studies or Business with relevant work experience is strongly preferred. Must possess strong leadership skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. This job requires the ability to read and comprehend written and oral operational and safety instructions and related rules, policies and memos, and to communicate clearly with co-workers and supervisors. For safety reasons, must be able to read, write, understand and follow written and/or verbal instructions in English Here are some of the physical requirements for this role: This job can be physically strenuous You will work in tight and confined spaces You will work at heights You will need the ability to frequently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more This job will require the ability to ascend/descend ladders and stairs You will be required to wear PPE which will include respirators in certain areas You will be exposed to the weather, including extreme heat and/or cold, wind, rain, snow, and other adverse weather conditions Must be able to walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces You will be exposed to various site hazards, including but not limited to loud noises and flashing lights, dust and fumes, hazardous materials, heavy equipment and machinery, and other situations specific to the work and location Additional Information: A complete job description is available upon request Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace You may view available jobs at and apply using the online job posting. Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. This package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits are subject to change. For more information visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Bartlett-Grain