Location Grain Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Skyland Grain team today!

With roots from one of our parent companies dating back to 1915, Skyland Grain, LLC is a grain farmers’ co-op providing producers with the supplies and services their operations need to succeed today and in the future. Visit our website at today to learn more! We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages!

The Location Grain Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations and the profitability of the Grain department for the assigned location(s). A description of the duties includes:

• Manages the overall operations of the Grain department in accordance with the Company policies and procedures;
• Provides leadership, training and supervision to the location's Grain employees;
• Promotes company and branch location employee cohesiveness through effective communication, teamwork and shared services;
• Maintains and promotes safety awareness; follows safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements;
• Prepares and presents safety meetings for respective location(s);
• Responsible for emergency coordination in accordance with company policy and procedure, in the event of an accident or disaster;
• Responsible for maintaining clean facilities, and complying with all state and federal regulations pertaining to a safe workplace, housekeeping, and all activities that require regulation compliance;
• Ensures routine elevator maintenance is being performed at the assigned location(s). This includes pre-harvest inspections twice per year.
• Oversees the service and maintenance of loaders and other equipment used for grain hauling;
• Ensures maintenance, organization and cleanliness of department buildings, elevators, equipment, grounds, and rolling stock/vehicles;
• Responsible for grain quality, condition and accurate grain inventory;
• Monitors the shipment processes at the locations and ensures employees are following procedures. Assist in minimizing the discounts on outbound loads.
• Ensures accurate bin temp reading in a timely fashion each week and report to the Area and/or Regional Manager;
• Submits accurate location reports in a timely manner to include: housekeeping, unscheduled maintenance, and monthly manager inspections;
• Provides excellent customer service by managing difficult or emotional situations; responding promptly to customer needs, resolving questions, complaints and concerns immediately and meeting commitments;
• Effectively communicates by verbal and written means with customers, employees and management;
• Present a clean and professional appearance;
• Perform all other duties as directed by management;

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer operation skills
• Supervisory experience preferred;
• Valid driver's license required;
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds.