Grain Operations Manager

Description

Summary: Responsible for all employees and operational oversight of Grain Operations for New Vision Coop production and facilities.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supports New Vision Co-op’s stated Vision, Mission, and Business Values.
• Projects a positive attitude to customers and employees always.
• Provides outstanding and courteous customer service.   
• Drive Operational and employee efficiencies throughout the Grain Divisions.
• Coach, lead and provide continuing education and constant learning environment for direct and indirect reports.
• Directly supervise Grain Operations Supervisors.
• Coordinate labor and equipment requirements and needs with Operations Supervisors.
• Ensure the company is always fully utilizing operations employees across Grain to improve efficiencies and reduce labor costs.  
• Manages Grain quantity and quality and inventory by location and report issues.
• Monitor grain inventory system and bin temp cables by location (if applicable).
• Coordinates elevator receiving and shipping logistics and quality requirements with Grain Department Manager and Grain Operations Supervisors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 4 years’ experience or High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 7 years’ experience in grain elevator and agronomy operations. 
• Must have an understanding of bulk material handling and equipment operation and the ability to analyze and repair equipment failures in the safest and most efficient manner possible. 
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Attention to detail, multi-tasking, organizational skills
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

 Why New Vision?

Along with competitive wages, New Vision offers well rounded health insurance benefits including dental, vision, group life, & long/short term disability, HSA/FSA, and 401k (with a 6% company match). Employees benefits also include paid holidays, volunteer time, PTO, clothing allowances, referral program, and profit sharing.