National company who has a great reputation and locations across many states is looking to hire an experienced Location Manager for one of it's Grain Elevators. This position will oversee daily operations at a busy grain handling facility. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team, maintain high-quality standards, and ensure efficient, safe, and profitable facility performance.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Engaging project leader with strong team skills.
- Continuous improvement of manufacturing process and methods to generate improved plant performance and workflow optimization and efficiencies.
- Manages and overseas daily records of the receiving, grading, binning, cleaning, processing, blending and shipping of products ensuring optimal use of facility space and equipment to meet shipping commitments.
- Coordinates effectively with Merchandising and Transportation logistics to maximize throughput and profitability including maintaining an up-to-date understanding of end-use requirements in order to plan for and meet specifications.
- Monitors overall receiving and shipping to avoid long line-ups, demurrage on railcars, containers and trucks.
- Collects, monitors and analyzes facility operations data to anticipate potential problems and recommend solutions and / or prevention activities.
- Responsible for pulling product samples and sending them to local grain offices for quality analysis.
- Partner with inbound logistics to ensure the proper quality and quantity of product arrives at the facility as needed.
- Inventory and materials management.
- General housekeeping and upkeep of working area to include sanitation.
- Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed and in compliance with the HACCP and appropriate SQF programs
- Must have open availability to work a flexible schedule when production requires including; ability to work at different area facilities and extended shift hours.
- Fosters a team environment of continuous improvement in health and safety business process and creating a positive company culture.
- Other duties assigned
Skills, Knowledge, Education and Experience :
High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented successful completion of an Agribusiness certificateMinimum of three (3) years of experience in grain facility strongly preferred.Demonstrated project management and process improvement management.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Demonstrates integrity, flexibility, sound judgement and strong critical thinking skills.Benefits Offered :
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and RX benefitsCompany paid Life Insurance and DisabilityFlexible Spending PlansEmployee Assistance Program401K Retirement savings planPaid Holidays, Vacation and Sick leaveJoin a team that values quality, service, and safety while supporting the local ag community. Submit a resume to be considered. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
If you would like to learn more about other Ag opportunities, contact Daniel Fischer at 414-387-1402 or email at Daniel.Fischer@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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