Assistant Superintendent - Grain Operations

This position provides leadership support for day-to-day operations and maintenance oversight at the location. The overall objective for this position is to continuously meet and exceed expectations relating to the changing business needs and related requirements to keep the grain handling facility operating in a safe, efficient and competitive manner.

• Support all functions of operations to ensure best practices and employee compliance with safety and maintenance programs 
• Support the operational excellence, continuous improvement, safety and environmental programs at the elevator to ensure a productive, safe working environment 
• Lead basic elevator projects and assist the management team in all other major strategic projects to ensure targets are met  
• Collaborate with management in forecasting, problem solving and long-term strategic planning
• Assist with development of comprehensive operating plans
• Monitor and assist elevator management to help achieve financial and business goals 
• Maintain company specific software and operating systems   
• Participate in employee recruitment and conduct interviews for the hiring process 

• Associates degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 18-months to 2 years of grain elevator experience

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Ability to utilize company specific software and operations systems
• Solid teamwork and leadership skills
• Strong communication skills
• Basic understanding of P&L

• Frequently climbs ladders; occasionally works at heights of 100 feet.
• Occasionally lifts 20-pounds.
• Regularly lifts 100-pounds with assistance from co-worker.
• Regularly moves items weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently required to: sit for prolonged periods of time, reach for/manipulate standard office equipment, communicate with various staff and/or reach for and manipulate objects.

• Frequently exposed to outdoor/uncontrolled weather conditions.
• Regularly exposed to major amounts of dust.
• Occasionally exposed to chemicals

Compensation structure will be an annual base salary commesurate with experience, including incentive (bonus) eligibility. 

Note:  Valid Driver’s License required for insurance purposes. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs.  When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.