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Maplehurst Farms

Regional Grain Operations Manager

Maplehurst Farms, Rochelle, Illinois, United States, 61068

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Operations

Maintain and manage grain quality and quantity for specified locations

Monitor and control grain discounts and expenses for specified locations

Monitor grain dryer operations for specified locations

Coordinate the daily logistics of grain and products the specified facilities

Prepare to execute a weekly facility-specific shipping schedule

Conduct and document physical inspections of grain condition and quality at all specified locations

Complete monthly facility size ups by the end of the second working day of each month

Monitor the blending process of grain for delivery

Provide training to grain operators to improve grades, reduce discounts, and eliminate the chance of rejected loads.

Work alongside the Grain Operations Manager in the creation of standard operating procedures

Manage the implementation and utilization of standard operation procedures

Repair and Maintenance

Maintain facility housekeeping, preventive maintenance, and other required documentation

Schedule and document equipment preventive and necessary maintenance

Maintain company assets

Provide input on needed projects and improvements

When directed, oversee grain facility upgrades and building projects

Review and prioritize repair orders with grain operations staff

Provide a yearly maintenance schedule for all locations and document progress weekly

Assist in Dekra RCI implementation

Train Grain Operators to be proficient with Dekra RCI

Safety

Lead by example and promote a positive safety culture

Ensure that all work practices are completed in a safe manner and promote safety amongst employees and customers

Prepare a Job Safety Analysis and submit for approval prior to beginning work on special projects

Provide training and monitor the activities of all outside contractors and visitors

Meet compliance with all federal, state, local, and company safety policies

Enforce all safety policies and initiatives

Personnel

Manage and schedule grain operations personnel for specified locations

Hire and train location Grain Operations Employees; full time, part time, and seasonal

Notify the Grain Operations Manager of personnel issues

Assist the Grain Operations Manager with disciplinary actions of supervised employees

Conduct performance reviews to supervised employees a minimum of 2 times per year

Coach and motivate employees

Encourage strong team morale

Provide a daily labor and task schedule to all employees and Grain Operations Manager

Accounting

Assist in controlling grain department facility costs

Assist in monitoring, approving, and signing off on grain department accounts payables

Provide input for fiscal year grain department budget

Control overtime expenses

Miscellaneous

Communicate and document progress updates to Grain Operations Manager weekly

Facilitate weekly group staff meetings

Act in a manner that helps promote a positive image for Maplehurst Farms and contributes to great customer service

Perform other needed functions as requested by management