GRAIN LOCATION MANAGER

Job Title: Grain Location Manager

Division: Grain

Reports to: CEO & VP of Grain

Summary: The Grain Location Manager is responsible for the overall management and performance of the assigned grain facility, with a strong focus on rail logistics, grain marketing support, space management, and operational efficiency. This leadership role works closely with the VP of Grain to develop and execute strategies that optimize storage capacity, maintain compliance, and ensure excellent service for area producers and customers.

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

• Uphold and support Ag Plus's Vision, Mission, and Core Business Values.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude with both customers and fellow employees.
• Provide exceptional, courteous customer service at all times.
• Read and follow all employee policies as outlined by the company.
• Manage budgeting and cost control for the assigned location.
• Promote and support Ag Plus's grain and agronomy programs.
• Ensure all facilities and equipment are well-maintained, clean, and in proper working conditions.
• Complete the required documentation and activity reports accurately and on time.
• Monitor grain inventory condition and complete weekly inventory reports.
• Maintain OSHA and Ag Plus safety records as required.
• Provide customers with cash grain bids and explain basic grain contract options.
• Promote Ag Plus products and services to both existing and prospective customers.
• Communicate company policies and site operations to customers as needed.
• Recommend facility repairs and operational improvements to the CEO & VP of Grain.
• Oversee training for plant personnel to ensure tasks are completed properly and safely.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure seasonal readiness and efficiency.
• Maintain regular contact with customers and actively manage a list of prospects.
• Follow Ag Plus credit policies and guidelines.
• Assist in developing and implementing Ag Plus policies, procedures, and goals.
• Ensure location operations are in compliance with safety standards and all applicable regulations.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment across management staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Directly supervises assigned employees. Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; creating a non-hostile work environment; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:                                                  

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university; or 15 years or more related experience and/or education; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a knowledge of accounting software; Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Mandatory:

• Valid Driver's License

Optional:

• Commercial Driver's License with Hazardous Material Endorsement

CCA certificate

• USDA grain weighing and grading license.

Other Skills and Abilities:                                                          

Voluntary training in providing First Aid and CPR 

Competencies

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.