Assistant Operations Manager

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Job Title: Assistant Operations Manager
Location: Wichita, KS, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Bunge
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: City : Wichita State : Kansas (US-KS) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number: 46303

Job Summary:

The Assistant Operations Manager is responsible for providing various support functions for operational activities. This role will assist in the development and maintenance of the facility as directed by the Operations and Commercial Managers. This person must work and communicate effectively with the Operations Manager to help assure the facility is in a constant state of preparedness to meet schedules and take advantage of opportunities that arise. This includes assisting with inventory control, operational cost control and logistics, mix & blend including grain conditioning and space allocation, preventative maintenance, talent management including production planning, energy conservation, and asset security.

Essential Job Functions:

Assist and assure effective inventory control within company requirements
Help ensure the superintendent is maintaining at or below the operational cost control plan
Assist Operations Manager in development and execution of facility improvements
Aid in maximizing mix & blend opportunities by utilizing in house stocks and grain available in the marketplace using effective space allocation
Assist in scheduling preventative maintenance functions while maintaining a safe and reliable facility in compliance with OSHA grain handling standards
Help complete talent development for operational staff to manage cost and guarantee uninterrupted facility operations
Assist in ensuring implementation of energy conservation program and enhance sustainability while reducing cost and/or consumption of energy.
Aid in maintaining the security of the asset to minimize or eliminate exposure to theft, property damage, vandalism, and trespassing.
Lead workers onsite, including contractors, temps, and service providers
Help ensure compliance with all required safety, regulatory, environmental, and company programs, including Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding Occupation Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, and Operational Permit requirements

Other Job Functions:

Other duties as assigned
Provide excellent customer service and assist customers as needed
Recommend process improvements as necessary

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills:

Ability to work and interact well with others
High School Diploma or GED
Prior experience working in an elevator and/or terminal
Farming background a plus

Special Demands:

Heavy-duty, operational, mechanical, and technical hands-on responsibilities
Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, kneel, and bend
Frequently required to lift or move more than 50 pounds
Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
Outdoor work environment, including heights and inclement weather, approximately 80% of the time
Weekend availability will be required on a rotating basis

Job Type: Full-time

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Nearest Major Market: Wichita
Job Segment: Facilities, Recruiting, Compliance, Sustainability, Operations Manager, Operations, Human Resources, Legal, Energy

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Job Post Date: 06/26/26