Operations Lead

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Job Title: Operations Lead
Location: Holtwood, PA, Mid-Atlantic United States, USA

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

Job Description: Who we are:

We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement.

We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 1,000 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector - agriculture! Learn more here: https://www.thewengergroup.com

Position summary:

The Operations Lead oversees and participates in the daily operations of the grain elevator, providing direction and coordination for Commodity Operations staff involved in receiving, drying, storing, quality control, and transporting grains.

What you will do:

Train and supervise Commodity Operations staff and seasonal employees in operations and facility maintenance/upkeep.
Must gain working knowledge of all equipment and machinery
Coordinate repair/preventative maintenance work with crew
Communicate with grain originator and logistics personnel on grain movement
Ensure quality at production level meets or exceeds customer standards
Ensure that all team members have received and practice proper safety regulations, company policies, and procedures
Monitor grain condition, aeration, grain movement, cleaning operations, dryer operations, task assessments, and grain inventories
Oversee that all buildings, vehicles, equipment and grounds are maintained and repaired, including mowing grass and trimming brush
Ensure the work force is available to handle the daily needs of the elevator and are informed of daily duties
Keep management informed on technical developments and operating improvements within the elevator
Work with other locations to provide support for maintenance of equipment
Perform other duties as assigned

What you are:

High school diploma or equivalent
An associate or college degree (BA/BS in agriculture, manufacturing or relevant industry preferred)
Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a supervisory role within the agriculture industry preferred
Able to understand and contribute to all functions in a grain and fertilizer operation
Knowledge of grain handling techniques, equipment, operations, and maintenance

Qualifications needed:

Able to drive and operate elevator equipment: Bobcat, forklift, front-end loader
Good communication skills with customers and fellow employees
Strong mechanical skills
Time management/planning competencies
Proven track of management, supervision, and leadership
Strong agronomic competencies
Demonstrated critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Proficient oral and written communication skills
General maintenance skills
Commitment to develop a safe culture
Positive attitude and ability to motivate other team members
Ability to lead continuous improvement in operations and service levels

Physical requirements:

Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
Ability to lift up to a maximum of 100lbs with assistance of other team members
Ability to climb ladders and work in high places
Ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to work in dusty conditions
Ability to work additional hours during Harvest seasons

What our benefits are for all full-time team members:

Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday , Volunteer Day, Parental Leave, etc.
Carebridge Employee Assistance Program
Medical

Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance

I n addition to our more traditional benefits, we also offer great perks and numerous resources for professional development and team building :

Promotional opportunities
Rewards and recognition programs
Robust onboarding and training program
Employee Discount Programs (Perks at Work)
Employee referral program
Encouraging and collaborative culture

Each team member has the potential to earn a yearly bonus based on the achievement of company goals.

The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Job Post Date: 05/15/26