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 
• 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 
•  Coach and motivate employees
•  Encourage strong team morale 
•  Provide a weekly employee labor and task schedule 

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