Grain Elevator Terminal Manager - FS GRAIN - Ransom, IL

SALARY RANGE: $75,000-$115,000 / year

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

• The Rail Terminal Manager is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Ransom rail terminal along with the Grand Ridge elevator. The manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations to include staffing, loading, and unloading while striving to meet the Company’s goals and profit margins.

SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP

• Develop and train operation employees to ensure employee engagement and safe working environments.
• Coordinate with shipping yard, grain inspection, merchandising, and staff to ensure all BNSF rail cars are loaded in a timely fashion.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and staffing of all facilities for maximizing profits while providing high quality customer service.
• Responsible for grain quality and modifies operation and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operations.
• Responsible for providing grain services to including load outs, drying, and blending of grain.
• Responsible for compliance and enforcement of OSHA, State, Federal, and Company safety regulations.
• Maintain a professional appearance of employees, equipment, rolling stock and facilities.
• Oversees inventory management including monthly inventory measurement to comply with State mandate and company policy.
• Communicate grain quality and facility/equipment conditions with Operations Manager.
• Communicate job expectations including planning, monitoring, appraising and reviewing job performance.
• Enforce employee handbook and safety procedures.
• Resolve problems arising from employee conflict or operation failures. Communicate any issues with Operations Manager, as needed. Identify trends in both employee and operational management.
• Coordinates the purchasing of facility equipment and supplies for the repair and maintenance of facilities.
• Coordinates with Safety Manager for effective safety training for all employees and needed documentation
• Recommends or approves expenditures and appropriations to optimize profitability at assigned facility.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides professional customer service that results in a pleasant experience for customers.
• Adheres to the company Uniform Policy and maintains the appropriate professional image.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Normally requires 3 years or more of operations related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of planning, organization, problem solving, project management and computer proficiency.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant including nights and weekends.
• Ability to travel independently and overnight.
• Occasionally exposed or required to:
  • Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
  • Noisy conditions
  • Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
  • Work at varying heights including climbs on grain bins, legs, etc.
  • Lift 51 - 70 lbs.

FS GRAIN is a leading grain company with 80 full time employees operating in Northern Illinois. FS GRAIN operates 19 facilities with a combined storage capacity of 40 million bushels, and access to multiple grain markets, including ownership of two Class I shuttle loaders.