Foreman – Operations

Job Description:

About The Andersons, Inc. 

The Andersons, Inc., is a North American agriculture and renewable fuels company that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com. 

Position Overview

This position is accountable for day to day coordination, direction, control, and supervision of all activities at the assigned facility. This includes coordination of activities in a multiple shift operation and responsibility for safety, operations, efficiency and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the activities of a larger operations team including tasks, projects and production plans
• Hire, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the daily activities of all team members within the assigned area of responsibility
• Facilitate good communication and ongoing follow-up on issues that require attention.
• Ensures efficient use of labor and equipment
• Coordination with the Maintenance Department on all necessary scheduled and preventative maintenance requirements to ensure efficient operations and to minimize downtime.
• Performs basic resource scheduling activities
• This position will be responsible for up to 30 direct reports

What is Expected of You and Others at This Level

• Has developed expertise, typically through a combination of job-related training and considerable on the job experience
• Coordinates and supervises the daily work of others
• Works autonomously within established procedures and practices, receives guidance and oversight from manager
• Has developed a specialized level of skill to perform assigned tasks

First Level Leader: Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level

• Manages Conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively and with a minimum of noise

• Communicates Effectively - Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward

• Directs Work - Providing direction, delegating and removing obstacles to get work done

• Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently

• Demonstrates Self-Awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 5+ years’ relevant experience required

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Must be able to stand/sit for an extended period of time
• Ability to frequently lift/push/pull up to 60 pounds
• Must be able to climb/stoop/kneel at heights up to 100 feet
• Works indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures
• Working conditions could include: dust, fumes, moderate noise and uneven surfaces

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles. #IND123

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at [email protected].

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

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