Grain Operations Supervisor Trainee

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Job Description:

In the last 75 years, The Andersons, Inc. has grown from a single grain elevator to an essential agribusiness with diverse interests in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and plant nutrient industries. But what has remained constant throughout the decades is how deeply we are committed to service.

We are a company which creates value for and builds mutually beneficial and enduring relationships with all stakeholders and others with whom we do business. We continue to leverage our core strengths in both the commodity grain and fertilizer industries to strategically grow while remaining committed to a legacy of success to become the most nimble and innovative North American ag supply chain company.

Grain Operations Supervisors at The Andersons, Inc. are an integral component of the ag supply chain by leading the day-to-day management of our grain facilities. Our management teams consist of leaders who are committed to establishing and promoting a culture of safety amongst team members across the United States and Canada. Individuals in these roles also possess key skills of a disciplined safety mindset, hands-on leadership, and overall knowledge of asset management.

To guide the learning and development of college students interested in pursuing a career as a leader in a grain operations facility, The Andersons has built a management trainee program. All individuals in the Grain Operations Supervisor Trainee Program receive a broad and hands-on experience in all aspects of grain operations, including but not limited to:

• Operations performance
• Inventory management
• Team development and leadership
• Grain elevator safety
• Elevator financials

All individuals are required to complete multiple rotations within our North America based asset locations over the course of 12-18 months based on business needs and performance.

Day to Day Responsibilities of Grain Operations Supervisor Trainees include:

• Motivate, train, develop, and lead team of hourly personnel at facility
• Partner with merchandising team to coordinate all transportation and maintenance needs for the facility to ensure on-time deliveries
• Develop knowledge of product quality, quantity, and inventories
• Establish, promote, and enforce a culture of safety amongst a diverse team
• Develop leadership skills to provide a base knowledge for future management opportunities

For the Grain Operations Supervisor Trainee program, we are looking for individuals who meet the following requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Engineering, or Business Management, or related field
• One year of relevant work experience or internships
• Fluent in English, knowledge of second language is a plus
• Willingness to travel and flexibility to relocate
• Demonstrate leadership ability and ability to influence others
• Self-starter who is highly motivated with the ability to develop creative solutions
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience in customer service and able to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Excellent written and verbal skills and detail-oriented in the areas that require analysis

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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