Elevator Manager

Overview

This position is responsible for overall management of our grain elevator facility in Helena, AR in support of the Company s operational and commercial business plan while focusing on safety, productivity, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manage all functions of operations, training, and safety to ensure employees are engaged and adhere to safe work practices.
  
• Originate grain in accordance with flexible marketing and origination; foster and grow customer relationships along the value chain.
  
• Manage facility logistics (truck, rail, barge) and oversee all operational expenses to ensure the budget and business plans are achieved.
  
• Monitor grain inventories, grading processes, grain quality and capture blending opportunities.
  
• Oversee facility housekeeping, regulatory compliance, and best practice programs to ensure adherence to the Company s safety and operational standards.
  
• Responsible for supervising accounting and business control activities including but not limited to: inputting contracts, contract/ticket applications, customer reports, daily activity reports, and month-end accounting.
  
• Responsible for customer service issues and relations.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Business or related field preferred.
  
• Minimum two years (2) grain elevator operations experience.
  
• Knowledge of hedging on the Chicago Board of Trade, grain contracting, and NGFA rules preferred