Job Description
Job Overview:
Our business spans the full value chain, which means the work we do directly supports farmers, customers, and communities every day. Whether it’s helping producers succeed, delivering essential products, or advancing more sustainable energy solutions, our impact is both local and global.
What truly sets us apart is how we work together. We are a performance-driven, people-powered organization where employees are owners, sharing in our success and helping shape our future. We invest in our team through development opportunities, meaningful career paths, and a culture that encourages growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
At the core of everything we do is our Statement of Principles. We are committed to providing extraordinary service to our customers, helping our employees improve, supporting our communities, and increasing the value of the company for our shareholders.
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 Summary
This role is responsible for leading all aspects of port terminal operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant handling of commodities. This position will oversee daily operations, including vessel, rail, barge, and truck logistics, while driving performance in safety, productivity, cost management, and customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily port terminal operations ensuring scheduling and throughput efficiency
Lead facility safety programs to drive and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, USCG, and company policies
Establish and execute our feed ingredient rail unloading and vessel loading program
Develop and maintain strong relationships with the Port and Coast Guard, ensuring our facility consistently remains in full compliance with all regulations
Establish and maintain strong relationships with third party resources, including staffing agencies, contractors, and logistics partners
Establish and drive daily operational goals for the location leveraging clear and consistent communications
Collaborate on budgetary and capital plans through a team approach along with the Director of Operations and Profit Center Manager
Project and develop a strategic 3 – 5 year capital plan for facility
Ensure facility maintenance is being planned and completed in a disciplined time frame, both preventative and long term
Monitor and track the logistics, flows, and processing of grain to ensure the facility is maximizing profitability and minimizing shrink
Drive continuous training and development of direct reports, and monitor the training and development of teams reporting up through your direct reports
Report and analyze the financial impact of all facility operations in your business
What is Expected of You and Others at This Level
Provides leadership to managers, supervisors and/or professional staff
Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related units
Develop departmental plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities
Controls resources and policy formation in area of responsibility
Decisions are guided by resource availability and functional objectives
Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level
Balances Stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders
Business Insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals
Organizational Savvy - Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process and people-related organizational objectives
Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, and the way forward is not clear
Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
7-10 years’ relevant experience required
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Experience in terminal or grain export operations preferred
Familiarity with rail and barge logistics preferred
Capital project exposure and leadership required
Physical Requirements and Working Environment
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer
Must be able to stand for an extended period of time
Ability to frequently lift/push/pull up to 75 pounds
Must be able to climb/stoop/kneel at heights up to 180 feet
Works indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures
Working conditions could include dust, fumes, moderate noise and uneven surfaces
May require extended hours and on-call support to support the 24/7 operation
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. #LI-AL1 #IND123
Disclaimer:
The Andersons, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and consider candidates without regard to any status protected by law, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
We also prioritize a safe and healthy workplace. The Company maintains a drug-free work environment and may require drug, alcohol, and/or medical testing depending on the role.
To ensure a consistent hiring process, The Andersons, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies that do not have a formal agreement in place and is not responsible for any related fees.
Finally, we want to help you stay informed and safe during your job search. Please note that The Andersons only uses company email addresses, which contain “@andersonsinc.com” or"@theandersons.com", to communicate with candidates via email. If you are contacted by someone about an open job at The Andersons, please verify the domain of the sender’s email address. If something seems unusual, we encourage you to verify communications and report any concerns through TalentAquisition@andersonsinc.com
