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Supervisor, Operations - Grain

The Andersons Albion Ethanol

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Wisner, LA
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

As a North American leader in agribusiness and renewable fuels, The Andersons operates in a unique space, bringing together agriculture, energy, and global markets. From the farm to customers around the world, we help move food, feed, and fuel where it’s needed most.

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.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for supervising the daily activities of the of a grain facility including operations, staffing, maintenance, safety, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and document the operations of the facility through proper and timely maintenance of equipment and daily housekeeping

  • Select, train, develop and evaluate performance of grain worker team members

  • Lead the facility safety programs including safety committee meetings, safety training, and exposure and root cause analysis investigations

  • Assist with projecting annual goals and develop annual operating expense and capital budgets. Track budgets throughout the year

  • Manage grain flows to maximize the drying and mixing of grain with daily inventory updates communication with leadership. Implement procedures to ensure that grain qualities meet or exceed industry standards through proper binning, drying and aeration

  • Track all losses and gains of grain shrink that have resulted from drying, aeration and mechanical movement of grain and maximize blending of grain to offset grain shrink and financial impact

Applicable to Food Grade Facilities:

  • Maintain a good working knowledge and adherence to all food safety policies and procedures

  • Perform all tasks in a fashion that promotes the safety and quality of our products

  • Actively participate in all required food safety and quality related meetings and training events

  • Ensure employees are fully aware food safety related concerns and requirements

  • Take necessary corrective/preventative action steps to reduce or eliminate food safety risks

What is Expected of You and Others at This Level

  • Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of a business or technical support or production team

  • Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors

  • Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan, receives guidance and oversight from a manager

  • Typically, does not spend more than 20% of time performing the work supervised

Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level

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

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

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

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

  • Directs Work - Provides clear direction, delegation, and removes obstacles to get work done

  • Resourcefulness - Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred or required

  • 3-5 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

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

This job description is intended to give you a general understanding of the role and the type of work involved, but it may not include every responsibility or requirement. Employment with The Andersons, Inc. is at will, which means both you and the Company can end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable law, nothing in this description should be viewed as a contract.

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