Foreman, Operations - Grain

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The Andersons, Inc., is a diversified company rooted in agriculture 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.

This position is responsible for assigning, monitoring, adjusting and overseeing the daily activities associated with grain operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervise and provide work direction to a small team to ensure production needs are met
• Train, guide, monitor, and assess subordinate performance. Assist in selection, motivation, development and management of performance and expectations
• Monitor and analyze production data and take appropriate action to ensure consistent and optimal efficiency in production and inventory processes
• Monitor grain flows and communicate daily inventory updates with leadership. Provide input on, and aid in implementation of, procedures to ensure grain qualities meet or exceed industry standards through proper binning, drying and aeration.
• Participate in or lead safety programs including safety committee meetings, safety training, and exposure and root cause analysis investigations
• Provide input and recommendations to maintenance, logistics and other plant departments that will ensure consistent and optimal production efficiency
• Perform all activities in all areas of grain operations and loading finished product

What is expected of you and others at this level includes:

• 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

Education & experience required:

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

Physical requirements and working environment include:

• 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

Note: 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. 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.

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.