Feed Mill Operations Manager (ID: 3440)

The Opportunity

Our client is a long-established agricultural co-operative with locations across central Ontario. We are currently conducting a search for an experienced Operations Manager (Feed and Agronomy) who will manage a team at their location in central ON.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the General Manager, this role is responsible for the Feed Mill Operations and Agronomy, including grain handling, safety and maintenance, rolling stock, and customer service.

Compensation

• A comprehensive package including a competitive salary, a very attractive bonus plan, benefits, pension, and RRSP contribution matching, is negotiable based on the successful candidate’s capacity and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervises, leads, and develops assigned employees.
• Trains assigned employees to meet operational, safety and company and government regulatory and safety criteria.
• Responsible for monthly grain inventory measurements.
• Responsible for grain handling including incoming, stored, and outgoing grain. Maintains the grain quality, blending, and providing grain drying services.
• In coordination with Sales Managers and operations, oversees the production, management and distribution of chemicals, fertilizer and seed inventories.
• Oversees and implements grain pricing considering sample and inspection grade on all incoming and outgoing grain shipments.
• Provides professional customer service that result in increased sales.
• Ensures the maximum utilization efficiency of storage and grain handling equipment.
• Acts as a liaison for the department between branches and other company departments.
• Responsible for compliance (or exceeding) all operational, quality, government, regulatory and health and safety regulations as well as the maintenance and professional appearance of equipment, rolling stock and facilities.
• In collaboration Senior Management, ensure record keeping adheres to all required legislation.
• Prepare and present monthly reports as directed by the General Manager with regards to HR, financial statements and other data
• Follow direction to complete other tasks and projects as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A degree or diploma in Ag Economics, Ag Marketing or Agri-Business, or a combination of related education and experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience demonstrating the ability to provide successful leadership for location management.
• Prior experience in the agricultural industry with grain and crop inputs is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with livestock nutrition, including ration balancing.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with CFIA and HACCP regulatory and health and safety standards.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) as well as additional web-based sites, and the ability to quickly learn and utilize new software.
• A valid Canadian driver’s license is required.