Superintendent

This position is responsible for all areas of the day-to-day operations of a grain facility. This position will work closely with the Commercial manager in overall management of the facility and in other areas including SHE, Operations, Personnel, Maintenance, and Housekeeping. Cross-function interaction is an essential responsibility to ensure the success of operations. Primary Responsibilities/Essential FunctionsOperations and Maintenance· Operates and maintains assets safely and in compliance with Company and Governmental policies and guidelines· Oversees daily operation specific to site: logistics, loading/unloading of grain which may include truck, bargeand/or rail, maintenance and housekeepingo Writing up barge numbers that are in the slip and entering them into a computer, collecting grainsamples, entering truck and barge grain/oilseed grade and weight details into the inventory system andbilling out loaded barges.· Overall responsible for maintaining the quality and quantity of grain/oilseed stocks.· Performs daily/weekly/monthly inspections including: legs, conveyors, mechanical equipment and generalsanitary conditions. Ensures that all safety equipment is in good working order; works with maintenancepersonnel to schedule work to be performed· Responsible for preparing and monitoring the facility budget and monthly PnL review as well as involved withthe development of budgets, Cap X improvements and maintenance plans.· Implements and communicates operating and maintenance policies and procedures· Ensures that performance measurements are appropriately utilized· Ensures employees are provided the required training and indoctrination for the area, jobs/ tasks prior to assigningwork. Follows up with the operations staff to insure they are following proper procedures and wearing theappropriate PPE.· Supports and administers approved Company policies, clearly communicates new policies and objectives to allemployees.· Develops goals and objectives for the location staff and implements training programs· Interfaces with LDC commercial Teams, forwarders and KC staff to ensure daily operations run efficiently· Understands and acts upon the commercial customers’ needs and helps implement new business initiatives· Coordination between the operations and commercial group at the location is key for a successful and profitablefacility. The management team as a whole will need excellent communication and transparency to all issues tobuild and maintain teamwork.· Works with internal support functions i.e., HR, Accounting, Execution, Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE)to meet organizational goals and objectives.· Collaborates with the respective Regional Manager-U.S. Gulf or Regional Operations Manager-PNW onconstruction projects· Collaborates with the respective Regional Manager-U.S. Gulf or Regional Operations Manager-PNW and the local plant supervisors to identify opportunities for improvement to the facilities and to resolve production/operating issues SHE (Safety, Health, Environmental)· Assists with the implementation of safety and regulatory policies/procedures· Overall responsibility for safety and security of the facility· Involved in the continuous improvement process and training to improve SHE· Reviews all incident reports and is involved with corrective action plans Employee Supervision· Provides training to direct reports· Implements corporate programs· Resolves personnel issues (consults with direct supervisor as needed on certain issues)· Oversees staffing of the facility on the local level· Conducts annual performance appraisals and coaching Additional Responsibilities· Working knowledge and understanding of the Facility Security Plan· If it is a union facility – has a great understanding of the local union contract· Working relationship with the local contacts for the Port, railroads, barge lines, stevedores and vessel agents· Ensures compliance with all Company, Federal, State and Local laws, regulations and requirements, including butnot limited to permit requirements.· Completes various other duties and projects as assigned.