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About the Role

The Grain Operations Manager is responsible for meeting or exceeding quality standards by managing all aspects of grain crop production, from planting to harvesting, to ensure high-quality yields.

Responsibilities

• Supervise full-time and seasonal Crops Team Associates involved in grain production.
• Provide input on fertilization and crop maintenance programs to positively impact crop production.
• Coordinate manure and fertilizer application, ensuring record maintenance and CAFO plan compliance.
• Coordinate and assist with tilling and land preparation for planting.
• Coordinate and assist with planting procedures to ensure product quality.
• Assist in maintaining weed control and crop inspection programs, including record keeping.
• Coordinate harvesting and trucking procedures, maintaining a valid CDL A license.
• Administer food safety standards for supervised employees and maintain associated records.
• Provide input for crop rotation and seed purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate ordering and delivery of crop inputs.
• Continuously develop and share knowledge of tilling, planting, and land preparation techniques.
• Be available on-call as seasons and weather dictate.
• Ensure high-quality crop production that meets user expectations and maximizes profitability.
• Make equipment purchasing recommendations.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and repairs of crop production equipment.
• Maintain and utilize technological equipment and procedures.
• Follow all prescribed regulatory procedures and maintain required records.
• Prioritize job tasks to meet or exceed departmental standards without sacrificing quality or safety.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ensure employees have necessary licenses to operate equipment and that they are kept current.
• Address concerns and rectify problems with landowners and neighboring farms.
• Coordinate contractor activities related to grain production facilities and land.
• Manage crop production expenses, including equipment repair, maintenance, and land upkeep.
• Communicate company and department vision to employees and foster two-way communication.
• Share department results, recognize achievements, and provide timely feedback to employees.
• Ensure employee needs are met, including training and benefits, and comply with company policies and laws.
• Teach, encourage, and trust employees with new responsibilities and monitor their progress.
• Lead by example, educate others, and ensure up-to-date performance reviews and fair feedback.
• Provide feedback on training programs and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain two-way communication with management and team members.
• Act as a team player, supporting and encouraging co-workers.
• Cooperate with employees through flexibility, cross-training, and reassignment as needed.
• Practice safety and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Leadership experience working with a crop and field team.
• Aptitude and understanding of crop programs, including irrigation, fertility, pest control, weed control, and soil amendments.
• Strong communication, organizational, team building, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment/process problems and propose solutions.
• Knowledge of crop technological tools.
• Basic MS Office skills.
• Must maintain a valid CDL A license.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work in an industrial setting with typical industrial noise levels.

Skills

• Leadership
• Crop programs
• Irrigation
• Fertility
• Pest control
• Weed control
• Soil amendments
• Communication
• Organization
• Team building
• Collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Troubleshooting
• Crop technology
• MS Office

Location

• Clarence
• Brockport

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Leadership experience

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree (Preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

About the Company

• Kreher quality standards are to be met or exceeded.