Facility Manager

About the Role
The Facility Manager is responsible for managing and operating a facility or multiple asset-based locations, which includes the planning and day to day execution of the merchandising and operational strategies for the trade unit. This position will oversee and be accountable for execution of all processes, including but not limited to, operational activities across multiple teams, training and development of team members, transportation logistics, blending and mixing of all products, maintaining the identity preservation of products, compliance of safety processes/procedures, vendor and customer relations, and enhance Scoular's ability to operate and grow our business. The Facility Manager position is responsible for the growth and development of merchants and operations teams to perform at a high level.

• Accountable for planning and execution of operational and merchandising strategies for the facility(s) and trade unit.
• Responsible for expense management for the assigned business.
• Partner with Area Group Manager or Trade Unit Manager to provide insight on monthly P L management and development of quarterly forecasts and merchandising plans for the managed locations.
• Provide execution leadership to functional team. Understand team's capacity and trade/execute within that.
• Executing origination/merchandising activity in partnership with Trade Unit team.
• Develop and fulfill annual production and operating expense budget focused on providing Scoularwith improving financial performance.
• Partner with Regional or Area Facility manager to provide input on strategic plans to maintain facility in industry-competitiveperformance capability through preventive maintenance programs and capital improvementstrategies.
• Responsible for all aspects of inventory management, including product segregation, product conditioning, maintaining inventory quality, maximize mix and blend activities, controlling shrink, ensuring accurate weights and grades on inbound and outbound shipments, and achieving contract specification on all shipments.
• Oversee processes of accurately weighing, sampling, grading, testing, and binning of all in-bound grain. Maintaining samples and identity preserved lot number system throughout the process (contractual or regulatory)
• Ensure that facilities are clean and well-kept, inside and out, to reflect Company's high standards.
• Brings local product expertise andis able todiscuss products with customers providing deep marketinformation including end-using industry analysis, customer utilization of capacity,etc.
• Support Producer Origination programs.
• Accountable for providing impeccable service to our customers and proactively maintaining strong relationships to leverage market opportunities.
• Manage/Coordinate transportation and logistics to ensure all transportation coordination needs for on-time deliveries are met. Ensure all rail and truck processes are in place to meet the locations shipping and delivery needs.
• Ensure completion of administrative functions which includes all necessary paperwork (Scoular and government required) are completed properly and submitted in a timely manner to meet all requirements necessary for each process.
• Drive Employee Safety agenda and improvement.
• Ensure facility, products and equipment are safe, well maintained, of the appropriate quality and all certifications, permits and inspections are current and compliant. Responsible for facility safety programs and training.
• Ensure all aspects of the physical assets meet government regulations and Scoular policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Accountable for operational management and team development.
• Manage multiple teams to include laborers, superintendents, trainees, merchandising assistants, originators and merchants. Partner with Services teams to lead and execute all people management functions of team (recruiting, training, development and workflow management).
• Engage and inspire teams through inclusive leadership, making Scoular a great place to work.
• Identify and participate in collaboration opportunities between businesses within the Division and across Divisions.
• Ensure organizational agility to navigate unprecedented change.

About You

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated experience managing or operating a grain elevator, cleaning plant, mill or ag commodity processing facility.
• Experience in personnel management.
• Effective communication skills.
• Detailed and process oriented. Demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet scheduled deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and independently solve problems.
• Effective customer service skills and a positive style in business transactions
• Ability to perform in a high-stress and fast paced environment
• Knowledge of accounting, financial practices and procedures
• Knowledge of the agricultural industry's trading standards and procedures
• Ability to use commercial travel, as needed.

Preferred

• +2 years of Agri-business related experience
• 4+ years of supervisory experience
• Understanding of grain markets, hedging and commodity flows
• Food grade grain or seed experience
• Grain grading experience

Performance statement:In performing their responsibilities, employees are expected to perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision, interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers, work effectively as a team contributor and independently while understanding the necessity for communication with other employees and throughout Scoular.
EEO statement:The Scoular Company is an equal opportunity employer.
Why work here?
Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible.We are a $10 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1400 employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people.
We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity.Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitmentshere.
Benefits:

• We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day - there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning.
• On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match.
• Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off.
• We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year, we encourage team members to give back and make a social impact.