Plant / General Manager

PlantOperations&Maintenance:

• Develop effective operations and labor strategy to achieve budgeted volumes agreed with the Trading Manager.
• Prepare operating budget andcarryoutcostcontrol.
• Coordinatewiththeteamtooptimize operatingresults.
• Plan,direct, prioritize,andoversee dailyoperations.
• WorkwithMaintenancetoadministersafety protocolandenforcementtocreateasafeworkenvironmentforallemployeesandmaintain asafeworkingrecord.
• Work with Maintenance, operators team, and selected contractors to schedulemaintenanceshutdownsandrepairs andidentifyopportunitiesforoperational improvement.
• HaveMaintenancereportonequipment,assets,andresourcesupkeeptoensure maximumlong-termvalue.
• Overseesconstruction/expansionplanning,budgeting,contracting,andexecution.

QualityControl:

• Work closely with Montana State Grain Lab and Independent Inspection Companies to ensure plant staff are aligned on matters of grading.
• Ensure the Trade team is aware of the available quality in the Cut Bank draw area.
• Work through quality discrepancies with inspection companies, plant staff, traders, and growers.
• Practicegrainqualitycontrol protocoluponpurchasing,delivery,cleaning,andloading.
• Handlequality discrepanciesand paymentsettlement.

Safety:

• Ensure allsafety regulationsaremetandadhered to.
• Reportandtrack allincidents, andinvestigateincidents,asrequired.
• Communicate,document, andtrendhazard identificationsandcontrols.
• Provide safety training; ensure employees are trained to complete the related tasks
• Implementcontrols toreducerisks to peopleandequipment.

Procurement &Execution:

• Keepongoing communicationwithgrowers onprices,newcropprospects(variety,tonnage, logistics etc.) and our clients databases (Salesforce,S.F).
• Attending trade shows and local meetings as necessary.
• Relay appropriate market information to the trade team including competitor bids, grower % sold, grower target levels available on farm stocks, and returns per acre in the area.
• Run a harvest sampling program to ensure we are aware of which growers have what quality.
• Executepurchasingstrategywiththepurchasingteamanddailypurchasingasdirectedand/or approvedbyHead office.
• Constantlycommunicatelogisticspositions withrelevantdepartmentsandtroubleshoot.
• Contribute to the evaluation of domestic sales opportunities (and present sales opportunities where available) for existing and new product streams.

Accounts&ContractManagement:

• Manageprocurementandgrowercontracts.
• Monitorto ensure contracts are signed, and delivered on time and within spec. Where issues arise, inform relevantteamsand take corrective action.
• Develop agrower basethroughthorough andtimelycustomer service.
• Developcomplete andaccurateknowledgeandunderstandingofthecurrent contracttermsandpositionsforeachgrowerbypulling summaryreportsin Salesforce.
• Coordinate with growers, plant team, rails, and logistics team to schedule delivery,cleaning, andloadingtomeetshipping positionandqualityrequirements.
• Observeshort/long positionsof each commodityin the contextof mark-to-market.
• Handleover/underweightsettlements,washoutcontracts,etc.andmakenotes/adjustmentsaccordinglyinSalesforce.

Teamwork&HR:

• WorkwithHRtohire, exitstaff,scheduleshifts,andsignoffleaves.
• Motivatestaff, assess performance,identifybarriers thatimpedethemfromcompletingjobduties,andrecommendsolutions.
• Developteamwork toensure theeffectivefunctioningoftheplantandconnectivitybetween shifts
• Trainand/orshareknowledge withCanadateams.
• Fosterateamculture.
• Identifyopportunitiesforprocessimprovement.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A relevant post-secondary degree diploma is considered an asset
• Proven ability in logistics methods and procedures
• Grain commodity industry experience and understanding
• Grain Procurement in Montana marketplace an asset
• Multi-tasker who is a solution-focused and a decisive problem solver
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong time management skills and multi-vision skills; ability to face deadlines, meet shipping dates and manage team times accordingly.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to motivate employees.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential material

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• 7400mt of volume through the cleaner in the first full year of operations and 11,000mt in each subsequent year
• 12,600mt of additional volume through the bulk handling facility bins of farm-dressed products in the first year and 18,000mt in each subsequent year.
• Assisting with handling protein and starch from Canadian protein plant when needed
• Analyze and if feasible utilize third-party handling facilities to increase volumes in different growing areas.
• Analyze and if feasible enter the feed barley market.
• Analyze the chickpea sizing equipment and market potential in sized chickpeas and put together a business case for R&M to enter that market if necessary.
• Running the plant in a cost and operationally efficient manner. This includes managing overheads and maintaining the equipment such that it is in strong operational order.
• Analyze other opportunities as necessary.
• Load product quickly and on spec and minimize any costs associated with either, including demurrage.
• Working with the Trade team and Plant Staff to effectively troubleshoot any quality claims that arise in the plant such that the risk is mitigated from the quality issue happening again. Develop Targets of quality we are claimed against.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as an MS Document

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Why is This a Great Opportunity:

International company with opportunities around the World in the exciting Ag industry.