Plant Manager - Grain Operations

BroadGrain Commodities Inc. (“BroadGrain”) is a fast-growing global company trading and transporting grains, cereals, oilseeds, corn, feed products and by-products. We use our expertise and experience in logistics, sourcing and distribution to connect our customers to global markets while providing excellence in customer service. Today, BroadGrain enjoys over $700 million in annual revenue and handles over one million tons of grain each year in our international and domestic businesses. We are poised for continual growth across all of our business units and are continually looking to add talented individuals to support our expansion. We are currently searching for an experienced leader to join our Seaforth Operations.

Reporting to Senior VP operations this position will be responsible for all day- to-day operations of the grain location and rail terminal and supervision of staff. As Plant Operations Manager, you will manage the processing facility with over 10 staff to increase facility throughput. This position is responsible for, but not limited to:

-The management of a processing facility, grain elevator and feed ingredient rail terminal. Overseeing and ensuring compliance and continuous improvement of quality management systems (i.e. Food safety system and Safety programs)

-Manages the receiving, grading, binning, cleaning, processing, blending and shipping of products ensuring optimal use of facility space and equipment to meet shipping commitments.

-Works cooperatively with Merchandising and Transportation Logistics to maximize throughput and profitability including maintaining an up-to-date understanding of end-user requirements in order to plan for and meet specifications.

-Works closely with logistics and planning departments to assist with timely and efficient shipment of grain products.

-Oversees receiving and shipping

-Monitors profit and loss targets relating to facility operations and implements corrective actions.

-Oversees inventory management.

-Oversees facility housekeeping and the preventative maintenance program.

-Fosters an environment of continuous improvement in health and safety, business process, environmental and security programs, and strives to build a positive team working environment for staff.

-Ensures compliance and is proficient in the FSSC food safety program and other industry regulations, ensuring a safe working environment and facilities which portray a positive image.

-Responsible for all aspects of human resource management including hiring, promoting, performance management and discharging within company policy. Provides for effective staff development according to department requirements.

-Develops and manages an operating budget and recommends capital requirements to the VP operations.

-Develops, maintains and manages effective relationships with local regulatory agency representatives, local industry contacts and local elected officials.

-Develops a working relationship with farmer producers ensuring quality supply of products to the location

-Performs other related duties as required.

We offer a competitive compensation package and group RRSP. If you are interested in progressing with a dynamic company offering career advancement opportunity, we would love to hear from you! Please forward your resume and salary expectations.

BroadGrain welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.