What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scale Maintenance Manager position at Viterra US?
Essential Job Functions:
- Ensure corporate compliance with state and federal Weights and Measure.
- Responsible for managing the Scale Maintenance Program including the capital budget process.
- Engages with the Regional Operations management and other internal and external resources to evaluate, develop strategies, programs and services to continually provide improved service delivery of scale maintenance and ensure alignment with grain divisional strategies.
- Liaises and ensures compliance with governing and regulatory bodies at the local, state and federal levels.
- In conjunction with the regional operations management team, participates in the planning, development and ongoing management of capital projects.
- Implements and supports proactive health, safety, environmental and security programs with the functional guidance of Environment, Health & Safety Department.
- Manages quality assurance programs for all projects/activities, ensuring that all work complies with applicable quality regulations, codes, divisional standards and customer requirements.
- Identifies, implements and communicates management and operational “best practices” to colleagues within regions, divisions and inter-divisional partners/customers.
- Provides direction to Supply Chain Services in negotiations, and evaluates the services of contracted scale maintenance resources.
- Develops and submits regular and ad hoc reports outlining work unit achievements, challenges and opportunities, congruent with business unit, divisional and corporate administrative procedures.
- Directs and participates in various working groups for the ongoing maintenance and development of Viterra’s physical assets. Gathers and communicates technical knowledge through participation in industry and supplier information exchanges.
- Provides direction and insight into future facility development with respect to equipment specifications, capacities and standards.
- Works closely with Regional Operations management on facility condition and maintenance requirements and provides credible information on the operations and maintenance of weigh systems.
- Evaluates and recommends critical inventory based on facility equipment design and requirements.
- Performs other duties as required.
Other Job Functions:
- Demonstrated experience in reading building plans and specifications, and developing and effectively managing contracts with external service providers.
- remote locations while away from the office or home location. Expected travel includes an estimated 6 – 10 nights per month.
- Computer competent, with demonstrated experience in the use of spreadsheet, database, word processing.
Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills:
- Ability to work and interact well with others
- High School Diploma or GED
- Prior experience working in an elevator and/or terminal
- Farming background a plus
- Minimum five (5) to eight (8) years progressively responsible experience in scale maintenance and/or construction, including bulk material handling systems
- A degree or diploma in Agriculture, Business Administration or Commerce is considered an asset.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience that result in the required level of knowledge skill and competence will be considered.
Special Demands:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, kneel, and bend.
- Exposure to moderate to loud noise within the work environment.
- Exposure to heavy concentrations of grain dust.
- Ability to frequently move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
- Ability to frequently wear personal protective equipment correctly, including respirators, fall protection, safety glasses, hard hat, etc.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
- Ability to comfortably work at heights of approximately 200 ft.
- Ability to perform all job responsibilities with necessary special demands for up to 8 hours per day.
