Elevator Manager

This position is responsible for overall management of our grain elevator facility in McGregor, IA in support of the Company’s operational and commercial business plan while focusing on safety, productivity, and profitability. 

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000 with additional earning potential and company housing.  The Company offers insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision as well as 401(k) with employer match.

• Manage all functions of operations, training, and safety to ensure employees are engaged and adhere to safe work practices.
• Originate grain in accordance with flexible marketing and origination; foster and grow customer relationships along the value chain.
• Manage facility logistics (truck, rail, barge) and oversee all operational expenses to ensure the budget and business plans are achieved.
• Monitor grain inventories, grading processes, grain quality and capture blending opportunities.
• Oversee facility housekeeping, regulatory compliance, and best practice programs to ensure adherence to the Company’s safety and operational standards.
• Responsible for supervising accounting and business control activities including but not limited to: inputting contracts, contract/ticket applications, customer reports, daily activity reports, and month-end accounting.
• Responsible for customer service issues and relations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Business or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years’ (2) grain elevator operations experience.
• Knowledge of hedging on the Chicago Board of Trade, grain contracting, and NGFA rules preferred