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Description
Role Summary
The Location Manager is accountable for the day-to-day operation, safety, and performance of a group of grain facilities, including one primary location and associated seasonal sites. This role ensures reliable execution at the local level delivering safe operations, strong service to farmer-owners and efficient grain handling.
Core Responsibilities:
Facility Operations
- Lead all day-to-day operations of assigned facilities, including grain handling, storage and shipmentÂ
- Ensure facilities are operationally ready for seasonal demand, including harvestÂ
- Maintain equipment, infrastructure and site conditions to support safe and efficient operationsÂ
- Coordinate staffing and resources across primary and seasonal locationsÂ
Safety & Compliance
- Own safety performance at all assigned locationsÂ
- Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements and company policiesÂ
- Actively reinforce safe behaviors and address risks immediatelyÂ
Customer Experience
- Serve as the primary point of contact for farmer-owners at the local levelÂ
- Deliver consistent, reliable service during both peak and non-peak periodsÂ
- Resolve customer issues quickly and effectivelyÂ
Execution of Commercial Strategy
- Partner with merchandising teams to execute grain origination, storage and movement plansÂ
- Ensure accurate and timely handling of grain transactions and inventoryÂ
- Support communication of programs and offerings to customersÂ
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop location employees, including seasonal staffÂ
- Set clear expectations and ensure accountability for performance and behaviorÂ
- Foster a culture of teamwork, ownership, and operational disciplineÂ
Operational Discipline
- Maintain accurate records, inventory integrity and operational reportingÂ
- Follow standardized processes while adapting to local operational needsÂ
- Identify and communicate operational issues or improvement opportunitiesÂ
Profit & Loss (P&L) Responsibility
- Own full P&L for the location, including revenue, labor, and operating expensesÂ
- Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans aligned with company targetsÂ
- Monitor financial performance against budget; analyze variances and implement corrective actionsÂ
- Identify opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiencyÂ
Decision Rights & Scope
- Accountable for day-to-day operational decisions at assigned facilitiesÂ
- Responsible for profitability and customer experience
- Manages staffing, scheduling and local resource allocationÂ
- Escalates major operational, safety or customer issues to Regional Grain ManagerÂ
Requirements
Qualifications
- 3–7+ years of experience in grain operations or agriculture-related fieldÂ
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferredÂ
- Strong operational mindset with attention to detailÂ
- Ability to work in seasonal, fast-paced environmentsÂ
Success Profile
- Reliable, hands-on operator who leads from the frontÂ
- Strong problem solver with practical judgmentÂ
- Builds trust with both team and customersÂ
- Executes consistently under pressure
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