Assistant Operations Manager

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City : Cozad

State : Nebraska (US-NE)

Country : United States (US)

Requisition Number: 48621

Job Summary:

The Assistant Operations Manager is responsible for providing various support functions for operational activities. This role will assist in the development and maintenance of the facility as directed by the Operations and Commercial Managers. This person must work and communicate effectively with the Operations Manager to help assure the facility is in a constant state of preparedness to meet schedules and take advantage of opportunities that arise. This includes assisting with inventory control, operational cost control and logistics, mix & blend including grain conditioning and space allocation, preventative maintenance, talent management including production planning, energy conservation, and asset security.

Essential Job Functions:

Assist and assure effective inventory control within company requirements

Help ensure the superintendent is maintaining at or below the operational cost control plan

Assist Operations Manager in development and execution of facility improvements

Aid in maximizing mix & blend opportunities by utilizing in house stocks and grain available in the marketplace using effective space allocation

Assist in scheduling preventative maintenance functions while maintaining a safe and reliable facility in compliance with OSHA grain handling standards

Help complete talent development for operational staff to manage cost and guarantee uninterrupted facility operations

Assist in ensuring implementation of energy conservation program and enhance sustainability while reducing cost and/or consumption of energy.

Aid in maintaining the security of the asset to minimize or eliminate exposure to theft, property damage, vandalism, and trespassing.

Lead workers onsite, including contractors, temps, and service providers

Help ensure compliance with all required safety, regulatory, environmental, and company programs, including Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding Occupation Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, and Operational Permit requirements

Other Job Functions:

Other duties as assigned

Provide excellent customer service and assist customers as needed

Recommend process improvements as necessary

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

Special Demands:

Heavy-duty, operational, mechanical, and technical hands-on responsibilities

Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, kneel, and bend

Frequently required to lift or move more than 50 pounds

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

Outdoor work environment, including heights and inclement weather, approximately 80% of the time

Weekend availability will be required on a rotating basis

Job Type: Full-time

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