Superintendent - Snover, MI
This is a salaried, exempt-level position.

Position Summary:
The Grain Elevator Superintendent oversees daily operations at the Snover, MI facility, managing all grain handling and storage processes including loading, unloading, sampling, grading, transferring, blending, and storage. This position ensures compliance with company policies and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT, etc) while maintaining a safe, sanitary, and efficient work environment. The Superintendent leads and trains hourly employees in operations, safety, and facility maintenance, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and manages preventative maintenance and sanitation schedules to support optimal performance and grain quality.

Position Responsibilities:Execute plans according to the work schedulePrioritize shift work and assign resources effectively based on experience, training, and abilityEnsure the safety of all personnel through compliance with occupational safety and health regulations and demonstrate safety leadership with a goal of zero injuriesRecognize environmental, safety, and GMP hazards and take corrective actions to eliminate risks affecting employee safety, product quality, and environmental integrityAddress employee concerns and maintain strong communication and morale within the departmentWork with employees to develop high job proficiency and analyze maintenance performance to improve efficiencyProvide positive reinforcement for safe and productive performanceMaintain discipline and document unusual or unacceptable behaviorsDevelop and train hourly employees for skill advancement and operational excellenceUtilize strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical/electrical expertise to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings, and groundsCollaborate with facility management to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall effectivenessStay current with emerging industry regulations and codes related to system design and operationEnsure corporate policies and standards are followed in daily activitiesLead and analyze preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, and repairs to minimize downtimeCoordinate with the Commercial team on work schedules, maintain documentation, and identify cost-saving opportunities
Position Requirements:Bachelor’s degree preferredHigh School Diploma/GED required with years of on-the-job technical experience5+ years of experience leading and developing teams, preferably in grain operations or related industriesTroubleshooting and problem-solving experienceStrong interpersonal, mechanical, electrical, and leadership skillsExperience with Job Hazard Analysis and safety complianceComputer proficiency (Microsoft Office, email, etc)Excellent verbal and written communication skillsReport writing and documentation skillsAbility to train and mentor othersPosition Expectations:Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionallyProlonged standing, frequent bending, stooping, walking, and reaching dailyFull range of physical motion required to operate manual and electrically powered tools and test equipmentAbility to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders, and working at heightsWork performed indoors and outdoors year-round, occasionally in dusty, noisy, or hazardous environments
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