Grain Port Facility Manager
Company: Perdue Farms
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned
company heading into its second century of growth and innovation.
An international agricultural products and services company, we
handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of
products and businesses.SummaryThe Grain Port Facility Manager
will:Lead the management of the production operations of the
facility to insure a safe and efficient operations.Optimize the
inventory and logistics of trucks/barges/rail logistics to meet
vessel/container shipments. Insure a consistent and quality grain
supply to soybean crush facility. Maximize all mix/blend
opportunities at the facility and origin locations. Maximize
Dispatch earnings by coordinating inbound shipments with vessels.
Maximize storage capability and handling capacity at the facility
and control overall facility costs by effective scheduling.Manage
the stevedore responsibilities (vessel loading; 12 additional
headcount); prior outsourced to Kinder Morgan.Principal and
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesLead Production, Logistics, and
Inventory staff to include hiring, training, and developing the
staff to meet the needs of the facility.Provide leadership for the
safety program to ensure safe working conditions for all
associates.Effectively manage grain and rail movements through
Chesapeake to maximize facility efficiency, revenue generation, and
meet internal/external customer needs.Effectively monitor and
manage the quality and inventory of products through implementation
of the facility Inventory Control Program. Ensure compliance with
GIPSA/USDA grain handling and warehousing regulations.Partner on
activities and plans with facility management, merchandisers, and
internal/external traffic groups.Partner with the Terminal Port
Manager on the scheduling of vessel loading.Partner with the
Terminal Port Manager on the scheduling of vessel
loading.Collaborate with maintenance teams to optimize facility
maintenance program.Manage new stevedore responsibilities.Minimum
EducationBachelor s Degree (Agriculture, Business, or
Logistics)Experience RequirementsKnowledge of grain
handling/storage facility operations and technologies.Knowledge of
USDA Grain Standards for Domestic and Export operations.Knowledge
of rail, truck, barge, container, and vessel logistics.Knowledge of
U.S. Coast Guard Facility Security Protocols.Employee
relations.Experience Preferred10 - 15 years previous experience
managing a Grain Port Facility.Environmental Factors and Physical
RequirementsAble to move freely throughout the AgriBusiness
facilities to include climbing vertical heights (0 - 150').Carrying
tools and equipment (0-50 pounds).Exposure to extreme temperatures
(0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity.Exposure to(0 - 100%), noise
(50db to 100db).Exposure to chemicals (SDS sheets available). Must
be able to wear protective equipment to include self-contained
breathing apparatus. Required to travel to remote AgriBusiness
facilities and customer locations.Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal
Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Keywords: Perdue Farms, Norfolk , Grain Port Facility Manager, Executive , Chesapeake, Virginia
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