Operations Coordinator

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! We hire right, train smart, empower our employees to make decisions, and provide ample opportunities for growth and ultimate success.  At ZGC, we are setting the standard and are the premier supplier of quality grains for export markets.

 

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation (ZGC) was formed in 1979 to accomplish the goal of establishing a safe and stable supply of U.S. corn, milo, soybeans, and other U.S. food supplies.  ZGC is a U.S. subsidiary of ZEN-NOH, the largest agricultural cooperative association in Japan. We operate a grain and oilseed export terminal in Convent, Louisiana, which is the highest-handle grain export terminal in the U.S. In recent years, we have expanded our grain origination and export footprint with joint ventures in Brazil, Canada and Hong Kong. In addition to grain trading, we operate a forage processing and export business headquartered in Washington.

This job is primarily responsible for the day to day operations of an assigned facility. Responsibilities are primarily focused on working with staff their team to ensure safe, efficient and profitable operations. This job will plan daily work activities, review and adjust loading and unloading plans, and prioritize work accordingly. This job also promotes and maintains a positive image within their local communities.

In this job, you will:

• Participate, contribute, lead and coach facility staff, perform activities, and monitor and maintain the company's safety program and daily pre-shift meetings at assigned facility.
• Oversee all grain quality; develop and ensure consistent execution of all operations policies, practices and procedures at the assigned facility regarding quality and handling.
• Oversee, plan and execute capacity utilization, inventory management, quality management, preventive maintenance, up time, cost and facility efficiency.
• Oversee facility results to ensure operations are optimally profitable; develop facility benchmarks, report on facility results and develop improvement plans for areas falling below benchmark.
• Oversee staffing and job development activities (hiring, training, employee performance management, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, etc.); develop, communicate, and manage individual staff performance expectations that align with company goals.
• Lead by example to reinforce exceptional customer service in all areas; including speed of product intake process, and accurate product weights and grades.
• Lead, coach, and guide assigned team on safety, customer service and operating costs.
• Work with various departments on communicating a plan of action regarding logistics and staffing capabilities.
• Manage expenses in line with forecast; monitor quality, storage, logistics, repairs, maintenance, equipment and labor expenses.
• Assist in capital allocation and project development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Here’s what you’ll need to be considered:

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Experience

Required - 3 years' experience in both commercial and operations sides of grain business.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of facility cost structures, mix and blend analysis, safety, efficiency, grain quality, preventive maintenance, OSHA, EPA, carry, interest, freight, FOB and CIF marketing/sales.
• Strong knowledge of facility operations; including storage, rail and barge handling.
• Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Strong organizational, strategic planning, time management and multi-tasking skills, with ability to remain flexible to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong planning skills.
• Ability to collect and disseminate information from multiple sources, with goal of prioritizing and communicating work instructions.

Here’s additional information you need to know:

Physical Demands & Requirements

Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. frequently.

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