Sustainable Grain Manager

Sustainable Grain Manager

Company:
Marquis Management, LLC |

Location:

Hennepin, Illinois

• Serve as the primary liaison between third-party vendors and Marquis Grain partners.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Carbon Certification and the Data Analyst to drive data‑driven sustainability initiatives.
• Facilitate engagement with local farmers, grain elevators, and industry professionals to develop and promote Marquis’s carbon reduction efforts.
• Advocate for sustainable agriculture by hosting and coordinating group events with farmers, sharing the company’s long‑term vision, and driving enrollment in sustainability programs.
• Oversee sustainability audits for the Marquis plant, affiliated elevators, and partner farms, acting as the lead facilitator between auditors and stakeholders.
• Manage end‑to‑end documentation for plant and elevator audits to ensure full compliance with regulatory standards.
• Coordinate and attend seasonal farm audits, providing on‑site support and guidance to growers during the process.
• Maintain expert‑level knowledge by attending training sessions for the ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) and monitoring emerging carbon programs.
• Manage the mass balance of sustainable grain flow from all certified suppliers and oversee the mass balance of sustainable ethanol shipments to international customers.
• Optimize logistics by coordinating sustainable grain deliveries with all certified elevators.
• Ensure data integrity by managing the monthly documentation of sustainable grain deliveries to all certified elevators.
• Participate in regular meetings with the ethanol trading team regarding sustainable demand, sales, and shipments.
• Represent Marquis at industry conferences and meetings focused on carbon intensity, biofuels, and environmental stewardship.
• Lead internal and external strategy sessions to advance the company’s position on Carbon Intensity (CI) and sustainability initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a related field; or 2+ years of hands‑on experience within the agricultural industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong attention to detail.
• Safety – our top priority. We want our employees to return home in the same condition they were in when they walked through our doors.
• Honesty – We value doing the right thing. We strive to be open, direct, and respectful in all our communications and dealings with one another.
• Excellence – We always strive to do our best. We are committed to excellence with an eye on operational efficiency and financial success.

• Ability to be on your feet or standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds periodically.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; hear and speak; and climb stairs and ladders.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include correctable vision to perform work safely.

The starting wage for this position is $50,000-$100,000 annually, with potential adjustments based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Medical: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

• HDHP / HSA Plan with Employer Contribution
• Traditional PPO Plan / FSA Plan

Dental: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

Vision-Voluntary: Mutual of Omaha / Eye Med

Life and AD&D: Mutual of Omaha

• One-time annual salary to a maximum of $200,000 and premium 100% paid by Marquis

Short Term Disability: Mutual of Omaha

• Provides 60% of earnings, to a maximum weekly benefit of $1,500

Long Term Disability: Mutual of Omaha

• Provides 60% of earnings, to a maximum monthly benefit of $5,000

401(k) retirement savings plan: Fidelity

• Marquis offers a 5% company match

Paid Time Off: Based upon years of service

Holiday Pay: 6 paid holidays (8 hours each)