WNY Grain Operations Manager

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Full Time Management Clarence, NY, US

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $84,000.00 Annually

The role of the Grain Operations Manager is to meet or exceed Kreher quality standards by performing and managing the duties related to planting, maintaining, and harvesting grain crops to ensure high quality crops are produced.

Strategic and tactical work for which this position is accountable:

The main objective of the Grain Operations Manager’s work is to:

• Supervise all Crops Team Associates, full-time and seasonal, that are involved in carrying out the duties associated with grain production around the Clarence and Brockport crop sites.
• Provide insight into fertilization and crop maintenance program decisions that appropriately match up with fields, conditions, etc. that will positively impact crop production.
• Coordinate manure and fertilizer application according to prescribed locations and rates. Work with the Crops Technician to ensure the maintenance of appropriate records and compliance with the current CAFO plan.
• Coordinate the tilling of crop land for planting and help with the actual tilling and various functions to prepare the lands for planting. Work with the Crops Technician to ensure maintenance of appropriate records.
• Work with the Crops Technician to coordinate planting procedures and help with the actual planting when necessary to ensure quality product k with the Crops Technician to ensure maintenance of appropriate planting records.
• Assist Crops Technician in maintaining weed control and crop inspection program, which includes keeping up to date on insecticides, herbicides, safety procedures, and equipment use. Maintain associated records.
• Coordinate and establish correct methods and timing when harvesting and trucking crops, while maintaining a valid CDL A license.
• Work with Food Safety & Crop Production Administrator to administer food safety standards as it applies to the activities of any Crops Team Associates under their supervision and maintain all necessary records associated with those tasks.
• Provide insight for crop rotation and seed purchasing decisions that are seasonally appropriate, using knowledge and experience from working in the fields (i.e. time of year, time of planting, and ground moisture).
• Work with Crops Technician to coordinate ordering and delivery of crop inputs.
• Continually develop knowledge of tilling, planting, land preparation, etc., and pass this information on to associates to positively impact crop production.
• Attendance & punctuality reflect a dedicated and reliable commitment to serving the customer, including being on call as seasons and weather dictate.
• Ensure that high quality crops are produced that meet the expectations of the end user, while maximizing profitability without affecting the quality of the crops.
• Make knowledgeable equipment purchasing recommendations to Principal, Business and Production Specialist.
• Maintain and oversee employees performing preventative maintenance on crop production equipment to ensure equipment is in good working order. Perform equipment repairs when necessary and work with Fleet Manager to maintain accurate records of all functions.
• Maintain and utilize all technological equipment and procedures as directed by Crops Technician.
• Follow all prescribed regulatory procedures and maintain required records.
• Ensure personal and departmental job tasks are prioritized and can be counted on to meet or exceed standards in the tasks performed for the department without sacrificing quality or personal safety.
• Maintain a clean…