Facility Manager, Salt Operations

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! At CGB, you can contribute to meaningful work, grow professionally and personally, and belong in a place where everyone has a voice.

Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is known as an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries. Today, CGB operates an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees overseeing a diverse family of businesses that provide an array of services for producers and logistics services for an international base of customers. The combination of our assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 50 years of strength and stability!

This job is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations of an assigned facility. Responsibilities are primarily focused on working with their team to ensure safe, efficient and profitable operations. This job also promotes and maintains a positive image within their local communities. Incumbents are responsible for handling volumes of more than 75,000 tons per year and includes bulk handling, processing, and packaging equipment.

In this job, you will:

• Oversee all salt and other products 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.
• Manage compliance with governmental requirements and regulations.
• Lead, coach, and guide assigned team on safety, customer service and operating costs.
• Lead by example to reinforce exceptional customer service in all areas; including speed of truck loading, and accurate product weights and accurate processing results.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly production and planning reports to other areas of the business.
• Understand and comply with corporate accounting procedures as it relates to payables at the facility.
• Ensure efficiency and accuracy when scheduling and coordinating production for both processing and packaging.
• Lead, coach, guide, monitor and maintain assigned team on company safety program, customer service and operating costs.
• Work with other members of Salt team to execute processing, production, and truck loading needs.
• Manage expenses in line with forecast; monitor quality, storage, logistics, repairs, maintenance, equipment and labor expenses.
• Other duties as assigned, including assist in capital allocation and project development.

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

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

Experience

Required - College Degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of facility cost structures, processing costs, safety, efficiency, salt and packaging quality, preventive maintenance, OSHA, EPA, and marketing/sales.
• Strong knowledge of facility operations; including storage, processing, and bagging.
• 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 leadership skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Here’s additional information you need to know:

Physical Demands & Requirements

The physical demands and requirements frequencies of this job may vary depending on the specific location and operational needs as well as other factors. The physical environment is dependent on the activities of the workday; can be inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold and/or outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

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

Ability to climb, crouch, stoop, bend, and squat, frequently.

Ability to stand and walk constantly/continuously.

Ability to balance constantly/continuously.

Ability to kneel occasionally.

Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio.

Ability to climb ladders and perform work at significant heights.

Ability to perform work in confined spaces.

Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products.

Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.

Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.

Uses peripheral vision and depth perception for tasks being performed.

Environmental Conditions

The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment.

Travel required for off-site training and/or working at alternate locations; can be up to 20% depending on facility location.

The expected base pay range for this role is:

$77,500.00 - $112,303.00

Actual pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including work location, job-related knowledge, skills and relevant experience for the job. Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at CGB? Apply today!

Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, CGB Enterprises, Inc. offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal links in English or Spanish are listed here. Also, we are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries.