Assistant Manager

The Assistant Manager is responsible for supervising and participating in the efficient and profitable operation of a grain handling facility. This role oversees receiving, cleaning, drying, storing, quality control, inventory management, and shipping activities while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. By leading day-to-day operations, supporting team performance, and maintaining strong customer relationships, the Assistant Manager plays a key role in optimizing operational efficiency and delivering exceptional service.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supervise and participate in the receiving, cleaning, drying, storing, and shipping of facility products.
• Assign, coordinate, and monitor employee work activities to ensure operational goals are met safely and efficiently.
• Monitor product quality and condition to ensure compliance with customer specifications and end-user requirements.
• Maintain processing, warehousing, and inventory standards to support quality control and operational excellence.
• Monitor facility and processing costs and recommend improvements to increase efficiencies and profitability.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Operations teams to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained to meet customer demand.
• Conduct inventory checks and maintain samples of processed grain inventories.
• Ensure facility housekeeping and maintenance standards are met through regular inspections and coordination with maintenance personnel.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships by ensuring a high level of service and shipment quality.
• Provide operational support and cross-training coverage in other facility roles as needed.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, ISO, and HACCP program requirements.
• Contribute input for employee performance reviews and support team development.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Agri-Business or a related field.
• Minimum four (4) years of related supervisory experience in agriculture, grain handling, operations, manufacturing, or a related environment.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that result in the required level of knowledge, skill, and competence will be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of grain regulations, policies, and operational procedures.
• Strong leadership skills with experience supervising and developing employees.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize staff activities and operational requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing inventory, quality control, warehousing, and operational processes.
• WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certification, or the ability to obtain certification.
• Physical ability to perform duties within a grain elevator environment, including good eyesight and color perception.
• Proficiency with computer systems and operational reporting tools.

Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays. Bunge is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a diverse culture. If you require accommodations due to a disability or other protected characteristic during the recruitment process, please contact us by sending an email to BNA.HR.CA.Accessibility@bunge.com.