Operations Manager - Grain
- Kerwood, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the operation of a grain elevator
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Operations Manager
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Division: Grain
Location: Kerwood, ON
Who We Are
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture.
Your Team
Grain & Crop Inputs: The Grain & Crop Inputs Division connects Canadian farmers to markets across the country and beyond. With a network of grain elevators, terminals, and agri-retail locations, we provide crop inputs, agronomic solutions, and grain marketing expertise to help producers succeed.
Want to know more? Start here: Grain & Crop Inputs | Parrish & Heimbecker
The Role
As Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in managing the overall performance, maintenance, and repair of the elevator. The Operations Manager will oversee quality control measures on incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring the maintenance and compliance of a safe working environment.
Day to Day
Benefits
At P&H, our people are our priority. We’re committed to fostering a workplace that supports professional growth, well-being, and a strong sense of community. Join a team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture, and take advantage of benefits designed to help you thrive and succeed:
We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
P&H does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team or hiring team.
Experience
Required
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Division: Grain
Location: Kerwood, ON
Who We Are
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture.
Your Team
Grain & Crop Inputs: The Grain & Crop Inputs Division connects Canadian farmers to markets across the country and beyond. With a network of grain elevators, terminals, and agri-retail locations, we provide crop inputs, agronomic solutions, and grain marketing expertise to help producers succeed.
Want to know more? Start here: Grain & Crop Inputs | Parrish & Heimbecker
The Role
As Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in managing the overall performance, maintenance, and repair of the elevator. The Operations Manager will oversee quality control measures on incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring the maintenance and compliance of a safe working environment.
Day to Day
- Supervising the daily operation of the elevator
- Managing the quality control and blending of grain
- Supervising Facility Assistants to ensure business needs are executed safely, efficiently and profitably
- Managing the facility safety program and actively working to create a strong safety culture
- Overseeing food safety compliance
- Managing regular maintenance, scheduling and repair on facility equipment
- Supporting the procurement of grain and sales of crop inputs
- Ensure reasonable business practices are followed consistently
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the operation of a grain elevator
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the grain industry including grading factors, elevator equipment and processes, and effective product storage management
- Practical knowledge in mechanical repair
- Experience in team management or supervision, demonstrating effective leadership abilities
- Proficient computer skills with aptitude for learning and adapting to new software applications
Benefits
At P&H, our people are our priority. We’re committed to fostering a workplace that supports professional growth, well-being, and a strong sense of community. Join a team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture, and take advantage of benefits designed to help you thrive and succeed:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- RRSP Matching Program
- Paid Time Off and Wellness Initiatives
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
P&H does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team or hiring team.
Experience
Required
- 3 year(s): Grain Elevator Operations
More about this job
Responsibilities
Oversee daily grain elevator operations, including grain quality control and blending, facility maintenance and repairs, and compliance with workplace safety and food safety requirements. Supervise Facility Assistants and support grain procurement and crop input sales while ensuring operations are safe, efficient, and profitable.
Requirements
Requires at least three years of grain elevator operations experience and thorough knowledge of the grain industry, including grading, elevator equipment and processes, and product storage management. Candidates should also have practical mechanical repair knowledge, team leadership or supervisory experience, and computer skills.
Skills
- Grain Elevator Operations
- Grain Quality Control
- Grain Blending
- Team Management
- Leadership
- Mechanical Repair
- Facility Maintenance
- Safety Program Management
- Food Safety Compliance
- Grain Storage Management
- Grain Grading
- Computer Skills
- Equipment Repair
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- RRSP Matching Program
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Initiatives
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Agriculture
- Management & Leadership
- Logistics
- Food & Beverage
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Grain Elevator Operations
- Grain Industry
- Grain Grading
- Grain Quality Control
- Grain Blending
- Grain Storage Management
- Elevator Equipment
- Facility Operations
- Mechanical Repair
- Facility Maintenance
- Equipment Scheduling
- Equipment Repair
- Team Supervision
- Leadership
- Workplace Safety
- Safety Culture
- Food Safety Compliance
- Grain Procurement
- Crop Input Sales
- Computer Skills
- Software Applications
- Agriculture
- Grain Handling