Operations Manager Trainee, Grain
- Bow Island, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience participating in the operation of a grain elevator, with demonstrated progression in responsibilities
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Division: Grain
Location: Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta
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
This is a full-time, permanent role based in Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta and is best suited for candidates with grain handling and elevator operators experience who have demonstrated progressive responsibility.
As Operations Manager Trainee, the successful candidate will gain the knowledge and understanding of the various responsibilities required to successfully step into the role of an Operations Manager. Your role focuses on developing leadership, operational understanding, and communication skills through a blended training approach, including personal mentorship, on-the-job training, e-learning modules, virtual sessions and webinars.
What You’ll Learn
The successful candidate will gain experience and exposure in areas such as:
- Inventory management
- Shipping, receiving and logistics
- Facility maintenance and equipment
- Quality control and audits
- Grain procurement and customer service
- Risk management and compliance
- Health and food safety
- Leadership development
- Minimum 2 years’ experience participating in the operation of a grain elevator, with demonstrated progression in responsibilities
- Working knowledge of the grain industry including grading, elevator equipment and processes, and effective product storage
- Practical experience in mechanical repair and maintenance
- Proven ability to work in a team environment, with demonstrated leadership abilities
- Proficient computer skills with an aptitude for learning and adapting to new software
- Ability to travel as needed
- Willingness and ability to relocate if an opportunity arises
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
- 2 year(s): Grain Elevator Operations
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop the leadership, operational knowledge, and communication skills needed to progress into an Operations Manager role through mentorship, on-the-job training, and online and virtual learning. Gain experience across inventory, logistics, facility maintenance, quality control, procurement, customer service, risk management, compliance, and safety.
Requirements
Candidates need at least two years of grain elevator operations experience with increasing responsibility, working knowledge of grain grading, elevator equipment and processes, and practical mechanical repair and maintenance experience. They should demonstrate teamwork and leadership, have proficient computer skills, be able to travel, and be willing to relocate if an opportunity arises.
Skills
- Grain Elevator Operations
- Grain Handling
- Inventory Management
- Shipping and Receiving
- Logistics
- Facility Maintenance
- Mechanical Repair
- Equipment Operations
- Quality Control
- Grain Grading
- Product Storage
- Grain Procurement
- Customer Service
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- Leadership
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 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
- Trades
- Food & Beverage
Keywords
- Grain Elevator Operations
- Grain Handling
- Grain Industry
- Grain Grading
- Elevator Equipment
- Product Storage
- Inventory Management
- Shipping
- Receiving
- Logistics
- Facility Maintenance
- Mechanical Repair
- Quality Control
- Audits
- Grain Procurement
- Customer Service
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- Health and Food Safety
- Leadership Development
- On-the-Job Training
- E-Learning
- Virtual Training
- Computer Skills
- Grain and Crop Inputs