Why Join MobilGrain?
At MobilGrain, you'll find more than just a job - you'll have the opportunity to make an impact. We are a growing Saskatchewan-based railway and grain logistics company where employees are trusted to contribute, take ownership, and help shape the future of our business. You'll work directly with leadership, be part of a collaborative team, and have opportunities to grow as the company grows.
As our Grain Terminal Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day operation of a grain terminal and seed cleaning facility, oversee a team of approximately 8-10 employees, and play an important role in delivering safe, efficient operations and excellent service to our customers.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits
- RRSP Matching Program
- Permanent full-time employment
- Opportunities for career growth and development within a growing organization
Position Summary
The Grain Terminal Manager is a front-line leader responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the grain terminal and seed cleaning facility. This position provides day-to-day leadership to a team of approximately 8-10 employees and is accountable for operational performance, employee development, safety, customer service, preventative maintenance, inventory, and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will be an experienced operations leader who can plan ahead, balance customer requirements with available manpower and equipment, and keep the facility operating safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 8-10 employees.
- Foster a positive, respectful, safe, and accountable workplace culture.
- Oversee daily grain terminal and seed cleaning operations, including receiving, storage, conditioning, cleaning, and shipping.
- Plan workloads, manpower, and required assets 24-36 hours in advance to meet customer commitments and maximize operational efficiency.
- Schedule customer grain and seed drop-offs, cleaning requirements, deliveries, and shipments to provide strong customer service while maximizing productivity.
- Monitor grain quality, inventory, and product movement.
- Coordinate railcar loading and unloading activities and work with the Transportation Supervisor on rail yard management.
- Develop and coordinate weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual preventative maintenance plans.
- Work closely with maintenance personnel and contractors to minimize equipment downtime and keep facilities and conveyor systems operating effectively.
- Build strong relationships with producers, customers, suppliers, and transportation partners.
- Resolve customer and operational concerns professionally and clearly communicate any additional fees associated with exception moves or special service requirements.
- Complete operational reports and documentation, monitor operating costs, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, environmental standards, and food safety requirements.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, productivity, service, and operational performance.
Qualifications & Experience
- Ideally 10+ years of progressive experience in grain handling, agriculture, seed processing, or a related industrial operation.
- Previous supervisory or management experience leading an operational team.
- Strong knowledge of grain handling operations, agriculture, and crops.
- Experience working with conveyor systems and related material-handling equipment.
- Experience managing preventative maintenance programs.
- Strong understanding of applicable Canadian labour and employment requirements and experience scheduling employees to optimize operational efficiency.
- Strong leadership, communication, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong customer service orientation with the ability to balance customer needs and operational priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
Assets
- Experience managing a grain terminal and/or seed cleaning facility.
- Previous rail, railcar loading, or railway operations experience.
- Mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with grain inventory management systems.
- First Aid, WHMIS, or other relevant safety certifications.
Work Schedule
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Combination of office and operational field work.
- Occasional evening and weekend work during busy seasons or as operationally required.
- Participation in emergency response as required.
- May be required to provide vacation coverage for other Grain Terminal Managers at line grain elevators.
What Success Looks Like
- Build and develop a capable, accountable team.
- Operate the terminal and seed cleaning facility safely and efficiently.
- Plan ahead and effectively coordinate manpower, equipment, maintenance, and customer requirements.
- Deliver reliable, responsive customer service.
- Minimize equipment downtime through proactive preventative maintenance.
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and operational performance.
Career Opportunity
This position offers an opportunity for an experienced grain or agricultural operations leader to take on a key front-line management role within a growing organization. As MobilGrain continues to evolve, strong performers will have opportunities to broaden their operational leadership experience and develop toward future senior leadership opportunities.
Our Commitment to Diversity
MobilGrain is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to Apply?
If you're an experienced operations leader who understands grain, values strong customer relationships, and enjoys developing people and improving how work gets done, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and build your future with MobilGrain.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have directly supervising or managing employees in an operational environment?
- Please describe your experience developing or managing preventative maintenance programs and how you have used maintenance planning to minimize operational downtime.
- Tell us about a time you adjusted staffing, production, or customer schedules to improve operational efficiency while still meeting customer needs. What did you change, and what was the result
- How many years of experience do you have working in grain handling, agriculture, seed processing, or a related industrial operation
- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada without employer sponsorship?
Experience:
- related industrial operation: 10 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
