Cargill’s Agricultural Supply Chain (CASC) connects producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through sourcing, storing, trading, processing, and distributing, as well as offering a range of financial, risk management, and customized farmer services. Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive – a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. We depend on creative, responsible, hardworking individuals like you to operate our business successfully!
Reporting to the Crop Inputs Retail Manager the Lead Operator is expected to provide plant operators with leadership in customer service, safety, operations, logistics and inventory management. The Lead Operator will lead the operations team by engaging customers, executing on all critical process and systems to build a world class culture around operational excellence, safety and customer service, lead and develop operational employees and closely collaborate with Crop Inputs Retail Manager. The incumbent plans and executes physical operations on a daily basis as well as customer service delivery.
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Location: Carlyle, SK
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: Day
If you are an internal candidate, please notify your supervisor prior to applying for this position. If selected for an interview, you will be required to submit signed copies of your last two performance reviews.
Principal Accountabilities:
50% Customer Service Delivery (Areas that impact our customers)
Assist in leading IDEX/IWEK meeting at the location and ensure communication of daily plans are had with the entire teamParticipate in weekly Customer driven meetings at the location when available Lead the operators at the location in understanding the impacts to product contamination and impacts to our customers, specifically on fertilizer. Using checklists to engage teams on process to eliminate any risks of contamination.Execute processes that are in place for good inventory management and superior customer service when delivering products to farm or pick up at location. Load outs prior to pick up and transfer. Double counts prior to loading, or deliveringEnsure outstanding customer service; includes proactively engaging customersResponsible to execute site maintenance tasks. Yard, Sheds, Office Look for areas of continuous improvement to support a positive customer experienceResponsible for leadership of plant operators. You will work as a team with plant operators on a daily basis to complete tasks at the site50% Safely and efficiently lead the operators of a crop input facility
Perform operations duties to serve customers, such as, blending and loading fertilizer, unloading and loading seed and agricultural chemical productsEnsure proper handling and storage of crop inputs productsSupervise, lead and engage his/her own team in the facility on a daily basisConduct regular plant inspections, assist in safety meetings with staff to review procedures and safety awareness issuesAssist in executing plans and schedules of operations staff ensuring staffing levels are appropriate at all timesEnsure seasonal staff has proper training and directionCreate a high level of safety awareness, Complete safety training, Complete periodic safety checks, maintain safety records, implement processes to ensure the workplace is a safe environment, Addressing workplace safety issues. Ensure completion of PJHA’s & permits as required Assist in leading and Executing SIF maturity index tasks and actionsLead and ensure proactive maintenance of facilities to ensure safe working environment. Implement and use daily/weekly/monthly maintenance checklist. Responsible to using 5S, Single point Checklists and other continuous improvement best practicesAssist in ensuring all licenses and permits are in place for facilities Lead operators in maintenance and operator care of equipment and site to ensure ongoing facility operationsRetail auditing and inventory managementRequired Qualifications:
Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in CanadaCargill requires that employees be a minimum of 18 years oldAbility to understand and communicate in English(verbal/written)Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 55lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodationAbility to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance noticeMay require a valid Canadian full class 5 driver’s licence in good standing, authorizing you to drive independently during your employmentExperience in an agricultural service business environment and related post-secondary education or trainingAbility to effectively lead a team of diverse employees with demonstrated leadershipProven problem solving, decision-making and organizational skillsAbility to manage compliance with Environment, Health & Safety and Operations standards and regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
This full time position is located in Carlyle, SK; however please expect receiving calls from a 204-area code in case you are considered. Relocation assistance is not provided.
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