About Grange Co-op

Founded in 1934, Grange Co-op is a cooperative dedicated to serving the needs of its members and the communities in which they live. With a focus on farm and ranch products, work wear and western wear, garden supplies, and pet care essentials, Grange Co-op has grown to become a trusted name in the industry. The company operates multiple retail locations, a feed mill and remains committed to delivering exceptional value and service.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

Provide daily supervision over production staff, and machine operators, to ensure personnel safety, food safety, product quality and production objectives are met and processes are followed, in alignment with organizational objectives

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continuously improve working conditions through safety, quality, productivity, and cost control

• Manage and assign routine tasks to production team and provide support towards the completion of tasks through ensuring they have the proper tools, supplies, and other resources to be successful

• Assist in the training, development, and coaching of production team

• Assist in the development of standard operating procedures, safety practices and procedures, quality control processes, and performance management

• Verify, communicate, and resolve all quality and production discrepancies swiftly

• Assist in the compliance of all Federal and State regulatory requirements, including compliance with internal and external audits, and company policies and procedures

• Work with the management team in ensuring effective employee relations

• Maintain inventory at levels that ensure customer satisfaction is met

• Manage production priorities in accordance with production schedule, food safety, and direction given by management team

• Oversee production performance measures and provide regular progress reports to the management team

• Maintain open communication with management team and communicate any concerns in a timely manner

• Assist customers and vendors with unloading and loading- including railcars

• Ability to operate and train others on the roller, mixer, pellet mill, molassizer, cleaner and other stations

• Assist with monitoring the levels of grain bins to ensure supplies for production are kept at acceptable levels

• Demonstrate excellent internal and external customer service, ensuring that the customer experience achieves The Grange Way standard

• Uphold all company policies and procedures

• Demonstrate regular predictable attendance

• Perform other tasks and duties as requested by supervisor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has supervisory responsibilities over all production and machine operators.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers vendors, customers and others outside the company.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

OTHER SKILLS AND/OR ATTRIBUTES

• Experience trouble-shooting difficult problems to achieve desired results

• Solution-oriented mindset

• Excellent organizational abilities

• Excellent time management and prioritization skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Superior written and verbal communications skills and the ability to communicate clearly to all levels within company, as well with vendors, customers, and other outside parties

• Proficiency in Windows-based applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point

• Comprehensive understanding of the company and its products and services

• Ability to perform effectively and efficiently in both individual and team environments

• High level of integrity

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply!