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* SALARY RANGE:* $75,000-$115,000 / year * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT* * The Rail Terminal Manager is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Ransom rail terminal along with the Grand Ridge elevator. The manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations to include staffing, loading, and unloading while striving to meet the Company’s goals and profit margins. * SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP* * Develop and train operation employees to ensure employee engagement and safe working environments. * Coordinate with shipping yard, grain inspection, merchandising, and staff to ensure all BNSF rail cars are loaded in a timely fashion. * ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS* * Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and staffing of all facilities for maximizing profits while providing high quality customer service. * Responsible for grain quality and modifies operation and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operations. * Responsible for providing grain services to including load outs, drying, and blending of grain. * Responsible for compliance and enforcement of OSHA, State, Federal, and Company safety regulations. * Maintain a professional appearance of employees, equipment, rolling stock and facilities. * Oversees inventory management including monthly inventory measurement to comply with State mandate and company policy. * Communicate grain quality and facility/equipment conditions with Operations Manager. * Communicate job expectations including planning, monitoring, appraising and reviewing job performance. * Enforce employee handbook and safety procedures. * Resolve problems arising from employee conflict or operation failures. Communicate any issues with Operations Manager, as needed. Identify trends in both employee and operational management. * Coordinates the purchasing of facility equipment and supplies for the repair and maintenance of facilities. * Coordinates with Safety Manager for effective safety training for all employees and needed documentation * Recommends or approves expenditures and appropriations to optimize profitability at assigned facility. * OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS* * Provides professional customer service that results in a pleasant experience for customers. * Adheres to the company Uniform Policy and maintains the appropriate professional image. * Performs all other duties as assigned. * REQUIREMENTS* * Normally requires 3 years or more of operations related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of planning, organization, problem solving, project management and computer proficiency. * Demonstrates essential abilities including collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development. * Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. * Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant including nights and weekends. * Ability to travel independently and overnight. * Occasionally exposed or required to: o Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.) o Noisy conditions o Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures o Work at varying heights including climbs on grain bins, legs, etc. o Lift 51 - 70 lbs. FS GRAIN is a leading grain company with 80 full time employees operating in Northern Illinois. FS GRAIN operates 19 facilities with a combined storage capacity of 40 million bushels, and access to multiple grain markets, including ownership of two Class I shuttle loaders.