Facility Operations Manager Trainee

A Day in the Life: 

Bunge is looking for applicants for a Facility Operations Manager Trainee opportunity. The successful candidate will be responsible for learning the efficient and profitable management of a concrete grain handling facility. This trainee program includes direct work experience, classroom and on-line training, as well as a variety of hands-on experiential opportunities in the areas of grain merchandising, logistics, human resources, sales and marketing.

Positions Details: 

The Facility Operations Manager Trainee role is a temporary training opportunity intended to prepare the successful candidate for a future Facility Operations Manager role with Bunge. The length of the training program will vary based upon individual; however, is typically 18 months in duration. Once the Facility Operations Manager Trainee has successfully completed the training program, the Trainee will be required to apply for Facility Operations Manager vacancies throughout Bunge’s Country Operations group. More information in regards to the Facility Operations Manager Trainee role and the requirement to relocate will be available at time of interview.

What You'll Be Doing: 

• Assist the Facility Operations Manager in receiving, grading, cleaning, drying, blending, storing and shipping of products.
• Works closely with Facility Operations Manager and Manager Grain Operations to develop a throughout understanding of end user requirements.
• Assist the Facility Operations Manager with the effective planning and execution of all facility maintenance activities.
• Monitor profit and loss figures relating to facility operations and recommend corrective action as required.

Skills/Experience Requirements: 

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate staff and work cooperatively with others.
• Must possess sound judgment, problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Must have basic computer competence.
• Minimum Level 2 Grain Grading Certification.
• Minimum of two to three (2-3) years of related experience, including receiving, grading, cleaning, drying, blending and storing.
• Post secondary degree in Agriculture or Business Administration.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that result in the required level of knowledge skill and competence will be considered.

Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge