Production Supervisor (Fairmont City)

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Date: May 14, 2026

Location: Fairmont City, IL -Illinois, US, 62201

Company: Bunge


City : Fairmont City State : Illinois (US-IL) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number : 45191

 

 

This position leads the overall operational activities at a grain elevator.  This includes but is not limited to day-to-day operations, maintenance oversight and direction, management and responsibility of operational expenses,  implementation, and oversight of the company safety program with the overall objective of meeting continuous changing business needs required to keep the facility operating in a safe, efficient and competitive manner.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Accountabilities:
•    Direct all functions of operations to ensure best practices and that employees adhere to proper safe work practices and maintenance programs.  
•    Drive the operational excellence, continuous improvement, safety and environmental programs at the elevator to ensure a productive, safe working environment. 
•    Manage grain inventories, storage, grain quality, blending techniques and barge/truck scheduling.  
•    Manage the operational expenses associated with the annual budget, collaborate with others to develop long range business plans and create/execute the annual capital expenditure plan to maintain the integrity of the facility and grow the business.   
•    Oversee all major strategic projects to ensure targets are met.   
•    Maintain company specific software and operation systems.   
•    Manage the hiring and training/development processes.  
•    Demonstrate the following core values and guiding behaviors which are expected of all employees at Bunge North America: Integrity, Openness and Trust, Teamwork, Citizenship, and Entrepreneurship.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.
    
Management/Leadership:

•    Strong teamwork and leadership skills required.

Education/Experience :
•    Technical College Degree/Certification and 3+ year’s elevator experience or equivalent preferred.
•    High School graduate or equivalent required
•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is preferred
•    Proficient in company specific software and operation systems.
•    Solid computer skills, including Email, Excel, Microsoft Word, and other technical software packages is preferred.
•    Expert understanding of policies and procedures.  
•    Exceptional people management skills and ability to develop staff members.
•    Strong communication skills required.
•    Ability to work odd hours, weekends and rotating shift schedule required
•    Work Schedule:  12-hour rotating shift (48 hour week/36 hour week) 


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 ~37,000 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 WayAgile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s RightSafety, 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


 


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