Senior Manager, Operations - Plant Nutrient

As a North American leader in agribusiness and renewable fuels, The Andersons operates in a unique space, bringing together agriculture, energy, and global markets. From the farm to customers around the world, we help move food, feed, and fuel where it’s needed most.

Our business spans the full value chain, which means the work we do directly supports farmers, customers, and communities every day. Whether it’s helping producers succeed, delivering essential products, or advancing more sustainable energy solutions, our impact is both local and global.

What truly sets us apart is how we work together. We are a performance-driven, people-powered organization where employees are owners, sharing in our success and helping shape our future. We invest in our team through development opportunities, meaningful career paths, and a culture that encourages growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

At the core of everything we do is our Statement of Principles. We are committed to providing extraordinary service to our customers, helping our employees improve, supporting our communities, and increasing the value of the company for our shareholders.

Position Overview

Manages all assigned physical, human, and capital resources for a large multi-line facility or multiple facilities within an assigned geography of a business group or segment.  

Key Responsibilities

• Organizes and leads operating teams to create a positive environment with development opportunities, growth, and motivation to achieve business objectives.
• Develops, executes, and controls annual manpower, capital, and operating plans.
• Ensures facilities are operated safely and efficiently to comply with all internal policies, procedures and standards and with OSHA, EPA and all other applicable State and Federal regulations.
• Monitor performance against annual plans and operating standards and goals to report status and take corrective actions as needed.
• Ensures effective receipt, storage, and handling of all products; maintaining necessary records and accurate inventories.
• Ensures accurate order processing and extraordinary service to customers.
• Develops and maintains effective preventative and emergency maintenance programs to minimize downtime and improve efficiency

What is Expected of You and Others at This Level

• Provides leadership to managers, supervisors and/or professional staff
• Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related units
• Develops departmental plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities
• Controls resources and policy formation in area of responsibility
• Decisions are guided by resource availability and functional objectives

Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level 

• Balances Stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders 

• Business Insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals 

• Organizational Savvy - Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process and people-related organizational objectives 

• Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, and the way forward is not clear 

• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances 

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• 7-10 years’ relevant experience required

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Must be able to stand/sit for an extended period of time
• Ability to work in plant and office environments
• Working conditions could include: dust, fumes, moderate noise and uneven surfaces

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.

Disclaimer:

 

The Andersons, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and consider candidates without regard to any status protected by law, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

 

We also prioritize a safe and healthy workplace. The Company maintains a drug-free work environment and may require drug, alcohol, and/or medical testing depending on the role.

 

To ensure a consistent hiring process, The Andersons, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies that do not have a formal agreement in place and is not responsible for any related fees.

 

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