Facilities Operations Lead

Wilbur-Ellis Company
United States, Michigan, Grant
Apr 24, 2025
Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. "We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you." Key Skills and Abilities Include: Promote positive work environment and overall employee morale Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations Ability to work independently with minimum supervision Proficient in all Microsoft office applications and in particular Excel Ability to multi task, take direction and work independently Understands and maintains confidentiality Willing and desires to work overtime hours during busy seasons Key Personal Attributes Include: Requires excellent interpersonal skills between both customers and fellow employees Detail and accuracy orientation with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Good interpersonal and team building skills with a positive attitude and ability to establish relationships with branch personnel, peers and customers Present a professional image through personal appearance and overall facility cleanliness Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include: Assist with overseeing all the day to day operations of the facility Assist the Location Manager with projects when asked Responsible for the liquid and dry fertilizer operations Responsible for the seed treatments and seed warehouse operations Assist with dispatching and logistics as needed or requested by management Provide support to other team members as required to attain branch goals Ensure that all employees are properly trained in their necessary duties and suggest training to improve required job skills Lead EHS training sessions and meetings when necessary Comply with all Wilbur-Ellis safety and regulatory procedures Other duties as assigned Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility. *Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer* Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific. *Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people* Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other. *Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce* Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. Follow our career social media accounts! Instagram: IG * TikTok: TikTok * Facebook: FB * LinkedIn: LinkedIn