Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.
Want to help us make a difference?
Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.
Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.
The Role:
We are looking for our next Elevator Manager to join our team at the Stockport, IA location. The Elevator Manager is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Country Elevator(s), including originating and merchandising corn and soybeans, maintaining a compliant hedge position, and developing strong farmer/customer relationships. As this is a remote site, the Elevator Manager operates with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring daily operational excellence and compliance with all Roquette standards.
This position is located in Stockport, IA
Compensation:
The current salary range for this role is estimated to be $88,065-$119,200. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
What You’ll Do:
- Independently manage and direct all work associated with safe and efficient elevator operations.
- Originate and merchandise grain to meet budget volume and profitability targets.
- Develop and maintain strong public relations with the local farmer client base.
- Manage all contracts, grain accounting, and payments for the elevator.
- Monitor daily long/short positions to effectively control grain handling, storage, and transportation.
- Procure and manage all logistics related to grain storage and transportation.
- Establish and implement short-term goals consistent with long-term growth plans, including facility, equipment, and personnel.
- Supervise and develop full-time and seasonal employees, ensuring adherence to safety and Roquette procedures.
- Oversee site maintenance needs and projects to ensure equipment functions properly and safely.
What You’ll Need:
Education:
- BS/BA in Agriculture Business/Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. ‘
Experience
- 2–3+ years of combined production agriculture and elevator management experience.
- 2–3 years of supervisory experience.
- 5–7 years of grain operations management/marketing experience.
Work Schedule:
- Full-time, Monday–Friday, with extended hours including weekends during harvest.
- Works half of Roquette holidays when CBOT is open.
Travel:
- Primarily local during the business day, with some out-of-area and overnight travel expected.
AAP/EEO Statement
Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. “AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace”
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.
Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws.
As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach.
To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com
Skills Required
- BS/BA in Agriculture Business/Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
- 2-3+ years of combined production agriculture and elevator management experience
- 2-3 years of supervisory experience
- 5-7 years of grain operations management/marketing experience
What We Do
About Roquette: “Offering the best of nature” Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. Founded in 1933, the company currently operates in more than 100 countries, through more than 30 manufacturing sites, has a turnover of around 5 billion euros, and employs almost 10,000 people worldwide. Life and nature have been our sources of inspiration for decades. All our raw materials are of natural origin. From them, we enable a whole new plant-based cuisine; we offer pharmaceutical solutions that play a key role in medical treatments; and we develop innovative ingredients for food, nutrition and health markets. We truly unlock the potential of nature to improve, cure and save lives. Thanks to a constant drive for innovation and a long-term vision, we are committed to improving the well-being of people all over the world. We put sustainable development at the heart of our concerns, while taking care of resources and territories. We are determined to create a better and healthier future for all generations
