Assistant Plant Manager

At JDH and each of our subsidiaries, we know that agriculture is about more than moving commodities—it’s about connecting people and building relationships that matter. Founded in 1886 and proudly family-owned for five generations, our deep roots in the industry enable us to manage grains, co-products, animal feed, and feed ingredients effectively. With an extensive transportation network, we connect supply and demand across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Asia. We are committed to delivering reliability, value, and innovation, while providing a supportive and safe workplace where our team can thrive and grow.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Plant Manager will oversee all aspects of the grain shuttle unloading and commodity handling facility by ensuring grain and feed movement and quality standards while meeting company goals and objectives. Provide day to day leadership support to the location, including all operations, safety, customer service, maintenance, cleanliness, and quality assurance within the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assistant Manager responsibilities involve supervision, reporting, grain and commodity handling and management, safety, and maintenance.
• Assure proper commodity storage and condition, blend grain for proper storage and distribution to customers, and practice good housekeeping principles.
• Oversee and manage the maintenance of all commodity handling equipment.
• Interview, hire, and train employees.
• Manage employees to be effective on the job and to grow professionally. Track employee accountability.
• Lead the entire team and support their growth and development.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, opportunistic curiosity and contributes to creating an environment where people want to work.
• Other duties as assigned.