Grain Storage Manager

Date: Oct 7, 2025

Location:

Church Hill, MD, US, 21623

Req ID: 77783

Job Function: Production

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Our Agribusiness Team is actively recruiting for a Grain Storage Manager to lead and manage the facility associates to maximize the facility efficiencies and productivity. To lead the facility safety and environmental process. To lead the customer service function for the facility. To manage the facilities production, logistics, and inventory control processes. To prepare forecast requirements, analyze cost expenditures and prepare annual budgets requirements. To recommend capital projects that will enhance productivity, customer service and quality.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead and direct the activities of facility personnel that receive, dry, store, and distribute grain. This includes hiring, training, and developing the staff to meet the needs of the facility.
Develop, lead and administer an effective and proactive process to provide a safe working environment for all associates in accordance with Federal State, Local regulations and Perdue AgriBusiness requirements.
Develop, lead and administer an effective and proactive program to prevent environmental incidents and ensure compliance with all applicable Federal State, Local regulations and Perdue AgriBusiness requirements.
Ensure service and equity of grades is provided to both internal and external customers
Administer an effective Inventory Control Program to maintain quality and quantity of inventory handled at the facility and ensure compliance with USDA Warehousing, FDA regulations and Perdue Grain & Oilseed LLC requirements.
Ensure routine and preventative maintenance is performed on all equipment to ensure maximum availability, operating efficiency, and longevity.
Identify opportunities, synergies and improvements to increase facility operating effectiveness and reduce operating costs. This includes the development of capital plans and execution of individual projects according to plan.
Coordinate with grain merchandising to ensure positive customer relationships and effective planning to provide for timely and least cost movement of grain.
Perform other task as directed by supervisor.

Minimum Education

BS Degree (Agriculture, Logistics, Business). 5 – 7 years grain operations experience can be substituted for BS Degree

Experience Requirements

3-5 years of related experienced, with 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of grain receiving and storage technologies
Knowledge of Federal and State environmental regulations
Knowledge of Federal and State OSHA regulations
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong math, organizational, and analytical skills
Understanding of standard software applications

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Able to move freely throughout the AgriBusiness facilities to include climbing vertical heights (0 - 150'), carrying tools and equipment (0-50 pounds), exposure to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0 - 100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available).
Must be able to wear protective equipment to include self-contained breathing apparatus.
Required to travel to remote AgriBusiness facilities and customer locations.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.