Grain Shift Superintendent Perdue Farms, Inc. - 3.4 Chesapeake, VA Job Details Full-time $78,000 - $116,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork Water transportation cargo handling Team leadership Safety regulations Rail transport operations Agricultural product transportation Team development Supervising experience Transportation management Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Associate's degree Agricultural safety and compliance regulations Rail freight Full Job Description Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. 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 Oversee daily operations that keep our facility running safely, efficiently, and at peak performance. As a Shift Superintendent, you will manage production activities while optimizing inventory flow and coordinating truck, barge, and rail logistics to support timely vessel shipments and a consistent grain supply to the soybean crush facility. You will drive operational efficiency by maximizing storage capacity, blending opportunities, and scheduling effectiveness while maintaining strong cost control. This role is ideal for a results driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at coordinating complex operations, and is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provide leadership for production, logistics and inventory staff to include hiring, training and developing the staff to meet the needs of the facility. Provide leadership for the safety program to ensure safe working conditions for all associates. Effectively manage grain movement through Chesapeake to maximize facility efficiency, revenue generation and meet internal/external customer needs. Effectively monitor and manage the quality and inventory of products through implementation of the facility Inventory Control Program. Ensure compliance with

GIPSA/USDA

grain handling and warehousing regulations. Coordinate activities and plans with facility management, merchandising and internal/external traffic groups. Coordinate scheduling of vessel loading with the Terminal Manager. Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree (Agriculture, Business, or Logistics), or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree. 5-8 years of experience. Knowledge of grain handling/storage facility operations and technologies. Knowledge of USDA Grain Standards for Domestic and Export operations. Knowledge of rail, truck, barge and vessel logistics. Employee relations experience. Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors 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.

Pay:

$78,000.00 - $116,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

Grain Processing:

3 years (Required)

Supervisory:

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person