Assistant Operations Manager

Assistant Operations Manager

Date: Jul 21, 2026

Location: Abilene, KS -Kansas, US, 67410

Company: Bunge

City : Abilene

State : Kansas (US-KS)

Country : United States (US)

Requisition Number : 46836

Job Summary:

The Assistant Operations Manager is responsible for providing various support functions for operational activities. This role will assist in the development and maintenance of the facility as directed by the Operations and Commercial Managers. This person must work and communicate effectively with the Operations Manager to help assure the facility is in a constant state of preparedness to meet schedules and take advantage of opportunities that arise. This includes assisting with inventory control, operational cost control and logistics, mix & blend including grain conditioning and space allocation, preventative maintenance, talent management including production planning, energy conservation, and asset security.

Essential Job Functions:

Assist and assure effective inventory control within company requirements

Help ensure the superintendent is maintaining at or below the operational cost control plan

Assist Operations Manager in development and execution of facility improvements

Aid in maximizing mix & blend opportunities by utilizing in house stocks and grain available in the marketplace using effective space allocation

Assist in scheduling preventative maintenance functions while maintaining a safe and reliable facility in compliance with OSHA grain handling standards

Help complete talent development for operational staff to manage cost and guarantee uninterrupted facility operations

Assist in ensuring implementation of energy conservation program and enhance sustainability while reducing cost and/or consumption of energy.

Aid in maintaining the security of the asset to minimize or eliminate exposure to theft, property damage, vandalism, and trespassing.

Lead workers onsite, including contractors, temps, and service providers

Help ensure compliance with all required safety, regulatory, environmental, and company programs, including Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding Occupation Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, and Operational Permit requirements

Other Job Functions:

Other duties as assigned

Provide excellent customer service and assist customers as needed

Recommend process improvements as necessary

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills:

Ability to work and interact well with others

High School Diploma or GED

Prior experience working in an elevator and/or terminal

Farming background a plus

Special Demands:

Heavy-duty, operational, mechanical, and technical hands-on responsibilities

Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, kneel, and bend

Frequently required to lift or move more than 50 pounds

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

Outdoor work environment, including heights and inclement weather, approximately 80% of the time

Weekend availability will be required on a rotating basis

Job Type: Full-time

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed - in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive

We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative

We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge

Nearest Major Market: Salina

Nearest Secondary Market: McPherson

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