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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.

Drive safe, efficient grain operations that support the success of our soybean crush facility. As a Grain Control Room Superintendent, you will lead daily production activities, oversee control room and stevedore teams, and coordinate rail, barge, blending, drying, and vessel operations to keep product moving smoothly. You will optimize inventory, storage capacity, and dispatch performance while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence. This role is ideal for a hands-on, results driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at logistics, team development, and continuous improvement.

This role is a rotating shift position

The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $150,000 per year, based on experience (variable depending on experience). In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.  

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the daily production plan, including inbound/outbound organization, rail/barge unloading, binning, blending, drying, and vessel coordination.
• Supervise and collaborate with Control Room Operators and Stevedores to maximize grain and by-product handling.
• Effectively manage grain movement through Chesapeake to maximize facility efficiency, revenue generation and meet internal/external customer needs.
• Support and verify that Shift Superintendents, Control Room Operators, and Stevedores follow production plans and operate efficiently.
• Effectively monitor and manage the quality and inventory of products through implementation of the facility Inventory Control Program.
• Provide leadership for the safety program to ensure safe working conditions for all associates.
• Ensure compliance with GIPSA/USDA grain handling and warehousing regulations.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (Agriculture, Business, or Logistics), or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• 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.
• Required to travel to remote Agribusiness facilities and customer locations.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 5-10 years of related experience.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Able to move freely throughout the Agribusiness facilities to include climbing vertical heights (0 - 150').
• Carry 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.

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.