Management Trainee – Grain Operations

Job Description

Agriculture Operations Trainee | CGB Enterprises, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time trainee program at CGB Enterprises, Inc., offering extensive developmental opportunities over up to 36 months, with training occurring in one or more market locations. Upon successful completion, relocation is required as the program prepares individuals to assume a management or leadership role within the Grain division. CGB, founded in 1969, stands as an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries, operating over 100 locations with nearly 2,000 U.S. employees. The company oversees a diverse family of businesses that provide an array of services for producers and logistics for an international customer base, celebrating over 50 years of strength and stability. This role is central to CGB’s commitment to developing well-rounded leaders, enabling individuals to gain essential business knowledge and practical skills for timely and capable decision-making, ultimately driving successful business results.

The TL;DR
• Role: Trainee
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Multi-location training, with relocation required upon program completion
• Pay: $65,000 yearly
• Team: Grain division
• Mission: Gain comprehensive business knowledge and leadership skills to drive successful business results and assume a management role within the Grain division.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Analysis: Regularly review and analyze income statements to understand business achievement and monitor the downstream effects of commercial decisions.
• Operational Management: Direct daily work, including staffing, loading, receiving, and storage plans, to leverage facility capabilities and maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Grain Origination & Sales: Originate grain to drive profitability and increase sales, establishing rapport with existing customers while also increasing the customer base.
• Risk Management: Develop and implement a strong knowledge of risk positions and available hedging mechanisms in order to maximize profit.
• Contract Negotiation: Independently negotiate price, quality specifications, and delivery details associated with cash grain and transportation contracts.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent training and work experience. This is an entry-level role designed for career development into a management/leadership position.
• Experience: None required.
• Skills:
• Knowledge of grain or bulk materials handling.
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to interact across all organizational levels.
• Intermediate computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Leadership and managerial skills, along with conflict management abilities.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Technical Systems Management. Experience leading a group of people. Ability to relocate once training is finalized. Travel approximately 25%.