Silo Supervisor

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The company
Boortmalt is a global malting company with a 3 million tonnes production capacity. The group is present on 5 continents with 27 malting plants. We have been working for years to become the go-to partner for brewers, distillers and food industries, by supplying them with top-quality barley malt and supporting them thanks to the expertise of our Masters of Malt worldwide. Two key pillars of our strategy remain innovation and sustainability. Every day we want to do better than yesterday while preserving tomorrow.

The job

As Silo Supervisor at our Prairie Malt Plant, you are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of grain and malt silos, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality handling of raw materials. This role plays a critical part in maintaining food safety compliance, optimizing silo performance, and supporting uninterrupted production and delivery processes. The Silo Supervisor leads a team of silo operators and coordinates closely with production, logistics, and quality assurance teams.

Key Responsibilities:

· Grain & Malt Handling - Ensure proper receipt, storage, and transfer of grain and malt in accordance with food safety protocols and internal quality standards.

· Food Safety & Quality Compliance - Maintain strict adherence to HACCP, GMP, and other relevant food safety regulations. Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance.

· Blending Accuracy - Oversee and verify the accuracy of grain and malt blending processes to meet production specifications and quality targets.

· Silo Level Management - Monitor and maintain optimal silo levels to support continuous production and timely deliveries. Coordinate with logistics and production planning teams to forecast material needs.

· Operational Efficiency - Identify and implement process improvements to enhance silo operations, reduce downtime, and minimize waste.

· Team Leadership - Supervise, train, and develop silo staff to ensure high performance, safety awareness, and operational excellence. Schedule shifts and assign tasks effectively.

· Maintenance Coordination - Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure timely servicing and repair of silo equipment and systems.

· Reporting & Documentation - Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, blending logs, safety checks, and incident reports. Provide regular updates to management.

Your profile

· Proven experience in silo operations, grain handling, or a related field (5+ years preferred)

· Strong understanding of food safety standards and quality control procedures

· Leadership experience with the ability to train and motivate teams, experience in a unionized setting is an asset

· Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

· Proficiency in using silo monitoring systems and inventory management tools

· Strong communication skills and attention to detail

· Fluent in spoken and written English.

· Must be able to work in environments with variable temperatures, including partial outdoor work and dusty conditions

· Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

· Requires Near/Far, Depth and Colour vision

What we offer

We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, and as part of a global organization can offer career opportunities internationally. As Masters of Malt we want to be a great employer, focusing on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration and health and wellbeing. We live our values, putting people at the heart of what we do.

“Strive” - our ambition is to be the best maltster - that's why every day we commit to challenge ourselves to achieve the highest level.

“Care” - our strength is magnificent when we care for our earth, our colleagues and our business partners. We encourage trust, respect and treat each other with respect. We believe that Diversity makes us stronger.

“Inspire” - We adopt a long-term orientation delivering sustainable performance through innovation and digitization, becoming praised Masters of Malt.

“Explore” – thinking out of the box and embracing pioneer ideas to become a source of motivation, we like challenging the status quo to develop full potential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-04