Elevator Supervisor (Watrous)

Watrous, SK
On-site
Posted Sep 17, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Elevator Supervisor oversees daily grain elevator operations, including receiving, storage, shipping, and quality control. They also provide direct guidance to hourly staff and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Job details

About the Company: Malteries Soufflet acquired United Malt Group in 2023, creating the world’s largest malting company with an annual production capacity of 3.7 million tons of malt through 41 facilities in 20 countries, serving both industrial and craft brewers and distillers. Across the globe, our family of brands produce malt that is blended into some of your favorite industry-leading beverages and local craft brews. Our more than 2300 employees are proud of the rich heritage of our family of brands and are committed to incorporating sustainability improvements at every touchpoint of our supply chain. We celebrate the diversity of our people and together strive to create an environment where all employees are safe, welcomed and have a sense of belonging. Leverage Difference • Be Accountable • Passion for Innovation • Cultivate Agile Collaboration SUMMARY: We are currently looking for an experienced Elevator Supervisor to join our team in our Watrous location, reporting to the Elevator Manager at Canada Malting Co. Limited, a company by Soufflet Malt. The Elevator Supervisor supports the Elevator Manager in the safe and efficient operation of the grain elevator facility. This role is responsible for supervising day-to-day activities such as barley receiving, storage, shipping, and quality control while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The Elevator Supervisor provides direct guidance to hourly staff, fosters strong producer relationships, and promotes a positive and safe work environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Supervise daily elevator operations including receiving, storage, shipping, grading, and inventory control. Ensure safe and efficient handling of barley, maintaining quality standards throughout all processes. Support the Elevator Manager with staff scheduling, training, and performance coaching. Monitor and maintain facility equipment, reporting issues and coordinating with maintenance teams for timely repairs. Assist with barley contracting and support grower relationships by explaining delivery and settlement processes. Promote and enforce company safety policies, procedures, and a Zero Harm mindset. Maintain accurate records related to grain movement, grading, and inventory. Act as a point of contact for producers and community stakeholders when required. Adhere to all company food safety, quality, and health and safety policies and procedures, as well as applicable regulatory requirements, to ensure safe work practices and the production of safe compliant products. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Diploma or certificate in Agriculture, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience). Hands-on experience in grain elevator operations or within the grain/agriculture industry. Supervisory or lead hand experience with demonstrated ability to guide and motivate a team. Knowledge of grain grading standards and elevator safety practices. Strong communication and customer service skills for working with producers and staff. Basic budgeting or cost-control awareness considered an asset. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Microsoft AX system considered an asset. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. We offer a competitive compensation and generous benefits package including extended healthcare, flex spending accounts, EAP, paid Holidays, paid time off program, basic & voluntary life insurance, STD, LTD and pension plan Recruitment Statement: Soufflet Malt is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment and selection process. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Candidates requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise us of their needs so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have a diploma or certificate in Agriculture, Supply Chain, or a related field, along with hands-on experience in grain elevator operations. Demonstrated supervisory experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office are also required.