Bunge

agriculture

GrainSuperintendent

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Grain Superintendent at Bunge. Skills: operational leadership, stevedoring, marine terminal operations, grain handling, vessel stowage planning, stability requirements, port operations. Coordinate stevedoring activities. Ensure vessels are loaded safely, efficiently, and in accordance with shipping requirements”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure vessels are loaded safely, efficiently, and in accordance with shipping requirements; ensure vessels meet all inspection and stability requirements prior to loading

Industry & Context.

agriculture
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

safety-sensitive, hands-on involvement, 40 hours per week, 24/7 shift work, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, based on operational requirements

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Previous experience as a Superintendent or in a similar operational leadership role, Demonstrated experience supervising stevedoring or marine terminal operations, Ability to make sound operational decisions in a dynamic, safety-sensitive environment, Experience working in grain handling, oilseeds, pulses, or bulk commodity operations, Familiarity with vessel stowage planning, stability requirements, and port operations, Equivalent combinations of education and experience that demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and competencies will be considered

What You'll Do.

Coordinate stevedoring activities

Ensure vessels are loaded safely

and in accordance with shipping requirements

Balance operational priorities

safety considerations

and logistical demands

Directly supervise Foremen and Longshore workers

Support seamless vessel operations

Supervise and coordinate the work of Foremen and Longshore workers engaged in vessel loading

Assess loading priorities

Determine personnel requirements on a shift-by-shift basis and coordinate dispatch

Dispatch Longshore Foremen daily

Act as a liaison between Longshore labour and Terminal Supervisors

Direct loading operations

Supervise checking and loading

Prepare shift reports

Manage and apply knowledge of stow factors

cargo characteristics

and grain sensitivities

Prepare stow plans and pre-arrival conditions

Liaise with the Vessel Master and Chief Officer throughout the loading rotation

Provide on-site supervision for each shift

Attend vessels prior to completion to oversee final loading sequences

Prepare final stow plans and issue final loading reports upon completion

Ensure adherence to Safety

and Environmental (SH&E) requirements at all times

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

working closely with terminal staff, vessel agents, and port authorities; key point of contact between Bunge terminal operations, logistics personnel, and external partners; coordination with Terminal Supervisors and the Logistics team; liaison between Longshore labour and Terminal Supervisors; Liaise with the Vessel Master and Chief Officer throughout the loading rotation

Communication Scope

communication

Full Job Description

Bunge and Viterra have now combined to become one company. Our ~37,000 employees – the driving force behind our success – are dedicated to one purpose: connecting farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a newly combined company, we are guided by our shared values in all that we do: * We are one team. * We lead the way. * We do what’s right. We are passionate, bold and driven. Together, we lead the way to deliver results for our customers, each other and the world. We want the best out of ourselves and each other. While we work to integrate our job opportunities, candidates are encouraged to explore positions posted on behalf of both Bunge and Viterra. **A Day in the Life** As a Grain Superintendent, you’ll be at the heart of vessel loading operations at Bunge’s Vancouver Terminal. You will coordinate stevedoring activities, working closely with terminal staff, vessel agents, and port authorities to ensure vessels are loaded safely, efficiently, and in accordance with shipping requirements. Providing on‑site leadership across every shift, you will balance operational priorities, safety considerations, and logistical demands while directly supervising Foremen and Longshore workers. In this role, you serve as a key point of contact between Bunge terminal operations, logistics personnel, and external partners to support seamless vessel operations. **Position Details** * This is a safety‑sensitive, operational leadership role requiring hands‑on involvement and strong coordination skills. * This position is a full‑time role (40 hours per week) and requires 24/7 shift work, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, based on operational requirements. **What You’ll Be Doing** * Supervise and coordinate the work of Foremen and Longshore workers engaged in vessel loading * Assess loading priorities in coordination with Terminal Supervisors and the Logistics team, considering cargo availability, shipping instructions, and stowage req

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