ABOUT GRAIN GUY FIFTY

Jim Voigt, the voice of Grain Guy Fifty has been in the feed and grain industry for over 50 years. Continue reading to learn more about his career in agriculture.

About Jim Voigt

Jim Voigt's Career in Agriculture

Education

Jim Voigt graduated with honors from California Polytechnic State University with an Ag Business Management degree.

Grain Experience

50 years experience; 13 out of the 50 years were in the Feed Manufacturing Industry
VP of Operations and Engineering for ADM’s domestic and international grain division
Responsible for over 400 locations, including country elevators, train loaders, barge loaders, port facilities, processing facility grain handling and storage
Work experience in 22 countries
Managed facility upgrades on hundreds of projects
Designed and managed construction of over a dozen new facilities from country elevators to ports
Past International President and Board Chair of GEAPS
Member of Distinction GEAPS (2006)

Processing Experience

Conducted continuous improvement projects in soy extraction and refining, refined oils, corn processing, corn milling, bioproducts, flour milling, soy isolates and proteins, cocoa, and chocolate

Ag Inputs

Liquid and dry fertilizer
Ag chemicals
Ammonia
Ag fuels

Other Experience and Certifications

Participated in multiple acquisition projects, providing operational, engineering, organizational, value establishment, and risk assessment inputs
Developed strong safety culture and programs
Managed ADM Milling food safety program for a period of time
Continuous improvement project in general administration such as working capital reduction
Certified train the trainer in numerous safety programs
Green belt in Lean six Sigma
Certified in HACCP for feeds and grain
PCQI certified for Human and Animal Food under FSMA requirements

Overall Experience

50 years' experience in Grain, Feed, Ag Processing, and Related Industries
20 Years Continuous Improvement Management