Area Grain Operations Manager - Full-time / Part-time

Want to make a difference and impact in your local agriculture community?

Come join CHS, Inc as an Area Grain Operations Manager in Overton, NE today!

You’ll play a crucial role in overseeing daily operations and enforcing safety rules at two locations (Overton and Elm Creek). Other responsibilities include scheduling grain movement, plant maintenance, supervise team members, oversee and manage grain quality and make recommendations to improve safety. An ideal candidate will be able to make decisions, have good time management, and organizational skills, be self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and are customer focused. 

• Oversee operations at multiple locations. Evaluate and communicate the results of overall operations. 
• Manage operations according to divisional objectives to provide patrons with prompt, courteous and effective service while maintaining the efficiency necessary to achieve a maximum margin of profit.
• Manage location and/or sales managers on programs, pricing, and overall strategy.
• Act as liaison between General Manager and department managers, developing and implementing procedures and controls to promote communication and adequate information flow within the organization.
• Develop and manage operating, capital, and lease budgets.
• Manage the workforce through responsible training, clear job assignment definition and explanation, correct deficient performance, and effectively reward and develop all employees.
• Develop & recommend product positioning, packaging, and pricing strategy to produce the highest possible long-term market share.
• Develop, establish, and execute comprehensive marketing plans & programs, both short & long range, to support sales and revenue objectives of the organization.
• Oversee and ensure inventory is in place and accurately accounted for.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.

• High School diploma or GED
• 4+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations
• Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Previous Agribusiness/Location management or Grain Sales experience preferred
• Ability to motivate and lead team members
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.