Senior Feed Operations Manager

• Location 3310 St. Rt. 49,Fort Recovery, OH, 45846,United States
• Job Category Management

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Looking for a steady full-time job with great benefits, paid time off, and opportunities to grow?

Cooper Farms is hiring a Senior Feed Operations Manager for our Feed and Animal Division across Mercer & Darke County, OH.

The primary goal of this position is to provide leadership and direction for feed manufacturing and delivery across our three feed mill locations. You’ll lead and develop Feed Mill Managers, strengthen safety and quality, improve operational and financial performance, and ensure the consistent production and delivery of safe, high-quality feed. You’ll also work with leaders across Cooper Farms to improve operations and support the future growth of our feed business.

Since 1938,Cooper Farms has grown into a diverse food company producing turkeys, hogs, eggs, and delicious ready-to-cook and fully cooked turkey, ham, and chicken products. We are committed to teamwork, respect, and helping our team members build successful futures.

• Starting Pay:
  Commensurate with experience (Salary)
• Monthly and Year-End Profit-Sharing Bonuses (based on company performance)
• Schedule:
  • Monday through Friday

• Lead operations across multiple feed mills, providing direction and support to Feed Mill Managers and their teams.
• Develop strong leaders and teams through coaching, mentoring, accountability, and succession planning.
• Improve safety, quality, and operational performance by setting goals, monitoring results, and finding ways to work more efficiently.
• Ensure our feed operations meet high standards for safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and customer service.
• Manage costs, resources, and facility investments, including operating budgets, equipment needs, capital projects, and long-term planning.
• Work across the organization with Production, Transportation, Purchasing, Nutrition, and Maintenance to solve problems, improve reliability, and support future growth.

• 7–10 years of experience in feed manufacturing, agriculture, production, operations, or a related field.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred, but the description does not list it as required. A valid CDL is also preferred but not required.
• A proven leader who has experience managing multiple departments, locations, or operations and developing other leaders.
• A strong understanding of manufacturing operations, including production, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across teams and balance multiple priorities.
• Comfortable using operational and financial information to make decisions and identify ways to improve performance.

• Generous paid vacation at hire
• Same-day pay available
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• $300 yearly wellness reimbursement
• Referral Bonus
• Great deals on Cooper Farms deli and turkey products

...and so many more opportunities to earn and grow with the company.