Location Manager, Management

Description

We are a multi-location agricultural cooperative serving our members across several departments and communities. Our success is built on teamwork, shared knowledge, and a commitment to helping one another succeed. We believe in collaboration across locations and supporting our employees with the resources of a larger organization while maintaining strong local leadership.

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on leader to manage one of our grain elevator locations. The Location Manager is responsible for leading daily operations, ensuring grain quality and inventory accuracy, maintaining a safe and well‑kept facility, and delivering outstanding service to our producer‑members.

This is a leadership role with autonomy at the local level, backed by the support of a strong cooperative network.

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of 4–5 employees.
• Recruit, hire, and manage seasonal harvest staff.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and safety.
• Coordinate with other cooperative locations and departments to ensure operational alignment.
• Manage scheduling, including extended harvest hours.

• Oversee receiving, storage, conditioning, and shipment of grain.
• Monitor grain condition (temperature, aeration, quality control).
• Maintain accurate grain and product inventory records.
• Operate and oversee grain scale and computer systems.

• Build strong relationships with producer‑members.
• Support product sales and cooperative initiatives.
• Ensure smooth harvest flow and efficient turnaround times.
• Resolve concerns professionally and proactively.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility.
• Oversee grounds upkeep including mowing and weed control.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and cooperative safety standards.
• Promote safe work practices and lead by example.

• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in grain handling or agricultural operations preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory management and operational controls.
• OSHA safety awareness.
• Proficiency with computer systems and grain scale operations.
• Ability to work extended and flexible hours during harvest.

• Leadership opportunity within a stable, community‑focused cooperative
• Support from multiple locations and experienced departments
• Collaborative team environment