Operations Manager

CHS Inc. • Sterling, ND • 8h ago

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS South Central is seeking an Operations Manager in Sterling, ND to lead grain and agronomy operations. This role oversees inventory management, asset utilization, and ensures safety and compliance across both the fertilizer plant and grain elevator. You'll guide and support your team, streamline processes, and help grow our business. Competitive pay and benefits, with relocation assistance potentially available for eligible candidates.

What We're Looking For:

Background in grain and agronomy operations

Ability to manage and optimize fertilizer plant and elevator performance

Strong leadership skills or the ability to develop them

Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence

Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

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

Additional Qualifications

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.

Physical Requirements

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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