Director of Grain Operations
Gettysburg, SD, US, 57442-1281
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 Inc. has an exciting leadership opportunity within our Ag retail division in the River Plains business unit. We are a Driector of Grain Operations to lead a high-performing team across multiple locations. They will drive operational excellence, financial performance, and strategic growth in a fast-paced agricultural environment. Partner with managers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to optimize operations, strengthen key relationships, and deliver exceptional results. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact by shaping strategy, developing leaders, and championing a strong culture of safety and success. Apply today!
Responsibilities
- Oversee all grain operations at multiple locations
- Develop and manage operating, capital, and lease budgets.
- Manage Regional and Location Managers
- Work with management and sales team on programs, pricing, and overall strategy.
- Oversee and ensure inventory is in place and accurately accounted for.
- Serve as a liaison between suppliers, vendors, and distributors to management.
- Achieve satisfactory profit/loss ratio & market share in relation to preset standards & industry & economic trends.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key industry and strategic community partners.
- 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
- 7+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations
- Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities
Additional Qualifications
- Ability to make decisions and work effectively both independently and collaboratively
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with an ability to influence others
- Strong negotiation, public relations and organizational skills
- Associate’s degree in Agribusiness, Agronomy or Agriculture related program preferred
- Agribusiness/Location management/grain experience preferred
- Co-op experience preferred
- 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.
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.