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I want to make you aware of an exceptional opportunity to be the Operations Manager for this highly successful ESOP owned multi-service AG complex.

REASONS WHY THIS IS A GREAT JOB FOR THE RIGHT PERSON

• No AG experience required - if you want to learn - we want to teach
• ESOP program paid out every year since inception in 1986
• Excellent reputation built over 76 years of business
• Join the Stability of Working in the AG industry (can't be outsourced)
• Flat organization - reports to the GM
• Grow into the GM position
• Strong financial performance - extremely low debt
• Company making significant capital improvements - Improve facility/better serve customers
• Will have operational autonomy and accountability
• Multi-site/multi-function responsibility
• Highly autonomous culture (identify the problem - then the solution)

Benefits & Features:

• ESOP program fully vested in just 3 years (working 500 hours per year)
• Exceptional benefit package
• Customer diversity
• Exceptional track record of providing their employee owners with great retirement performance

Summary:

 

You will be the leader of teams in a feed milling & grain operations environment overseeing the operations of: 

• production
• warehousing
• transportation
• ingredient purchasing 
• customer service 
• budgeting 
• staffing

The role you will play: 

• Supervise the daily operations of teams in production, receiving, shipping, quality, customer service and inventory accuracy
• Lead customer service activities to strengthen relationships 
• Grow our sales volume (tonnage) and improve profitability
• Coordinate all safety initiatives: training, inspections and accident investigations
• Maintain adequate, cost-effective inventory and accurate POs of key inputs: ingredients, packaging and supplies
• Facility coordinator of Safe Feed / Safe Food Audits 
• Organize all maintenance and housekeeping
• Manage employees including hiring, performance evaluations and coaching
• Motivate the employees to meet performance expectations   
• Partner with senior leadership on annual budgeting, capital projects and large purchases

 

 

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Background Profile:

• 5 years of operational management/supervision in any manufacturing/processing environment
• Looking for strong Opertations Management Skills - we will teach you the rest
• Experience leading multiple teams within varying production environments:
  • warehousing/distribution 
  • feed manufacturing 
  • grain plant
• Knowledge of various supply chain elements: 
  • warehousing 
  • inventory management 
  • production 
  • customer service and transportation
• Knowledge of Safe Food/Safe Feed quality programs/protocols
• Significant track record of success in plant/personnel safety
• Strong background in identifying and resolving maintenance issues with facility/equipment
• Successful experience in managing and developing your staff
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and other software as required
• Must have valid driver's license with appropriate vehicle insurance

Community:

• The company is located in a very small rural community in the norther part of the "thumb" of Michigan
• It is within a commutable distance of larger communities with requisite amenities
• OR - if you like the rural life - this is the place
• Just a half an hour from Lake Huron
• A good place to set your roots

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