An industry leading Ag Organization in Iowa is seeking an experienced Lead Operations Professional to oversee day-to-day functions, guide high-performing teams, and champion a culture of collaboration, growth, and community engagement. In this role, you’ll take the lead on safety and compliance, customer service and satisfaction, operational efficiency and planning, financial and asset management, talent development and team building, as well as driving innovation and continuous improvement.
Operations Leader Responsibilities:
Lead and support Maintenance, Safety, Inventory, and General Operations teams
Manage P&L performance and identify areas for profitability improvement
Oversee invoice coding and implement cost-effective procedures
Promote a growth-driven, customer-focused culture across the team
Recruit, hire, and develop talent; conduct interviews and onboarding
Empower employees by encouraging feedback, collaboration, and innovation
Build and maintain strong community relationships to support hiring and local engagement
Represent the organization in community initiatives and outreach
Support key farmer and customer meetings as needed
Resolve scheduling and operational challenges with a proactive approach
Drive continuous improvement across people, processes, and infrastructure
Optimize utilization of personnel, inventory, and physical assets
Operations Leader Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience in ag operations or related field
1–3 years of leadership experience
Valid driver’s license
Ability to obtain necessary licenses (e.g., USDA, CDL, Handler’s License, DOT physical)
Physical ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs
Compensation:
Very Competetive Salary (based on experience)
Full Health care Benefits
401K with employer match
Lots of perks!
Equal Opportunity Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
