Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Grain Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day grain elevator operations across five locations in Western Missouri. This role is heavily operations-focused and will be responsible for grain movement, storage management, quality control, maintenance, and repairs. One facility is rail-served, with the remaining locations regularly feeding into it.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who understands grain from receiving to shipping and takes pride in safe, efficient, and well-maintained operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee grain receiving, storage, transfer, and outbound shipping activities
• Track grain inventory, movements in/out, and condition of stored grain
• Manage grain quality, blending, and storage strategies to preserve value
• Supervise and perform maintenance and repair work (including millwright-type tasks)
• Coordinate and oversee container loading operations
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards
• Support coordination between locations, particularly movements to the rail facility
• Lead and support operational staff as needed across locations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of grain industry experience required
• Strong background in grain storage management, blending, and quality control
• Working knowledge of elevator maintenance, mechanical systems, and repairs
• Experience with container loading preferred
• Practical, hands-on operations mindset with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage operations across multiple locations

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $100,000–$120,000, based on experience
• Health insurance (approximately 75% employer-paid)
• Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• Optional dental and vision coverage
• PTO program

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants with a provided resume will be contacted. If you would like to learn more about Ag opportunities, contact Krista Preston with gpac at krista.preston@gogpac.com or call 913-318-5762.

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.