About the Company
Join a locally owned and controlled agricultural cooperative with a strong legacy—serving the region for over 75 years providing grain, agronomy and feed services. Our cooperative is committed to quality service, community-focused values, and advancing operational excellence in a dynamic ag environment.
Role Overview
As the Lead Operations Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting daily operational functions—you will not be a location manager. Instead, you will work closely with operations leadership to streamline processes, manage inventory, dispatch resources, and support logistical planning. You’ll help ensure timely movement of equipment and materials, improve workflows, and contribute to a strong operational backbone for the cooperative.
Key Responsibilities
- Dispatching service crews and sprayers: scheduling, routing and coordinating equipment and personnel to support agronomy operations.
- Manage inventory of supplies, materials, chemicals and parts—track usage, ordering, stock levels, and ensure accuracy of records.
- Support coordination between departments (agribusiness, agronomy, grain, feed) to keep operations aligned and efficient.
- Monitor and report on operational metrics, identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies, and recommend improvements.
- Assist in implementing standard operating procedures and safety processes for operations team.
- Provide support in busy seasons (e.g., planting, spraying, harvest) to ensure operations run smoothly.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners to maintain high service levels.
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience in operations coordination, logistics, dispatch, inventory management or related field—ideally in an agricultural or industrial setting.
- Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, especially in seasonal high-demand periods.
- Comfortable working with operational software or willing to learn (inventory systems, dispatch tools, spreadsheets).
- Team‐oriented mindset with willingness to support field operations and internal teams.
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to coordinate with mobile assets in rural environments.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary in the range of $50,000 to $75,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunity to work in a stable, community-centric cooperative with deep roots in the region.
- Hands-on role where your contributions directly support operational excellence and impact.
- Collaborative team environment, with focus on continuous improvement, safety and reliable service to our members.
How to Apply
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.
