A well-established, family-owned agricultural organization is seeking a Director of Feed & Grain to lead the operations of an integrated feed mill and grain facility located on the same site. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations while driving continuous improvement across both businesses.
The ideal candidate combines strong operational leadership with experience in feed manufacturing, grain handling, procurement, logistics, and facility maintenance. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a stable, growth-oriented organization that values long-term relationships, employee development, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership for daily operations of the feed mill and grain facility.
- Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations while maintaining high standards for quality and customer service.
- Lead and develop facility personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee preventative maintenance programs and capital improvement initiatives to maximize equipment reliability and operational uptime.
- Manage grain procurement, inventory, and merchandising activities to support business objectives.
- Direct logistics for inbound grain, outbound feed, and transportation coordination.
- Develop and manage operating budgets, monitor key performance indicators, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Build strong relationships with producers, suppliers, transportation partners, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
- Leadership experience in feed manufacturing, grain operations, or a similar agricultural processing environment.
- Strong knowledge of feed mill operations, grain handling systems, procurement, inventory management, and logistics.
- Experience managing maintenance programs and capital projects.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and improve operational performance.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join a financially strong, family-owned agricultural organization with a long-standing reputation for excellence.
- Lead two critical business units with significant autonomy and influence.
- Work in a collaborative environment where leadership is empowered to make decisions and drive improvements.
- Competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
If you're an experienced agricultural operations leader looking for an opportunity to oversee both feed and grain operations while making a lasting impact, we'd love to start a confidential conversation.
To be considered for other livestock openings, please contact Rob Klein with gpac.
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.
