Job Description

We have partnered with a reputable agricultural cooperative in Eastern South Dakota seeking a General Manager due to an upcoming retirement. This is a stable organization with strong community ties, loyal customers, and consistent profitability.

The cooperative has been operating for 30+ years and has approximately $35MM in annual revenue. It's a full-service operation serving growers across multiple divisions.

Operations include:

• Grain: 2MM bushels (truck-only)
• Agronomy: 16,0000 tons of fertilizer
• Energy: 900,000 gallons
• Feed mill: 1,300 tons a month
• Team of 30 employees with 3 direct reports overseeing key divisions

What you’ll do:

• Lead operations across grain, agronomy, energy, and feed
• Oversee division leaders and staff
• Manage grain merchandising and market activity
• Drive safety, efficiency, and financial performance
• Work with an engaged board and local producer base

What they’re looking for:

• Strong background in grain operations with merchandising experience required
• Leadership experience in multi-division ag or cooperative operations
• Ability to manage teams and drive accountability
• Steady, forward-thinking leader

Compensation and benefits:

• $145,000-$165,000 salary
• Profit sharing bonus
• Company truck, 401K
• 100% paid insurance for employee and family

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.