CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
CHS Inc. is seeking a seasoned leader with a robust background in operations management to fill the role of Operations Manager at our Bean Plant in Othello, WA. The Operations Manager will oversee and manage all operational functions within the business to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. This includes managing personnel and scheduling, as well as overseeing production, shipping and receiving, and other key operational functions critical to the business's success. The Operations Manager will ensure that productivity, efficiency, shipping times, and loading accuracy goals are met through hands-on leadership and active team engagement. The role also involves workforce management through training, performance correction, and employee development. Additionally, the Operations Manager will develop marketing strategies, manage inventory, and maintain a strong safety culture.
Responsibilities
- Oversee operations at multiple locations. Evaluate and communicate the results of overall operations.
- Manage operations according to divisional objectives to provide patrons with prompt, courteous and effective service while maintaining the efficiency necessary to achieve a maximum margin of profit.
- Manage location and/or sales managers on programs, pricing, and overall strategy.
- Act as liaison between General Manager and department managers, developing and implementing procedures and controls to promote communication and adequate information flow within the organization.
- Develop and manage operating, capital, and lease budgets.
- Manage the workforce through responsible training, clear job assignment definition and explanation, correct deficient performance, and effectively reward and develop all employees.
- Develop & recommend product positioning, packaging, and pricing strategy to produce the highest possible long-term market share.
- Develop, establish, and execute comprehensive marketing plans & programs, both short & long range, to support sales and revenue objectives of the organization.
- Oversee and ensure inventory is in place and accurately accounted for.
- Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
- Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- High School diploma or GED
- 4+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations
- Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities
Additional Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Previous Agribusiness/Location management or Grain Sales experience preferred
- Ability to motivate and lead team members
- Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
This position is designated by CHS Inc. as a safety-sensitive position pursuant to Washington law, RCW 49.44.240. Please be advised that due to this designation (and notice to applicants of the same), the pre-employment drug testing panel for this position will include marijuana and its metabolites.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
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