Plant Manager Operations Lead

Reedsburg, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 26-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead Operations. Build Efficiency. Drive Excellence.

Our client is one of the Top 100 U.S. Agricultural Cooperatives and Top 20 Agronomy Companies is expanding its agronomy and energy operations in Wisconsin. Were searching for a motivated Dry Plant Manager / Operations Lead to oversee day-to-day operations at our Reedsburg facility.

This role is ideal for an individual who thrives on operational efficiency team leadership and hands-on management in a high-impact environment.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Financially Strong & Growing: $1.19B in annual revenue and ongoing investment in new facilities terminals and agronomy expansions across Wisconsin.
Autonomy with Support: Youll manage operations with direct decision-making authority backed by a financially secure farmer-owned co-op.
Visible Impact: Lead a core agronomy and dry plant operation serving a high-demand region while ensuring uptime safety and efficiency.
Leadership Role: Supervise plant personnel set schedules improve processes and mentor team members to achieve productivity and safety goals.
Broad Scope: Oversee logistics maintenance and agronomy support (including mapping soil sampling and variable-rate applications).

Ideal Candidate

2 years of management or supervisory experience in agricultural operations supply chain or production environments.
Strong understanding of dry fertilizer handling logistics and safety practices.
Agricultural or mechanical background preferred; Class A CDL (or ability to obtain).
Proven ability to lead people manage workflow and maintain compliance with safety standards.

Why Work for this company
Youll join a billion-dollar cooperative recognized for stability growth and local trust. The company invests in people equipment and technology to ensure long-term sustainability. Youll have ownership of your plants success and the ability to make real operational impact with strong support from leadership.

Ready to take the next step in your ag operations career
If youre a proven leader who enjoys hands-on management juggling many hats optimizing production and leading teams to deliver quality and efficiency and want to be part of something bigger...we want to talk with you.

Lets start a confidential conversation.
Reach out today to learn more about how you can make an immediate impact at one of Wisconsins most respected and financially strong cooperatives.

Email me a resume to schedule a brief introductory discussion.
Gary Perman

More Details:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Leads and directs the personnel of the Dry Plant Operations.
Plans establishes and coordinates work schedules assignments and production sequences to meet production goals and accommodate operational hours.
Demonstrates the ability to maximize efficiency in Plant Operations in order to reduce downtime.
Develops and maintains written operating procedures.
Negotiates the most cost-effective process for budgetary items to maximize profit to cost margins.
Demonstrates initiative in achieving departmental goals and communicates effectively with the Location Manager in order to assure goals and objectives are being met.
Assist in maintenance and housekeeping of facilities and grounds.
Identifies the developmental needs of employees in the department and coaches trains mentors or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Assisting agronomists with mapping fertility record keeping yield mapping variable rate fertilizer recommendations variable rate seed recommendations and creating soil sampling maps.
Support Branch field activities soil sampling sensors and VR maps.
Ensures a safe working environment and oversees compliance with applicable OSHA and other laws regulations and work rules concerning environmental safety and health by employees; assist with accident/injury investigations as directed by the Safety or HR team.
Establishes an effective workflow of communication and information to ensure that problems can be responsibly solved and that support is provided to the staff as needed.
Works collaboratively cooperatively and in coordination with fellow team members and with others in the organization treats them with respect courtesy and consideration and shows understanding and the appropriate support of other team members to help get the job done.
Maintains regular dependable attendance and punctuality and physical presence at the assigned worksite; must interact directly with people or objects at the worksite on a regular basis.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

2 years progressive Management experience in Agricultural Business Supply Management Procurement or related field and supervisory experience in an agricultural environment.
Working knowledge of current industrial and farm products/practices.
Requires an understanding of basic computer skills as they relate to the custom application business.
Agricultural background preferred.
Valid Class A CDL (or the ability to obtain).

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
Ability to bend stoop and stand for long periods of time.
Extreme weather conditions (hot cold wet etc.).
Working conditions may include dust fumes and/or chemicals.

Required Experience:

Manager

Lead Operations. Build Efficiency. Drive Excellence.Our client is one of the Top 100 U.S. Agricultural Cooperatives and Top 20 Agronomy Companies is expanding its agronomy and energy operations in Wisconsin. Were searching for a motivated Dry Plant Manager / Operations Lead to oversee day-to-day op...

Financially Strong & Growing: $1.19B in annual revenue and ongoing investment in new facilities terminals and agronomy expansions across Wisconsin.
Autonomy with Support: Youll manage operations with direct decision-making authority backed by a financially secure farmer-owned co-op.
Visible Impact: Lead a core agronomy and dry plant operation serving a high-demand region while ensuring uptime safety and efficiency.
Leadership Role: Supervise plant personnel set schedules improve processes and mentor team members to achieve productivity and safety goals.
Broad Scope: Oversee logistics maintenance and agronomy support (including mapping soil sampling and variable-rate applications).

Ideal Candidate

2 years of management or supervisory experience in agricultural operations supply chain or production environments.
Strong understanding of dry fertilizer handling logistics and safety practices.
Agricultural or mechanical background preferred; Class A CDL (or ability to obtain).
Proven ability to lead people manage workflow and maintain compliance with safety standards.

Leads and directs the personnel of the Dry Plant Operations.
Plans establishes and coordinates work schedules assignments and production sequences to meet production goals and accommodate operational hours.
Demonstrates the ability to maximize efficiency in Plant Operations in order to reduce downtime.
Develops and maintains written operating procedures.
Negotiates the most cost-effective process for budgetary items to maximize profit to cost margins.
Demonstrates initiative in achieving departmental goals and communicates effectively with the Location Manager in order to assure goals and objectives are being met.
Assist in maintenance and housekeeping of facilities and grounds.
Identifies the developmental needs of employees in the department and coaches trains mentors or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Assisting agronomists with mapping fertility record keeping yield mapping variable rate fertilizer recommendations variable rate seed recommendations and creating soil sampling maps.
Support Branch field activities soil sampling sensors and VR maps.
Ensures a safe working environment and oversees compliance with applicable OSHA and other laws regulations and work rules concerning environmental safety and health by employees; assist with accident/injury investigations as directed by the Safety or HR team.
Establishes an effective workflow of communication and information to ensure that problems can be responsibly solved and that support is provided to the staff as needed.
Works collaboratively cooperatively and in coordination with fellow team members and with others in the organization treats them with respect courtesy and consideration and shows understanding and the appropriate support of other team members to help get the job done.
Maintains regular dependable attendance and punctuality and physical presence at the assigned worksite; must interact directly with people or objects at the worksite on a regular basis.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

2 years progressive Management experience in Agricultural Business Supply Management Procurement or related field and supervisory experience in an agricultural environment.
Working knowledge of current industrial and farm products/practices.
Requires an understanding of basic computer skills as they relate to the custom application business.
Agricultural background preferred.
Valid Class A CDL (or the ability to obtain).

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements: