Location Manager
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Job Location:
Sterling, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are a multi-location agricultural cooperative serving our members across several departments and communities. Our success is built on teamwork shared knowledge and a commitment to helping one another succeed. We believe in collaboration across locations and supporting our employees with the resources of a larger organization while maintaining strong local leadership.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced hands-on leader to manage one of our grain elevator locations. The Location Manager is responsible for leading daily operations ensuring grain quality and inventory accuracy maintaining a safe and well-kept facility and delivering outstanding service to our producer-members.
This is a leadership role with autonomy at the local level backed by the support of a strong cooperative network.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead supervise and develop a team of 45 employees.
- Recruit hire and manage seasonal harvest staff.
- Promote a culture of teamwork accountability and safety.
- Coordinate with other cooperative locations and departments to ensure operational alignment.
- Manage scheduling including extended harvest hours.
Operational & Grain Management
- Oversee receiving storage conditioning and shipment of grain.
- Monitor grain condition (temperature aeration quality control).
- Maintain accurate grain and product inventory records.
- Operate and oversee grain scale and computer systems.
Customer & Member Service
- Build strong relationships with producer-members.
- Support product sales and cooperative initiatives.
- Ensure smooth harvest flow and efficient turnaround times.
- Resolve concerns professionally and proactively.
Facility & Safety Oversight
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility.
- Oversee grounds upkeep including mowing and weed control.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and cooperative safety standards.
- Promote safe work practices and lead by example.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Experience in grain handling or agricultural operations preferred.
- Knowledge of inventory management and operational controls.
- OSHA safety awareness.
- Proficiency with computer systems and grain scale operations.
- Ability to work extended and flexible hours during harvest.
What We Offer
- Leadership opportunity within a stable community-focused cooperative
- Support from multiple locations and experienced departments
- Collaborative team environment
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Math
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
About Company
Central Prairie Co-op is a full-service agriculture (farm) cooperative serving growers in Central Kansas.
