Senior Director of Operations (GM))

Summary

CHS Inc. has a senior leadership opportunity within our Ag Retail division. As Senior Director of Operations, you will run the Devils Lake and Drayton business units in northeastern North Dakota, leading approximately 6 direct reports, 150 full-time employees, across Grain, Agronomy and Feed with a heavy focus on supporting the seasonality of the business during spring plant and fall harvest. You will be responsible for managing a high-volume of seasonal staff during these peek seasons. You will be accountable for safe, efficient, and profitable day-to-day operations, including financial results, business process controls, credit and inventory risk, and capital planning. You will build and develop an accountable team and serve as the primary partner to the local Producer Boards, customers, and CHS enterprise teams. The ideal candidate is a decisive, hands-on leader with strong financial acumen, people leadership and organizational skills, and excellent verbal and written communication.

Location: CHS Devils Lake is a diverse cooperative with 16 locations, and CHS Drayton has 6 locations, all within northeastern North Dakota. The candidate must live in northeastern North Dakota, within business unit geography.

* Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates

Responsibilities

• Run business unit operations in alignment with company objectives, delivering prompt and effective customer service while maximizing efficiency and profit margins. Set short-term goals that align with long-range plans for facility, equipment, and personnel growth.
• Manage financial and market risk by collaborating with trading and go-to-market teams to monitor daily long/short positions for fertilizer, grain, and feed, overseeing handling, storage, and transportation; and support of month-end close, inventory valuation, contract management, physical inventory, and freight.
• Lead safety and compliance by establishing and implementing safety and equipment maintenance programs that prevent breakdowns and minimize hazards, and ensure compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and administration.
• Manage capital projects by proposing and executing projects that create efficiencies, support growth, and meet EHS objectives.
• Lead and develop people by using team personnel to maximize profitability; providing training, clarity in roles and responsibilities, while prioritizing talent development and workforce planning needs.
• Communicate and collaborate with the local Producer Board, senior management, business unit staff, and CHS Enterprise product lines to coordinate consolidated operations and maximize value. Educate employees and patrons on the Co-op’s business objectives and stay informed of industry trends to address patron inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High School diploma or GED
• 10+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations
• Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities

Additional Qualifications

• Agriculture retail experience in Operations or Sales/Marketing/Merchandising
• Ability to make decisions and work effectively both independently and with a team
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business or Agriculture related program
• Co-op experience preferred
• 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.