General Manager

General Manager (GM) – Grain, Agronomy, Feed & Energy Operations

Industry: Agriculture

A well-established agricultural business specializing in grain and seed handling, cleaning, and marketing, with additional operations in agronomy, feed, and energy. The company serves local producers and domestic/international markets while maintaining strong community and grower relationships.

Position Summary

Seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead a multi-division ag facility. This role oversees grain operations along with agronomy, feed, and energy services, while also driving P&L performance, grain merchandising, and grower relationships. The GM will serve as the face of the company locally and manage day-to-day operational and commercial execution.

Facility Overview

• ~30 full-time employees
• 3 direct reports
• Multi-division operation: grain, agronomy, feed, energy

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across all divisions (grain, agronomy, feed, energy)
• Oversee grain handling, cleaning, and facility performance
• Manage grain origination and merchandising activities
• Build and maintain strong grower and customer relationships
• Full P&L responsibility including budgeting and forecasting
• Drive profitability, efficiency, and operational improvements
• Develop and lead staff, ensuring strong culture and accountability
• Represent the company in the local ag community

Qualifications

• 5+ years in grain, agronomy, or ag operations leadership
• Strong knowledge of grain handling and merchandising
• Experience in P&L management and grower-facing roles
• Proven leadership and team development skills
• Strong communication and decision-making abilities

Compensation & Benefits

• $150,000 – $175,000 base + profit sharing
• Company truck
• Potential relocation assistance
• Full benefits package

Why This Role?

A high-impact leadership opportunity to run a diversified ag facility, combining operations, merchandising, and commercial leadership in a strong grower-focused environment. Reach out to Emily Robbins if you have further questions- via- View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io

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.