General Manager

General Manager

Grand Forks, ND | Full-Time

Salary: $120k - 180K (DOE)

Ready to lead a business where your decisions make a real impact?

We’re looking for a hands‑on, business‑minded General Manager who knows how to lead people, manage financial performance, and keep operations running efficiently. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a multi‑location operation, work alongside an experienced leadership team, and help shape the long‑term success of an established, grower‑owned cooperative.

Fun Fact: This organization operates multiple wash plants along with supporting storage facilities. That means no two days are exactly alike, and your leadership will have a direct impact across multiple operations!

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the operation: Oversee three wash plants and associated storage facilities, working closely with plant managers to establish priorities and drive results.
• Own the numbers: Partner with the Controller on budgets, financial reporting, expense management, and cost controls.
• Find ways to improve: Identify cost savings, streamline processes, improve reporting, and make smart purchasing and equipment decisions.
• Lead and develop people: Support plant managers, oversee staffing and employee relations, and build a culture of accountability.
• Build strong relationships: Work directly with growers, customers, suppliers, industry partners, and the Board of Directors.
• Plan for the future: Coordinate maintenance priorities, equipment reliability, and capital improvements.
• Keep things running right: Oversee safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in a leader who can see the big picture while still understanding the details that keep a business running.

• Leadership experience in agriculture, food production, manufacturing, cooperative management, or a comparable business.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including experience managing budgets, controlling expenses, and evaluating business performance.
• Experience leading managers, improving processes, and holding teams accountable.
• Practical problem‑solving skills and sound judgment when it comes to equipment, maintenance, and operational decisions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with employees, customers, and business partners.
• A technical background in equipment, maintenance, automation, or business technology is a plus.
• A relevant degree or equivalent leadership experience.

Bonus points if you bring potato‑industry experience or familiarity with cooperative accounting. However, we’re open to leaders from other industries who have the right mix of operational, financial, and people‑management experience.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• An opportunity to make meaningful decisions and have a direct impact on business performance

Could This Be Your Next Move?

If you're a practical, results‑driven leader who enjoys solving problems, developing people, and improving how a business operates, we'd like to hear from you.