Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Grain & Agronomy Industry

Are you ready to take the helm of a well-established, future-focused agribusiness poised for its next generation of growth? This is a rare opportunity for a proven operations leader to make a lasting impact—driving innovation, efficiency, and people development in a company built on integrity, service, and performance with humility.

What’s in it for you

• Lead a thriving organization of 130+ employees with deep community roots and a strong legacy of customer trust.
• Shape the next chapter of a respected, multi-generation business positioned for growth and diversification.
• Work in a close-knit, small-town environment offering exceptional quality of life, low cost of living, and strong community values.
• Competitive executive compensation package with base salary, performance incentives, full benefits, and company vehicle.

This role will be responsible forOverseeing day-to-day operations and optimizing performance across all business units.

• Enhancing operational efficiency, asset utilization, and safety across grain and agronomy divisions.
• Partnering with senior leadership to drive strategic planning, growth initiatives, and long-term investments.
• Developing organizational talent to strengthen current teams and attract the next generation of leaders.

Expectations will include

• Implementing process improvements and identifying new opportunities for operational excellence.
• Maintaining and advancing a best-in-class safety culture.
• Fostering strong customer relationships through a service-minded, performance-driven culture.
• Engaging with local communities as a visible, trusted ambassador of the company’s values and mission.

A qualified candidate will possess the following

• Extensive experience in the grain and/or agronomy industry, with proven leadership in operations, finance, logistics, or trading.
• Demonstrated success in P&L management and business growth within entrepreneurial or corporate settings.
• Strong people leadership skills with a focus on talent development and team collaboration.
• A community-oriented mindset, coupled with strategic vision and a “get it done” attitude.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; advanced education or leadership training preferred.

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Chief Operating Officer job.