Area Operations Lead – Red River Valley

Simplot Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking an Area Location Manager to oversee operations across the Red River Valley, including Crystal, ND and Stephen, MN. You will drive operational excellence, maximize asset utilization, and lead safety and team effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.

Travel up to 50% is expected as you coordinate across multiple sites, develop budgets, and implement new digital tools to improve efficiency and service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leadership experience in operations, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, agriculture, transportation, or related industries.
• Experience implementing technology solutions and business systems.
• Strong understanding of asset management, fleet management, inventory control, and business planning.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and operational software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient, and profitable operations across multiple locations.
• Implement and optimize new technology platforms, systems, and digital tools.
• Create workflow efficiencies across facilities and operational functions.
• Maximize equipment, fleet, facility, and inventory utilization.
• Oversee logistics, transportation planning, procurement, and inventory strategies.
• Develop business plans, budgets, capital plans, and operational metrics.
• Recruit, coach, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, DOT, environmental, and company requirements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Technology implementation

Asset & fleet management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Dispatch software

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

The Simplot Company is seeking an Area Location Manager to oversee operations across the Red River Valley, including Crystal, ND and Stephen, MN. You will drive operational excellence, maximize asset utilization, and lead safety and team effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.

Travel up to 50% is expected as you coordinate across multiple sites, develop budgets, and implement new digital tools to improve efficiency and service.