General Manager

gpac; Huron (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and flex plans

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Confidential agriculture company in east central South Dakota seeks a General Manager to lead the main facility and oversee day-to-day operations across purchasing, warehousing, processing, and transportation. The role requires hands-on leadership with experience in production agriculture and direct engagement with farmers.

The ideal candidate will move between office, plant, and field discussions, ensuring safety, efficiency, and strong financial oversight while preserving the family-owned

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with grain and farmers
• Experience running plant/warehouse operations and product origination
• Comfort with accounting and financial aspects of an agribusiness
• Knowledge of safety programs and day-to-day operational discipline
• Ability to lead and communicate with employees at all levels

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the main facility, coordinating purchasing/originating, warehousing, conditioning, mixing, packaging, sales support, and transportation
• Oversee safety, productivity, and team performance
• Manage financial and accounting aspects of the business
• Maintain strong grower relationships and engage with farmers
• Evaluate and apply agricultural equipment and new technology
• Communicate clearly with a dedicated team across functions
• Protect and grow the family-owned culture and operational standards

Skills

Grain handling experience

Operations leadership

Product origination

Accounting knowledge

Safety programs

Employee communication

Tools

ERP/Accounting software

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Gpac is partnered with a growing, family-owned agriculture company seeking a General Manager for its primary location in east central South Dakota. This confidential search is for a hands‑on leader who understands production agriculture from multiple angles and can oversee the full operation.

About the Company

The company specializes in sunflowers and select specialty crops. Operations include purchasing from growers, warehousing, conditioning, mixing, packaging, selling, and transporting finished products. The business is expanding and values practical agricultural experience, strong operational discipline, and a collaborative culture.

The Role

The General Manager will lead day‑to‑day operations at the main facility and work closely with ownership. This is not a remote or purely administrative role. The ideal candidate has been on the ground in grain and specialty crop businesses and can move comfortably between the office, the plant, and conversations with farmers.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Overall leadership of purchasing/originating, warehousing, conditioning, mixing, packaging, sales support, and transportation
• Day‑to‑day operations, safety, and team performance
• Oversight of financial and accounting aspects of the business
• Working directly with farmers and maintaining strong grower relationships
• Evaluating and applying agricultural equipment and new technology
• Clear, consistent communication with a dedicated team of employees
• Supporting growth while protecting the company’s family‑owned culture and operational standards

Ideal Candidate

Candidates should have broad exposure to production agriculture and grain handling. Strong fits typically bring:

• Hands‑on experience working with grain and farmers
• Experience originating product and running plant/warehouse operations
• Comfort with the accounting and financial side of an agribusiness
• Knowledge of safety programs and day‑to‑day operational discipline
• Practical understanding of agricultural equipment and emerging technology
• Ability to lead and communicate effectively with employees at all levels

Experience across purchasing, operations, and business management is more important than a single job title.

Compensation & Benefits

Base compensation is expected to be in the six figures and will depend on experience. The package includes a highly competitive benefits offering:

• Medical, dental, and flex plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Disability and life insurance

The company name will not be disclosed in public postings. Qualified candidates will receive additional details through Gpac after an initial conversation.

Interested candidates who have seen all sides of production agriculture and want to lead a growing specialty crop operation in east central South Dakota are encouraged to inquire through Gpac.