Location Manager

Central Prairie Co-op; Kansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunity within a stable

Cooperative network support

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Central Prairie Co-op is seeking an experienced Location Manager to lead daily grain elevator operations at one of our locations. You will oversee staffing, safety, and service to producer-members while coordinating with other locations.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, grain quality control, and inventory accuracy within a cooperative network that supports local operations and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in grain handling or agricultural operations preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory management and operational controls.
• OSHA safety awareness.
• Proficiency with computer systems and grain scale operations.
• Ability to work extended and flexible hours during harvest.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of 4–5 employees.
• Recruit, hire, and manage seasonal harvest staff.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and safety.
• Coordinate with other cooperative locations and departments to ensure operational alignment.
• Manage scheduling, including extended harvest hours.
• Oversee receiving, storage, conditioning, and shipment of grain.
• Maintain accurate grain and product inventory records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Grain handling

Inventory management

OSHA awareness

Computer systems

Tools

Grain scale

Computer systems

Job description

Description

We are a multi-location agricultural cooperative serving our members across several departments and communities. Our success is built on teamwork, shared knowledge, and a commitment to helping one another succeed. We believe in collaboration across locations and supporting our employees with the resources of a larger organization while maintaining strong local leadership.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on leader to manage one of our grain elevator locations. The Location Manager is responsible for leading daily operations, ensuring grain quality and inventory accuracy, maintaining a safe and well‑kept facility, and delivering outstanding service to our producer‑members.

This is a leadership role with autonomy at the local level, backed by the support of a strong cooperative network.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of 4–5 employees.
• Recruit, hire, and manage seasonal harvest staff.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and safety.
• Coordinate with other cooperative locations and departments to ensure operational alignment.
• Manage scheduling, including extended harvest hours.

Operational & Grain Management

• Oversee receiving, storage, conditioning, and shipment of grain.
• Monitor grain condition (temperature, aeration, quality control).
• Maintain accurate grain and product inventory records.
• Operate and oversee grain scale and computer systems.

Customer & Member Service

• Build strong relationships with producer‑members.
• Support product sales and cooperative initiatives.
• Ensure smooth harvest flow and efficient turnaround times.
• Resolve concerns professionally and proactively.

Facility & Safety Oversight

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility.
• Oversee grounds upkeep including mowing and weed control.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and cooperative safety standards.
• Promote safe work practices and lead by example.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in grain handling or agricultural operations preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory management and operational controls.
• OSHA safety awareness.
• Proficiency with computer systems and grain scale operations.
• Ability to work extended and flexible hours during harvest.

What We Offer

• Leadership opportunity within a stable, community‑focused cooperative
• Support from multiple locations and experienced departments
• Collaborative team environment