Location Manager - Grain Operations & Team Leadership

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

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.