On-Site Operations Leader — Agricultural Production

BeDirect; Memphis (TN); On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Operations Manager Agricultural Production Facility
Location: Memphis, TN
Compensation: $80,000-$120,000 base + performance bonus potential
Job Type: Full-time, On-site

About the Role:

Were hiring an Operations Manager for a growing agricultural production company based in the Memphis area. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing daily operations at a high-volume facility. You'll be the highest-ranking team member onsite, with full ownership of people, process, and performance.

This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership experience in agriculture, food production, logistics, or manufacturing. You do not need prior hatchery experience what matters most is your ability to build high-performing teams, drive accountability, and continuously improve operations.

What Youll Do:

Lead day-to-day operations at the TN facility (production, fulfillment, logistics)

Hire, train, and manage staff across multiple functions

Develop and improve SOPs, KPIs, and team workflows

Oversee site performance: quality, output, cost, safety, and compliance

Collaborate with leadership team on strategic growth and scaling initiatives

Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and team engagement

What Were Looking For:

5+ years of experience leading operations in agriculture, logistics, or production

Proven success managing people and building team accountability

Strong organizational and communication skills

Experience with systems like EOS, Lean, or similar is a plus

Spanish language skills are helpful but not required

Why Apply:

Be the key leader at a fast-growing, mission-driven organization

Lead a close-knit team with strong values and a culture of continuous improvement

Competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities

Long-term career growth as the company continues to expand