Operations Manager

Talently; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently in Twin Falls, Idaho, is seeking an operations leader to own the safe, efficient and profitable operation of a feed mill, driving performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction through strategic alignment of operations and commercial goals.

You will lead a high-performing site, manage production, maintenance, and logistics, and integrate commercial priorities with operational capabilities to optimize asset utilization and margin.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of FDA, FSMA, and HACCP regulations for feed and grain manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage P&L, budgeting, and cost control in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience in logistics, inventory management, and grain/feed supply chain coordination.
• Demonstrated leadership in building high-performing teams with a focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Data-driven decision-making skills to identify bottlenecks and drive operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall operational leadership for the feed mill, managing production, maintenance, and logistics resources while ensuring safety, quality, reliability, and cost control.
• Lead a high-performing site organization, building accountability for safety, continuous improvement, and operational discipline.
• Integrate commercial priorities with operational capabilities to align inventory, capacity, and shipment execution for optimal asset utilization and margin performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, yield, uptime, labor efficiency, and cost per ton using data-driven decision making.
• Own site-level P&L, managing cost drivers, budgeting, forecasting, and translating financial performance into actionable operational enhancements.
• Coordinate with third-party logistics partners, railroads, and truck carriers to ensure efficient product movement and service levels.

Skills

FDA

HACCP

P&L

Logistics

Feed

Grain

Agriculture

Manufacturing

Job description

Location: On Site - Twin Falls, Idaho - Relocation Available

Salary: $130,000-$150,000 + Benefits and Bonus

Skills: FDA, HACCP, P&L, Logistics, Feed, Grain, Agriculture, Manufacturing

About The Company / The Opportunity:

Join a leading organization in the agricultural chemical manufacturing sector that produces high-quality feed and grain products. This role offers the chance to own the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of a feed mill, driving performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction through strategic alignment of operations and commercial goals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall operational leadership for the feed mill, managing production, maintenance, and logistics resources while ensuring safety, quality, reliability, and cost control.
• Lead a high‑performing site organization, building accountability for safety, continuous improvement, and operational discipline.
• Integrate commercial priorities with operational capabilities to align inventory, capacity, and shipment execution for optimal asset utilization and margin performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, yield, uptime, labor efficiency, and cost per ton using data‑driven decision making.
• Own site‑level P&L, managing cost drivers, budgeting, forecasting, and translating financial performance into actionable operational enhancements.
• Coordinate with third‑party logistics partners, railroads, and truck carriers to ensure efficient product movement and service levels.

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong knowledge of FDA, FSMA, and HACCP regulations for feed and grain manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage P&L, budgeting, and cost control in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience in logistics, inventory management, and grain/feed supply chain coordination.
• Demonstrated leadership in building high‑performing teams with a focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Data‑driven decision‑making skills to identify bottlenecks and drive operational efficiencies.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Previous experience as Plant Manager, Site Manager, or General Manager in feed or grain facilities.
• Hands‑on experience with throughput optimization, yield management, and energy or maintenance cost control.
• Familiarity with working closely with traders, merchandisers, and sales teams to align commercial and operational objectives.
• Experience implementing advanced quality assurance programs and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
• Strong communication skills for translating operational realities to non‑technical stakeholders.