Senior Feed Operations Manager

Cooper-Farms-; Fort Recovery (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation

Same-day pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) with company match

Wellness reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Cooper Farms is seeking a Senior Feed Operations Manager to lead the feed manufacturing and delivery across multiple mills in Mercer & Darke County, OH. You will oversee Feed Mill Managers, drive safety, quality, and financial performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support growth.

The role emphasizes leadership development, process improvement, and adherence to regulatory standards while guiding long-term investments and cost management. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in feed manufacturing, agriculture, production, operations, or a related field.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required; a valid CDL is also preferred.
• Proven leader with experience managing multiple departments, locations or operations and developing other leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across multiple feed mills, providing direction and support to Feed Mill Managers and their teams.
• Develop strong leaders and teams through coaching, mentoring, accountability, and succession planning.
• Improve safety, quality, and operational performance by setting goals, monitoring results, and finding ways to work more efficiently.
• Ensure feed operations meet high standards for safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and customer service.
• Manage costs, resources, and facility investments, including operating budgets, equipment needs, capital projects, and long-term planning.
• Collaborate with Production, Transportation, Purchasing, Nutrition, and Maintenance to solve problems and support growth.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CDL license preferred

Job description

• Location 3310 St. Rt. 49,Fort Recovery, OH, 45846,United States
• Job Category Management

• Phone [phone]

Looking for a steady full-time job with great benefits, paid time off, and opportunities to grow?

Cooper Farms is hiring a Senior Feed Operations Manager for our Feed and Animal Division across Mercer & Darke County, OH.

The primary goal of this position is to provide leadership and direction for feed manufacturing and delivery across our three feed mill locations. You’ll lead and develop Feed Mill Managers, strengthen safety and quality, improve operational and financial performance, and ensure the consistent production and delivery of safe, high-quality feed. You’ll also work with leaders across Cooper Farms to improve operations and support the future growth of our feed business.

Since 1938,Cooper Farms has grown into a diverse food company producing turkeys, hogs, eggs, and delicious ready-to-cook and fully cooked turkey, ham, and chicken products. We are committed to teamwork, respect, and helping our team members build successful futures.

Pay & Schedule

• Starting Pay: Commensurate with experience (Salary)
• Monthly and Year-End Profit-Sharing Bonuses (based on company performance)
• Schedule:
  • Monday through Friday

What You'll Do

• Lead operations across multiple feed mills, providing direction and support to Feed Mill Managers and their teams.
• Develop strong leaders and teams through coaching, mentoring, accountability, and succession planning.
• Improve safety, quality, and operational performance by setting goals, monitoring results, and finding ways to work more efficiently.
• Ensure our feed operations meet high standards for safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and customer service.
• Manage costs, resources, and facility investments, including operating budgets, equipment needs, capital projects, and long-term planning.
• Work across the organization with Production, Transportation, Purchasing, Nutrition, and Maintenance to solve problems, improve reliability, and support future growth.

What We're Looking For

• 7–10 years of experience in feed manufacturing, agriculture, production, operations, or a related field.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred, but the description does not list it as required. A valid CDL is also preferred but not required.
• A proven leader who has experience managing multiple departments, locations, or operations and developing other leaders.
• A strong understanding of manufacturing operations, including production, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across teams and balance multiple priorities.
• Comfortable using operational and financial information to make decisions and identify ways to improve performance.
  

Why Cooper Farms?

• Generous paid vacation at hire
• Same-day pay available
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• $300 yearly wellness reimbursement
• Referral Bonus
• Great deals on Cooper Farms deli and turkey products

...and so many more opportunities to earn and grow with the company.