Senior Feed Operations Manager

Cooper Farms; Fort Recovery (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation at hire

6 holidays

Weekly pay

Wellness reimbursement

Health insurance

401(k) match

Referral bonus

Job summary

Cooper Farms seeks a Senior Feed Operations Manager to lead feed manufacturing and delivery across Mercer and Darke County, OH. You will develop Feed Mill Managers, improve safety and quality, and drive operational and financial performance to support growth.

This full-time role requires 7–10 years in feed manufacturing or related operations, strong leadership, and collaboration across Production, Transportation, Purchasing, Nutrition, and Maintenance.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in feed manufacturing, agriculture, production, or related operations.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred; a valid CDL is also preferred but not required.
• Proven leader with experience managing multiple departments, locations, or operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, including safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to use operational and financial information to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across multiple feed mills, directing Feed Mill Managers and teams.
• Develop leaders through coaching, mentoring, accountability, and succession planning.
• Improve safety, quality, and performance by setting goals and monitoring results.
• Ensure feed operations meet safety, quality, regulatory, and customer service standards.
• Manage costs, resources, budgets, capital projects, and long-term planning.
• Collaborate with Production, Transportation, Purchasing, Nutrition, and Maintenance to solve problems.

Job description

Brief Description

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
• 6 paid holidays, plus 2 floating holidays
• Paid weekly
• Same-day pay available
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• FREE healthcare clinics
• 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.