Senior Nutrition Operations Leader

frontiercooperative; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) options

Health coverage

Paid time off

Uniform & boots allowances

Wellness program

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Frontier Cooperative in Nebraska is seeking a Director of Nutrition Operations to lead our feed mill, warehouse, distribution, and delivery functions. You will guide production planning, inventory control, and safety programs while partnering with distributors and customers to ensure reliable service.

This role demands hands-on leadership, a track record of managing 10+ employees, and strong skills in planning, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, nutrition manufacturing, production, warehousing, agriculture, distribution, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and holding accountable a team of 10+ employees.
• Strong understanding of production planning, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution.
• Experience overseeing multiple operational functions, departments, facilities, or locations preferred.
• Experience with transportation, fleet, delivery, or logistics operations preferred.
• Familiarity with DOT/FMCSA requirements and workplace safety practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance operational priorities, employee needs, customer service, and business objectives.
• Willingness to work in feed mill and warehouse environments and provide hands-on support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop employees across feed mill, warehouse, distribution, and delivery operations.
• Oversee daily production, inventory, and warehouse priorities to meet customer and distributor needs.
• Develop production and inventory forecasts to maintain appropriate product availability and capacity.
• Coordinate production priorities with inventory, customer orders, distribution needs, and delivery schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, workflow, inventory accuracy, and overall efficiency.
• Oversee nutrition delivery and distribution activities to ensure timely and reliable customer service.
• Coordinate production, inventory, warehouse, and transportation activities.
• Serve as a key operational resource for distributors regarding product availability, scheduling, and delivery needs.
• Resolve distribution and delivery challenges while minimizing customer disruptions.
• Maintain required operational, quality, and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Production planning

Inventory management

Warehousing

Distribution

Safety practices

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

Team development

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations management or related field

Tools

Samsara monitoring

Job description

Frontier Cooperative in Nebraska is seeking a Director of Nutrition Operations to lead our feed mill, warehouse, distribution, and delivery functions. You will guide production planning, inventory control, and safety programs while partnering with distributors and customers to ensure reliable service.

This role demands hands-on leadership, a track record of managing 10+ employees, and strong skills in planning, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.