Director of Grain Operations

CHS Inc.

Director of Grain Operations leading multi-location operations for CHS Inc. Overseeing budgets, managing teams, and driving strategic growth in an agricultural environment.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeGettysburg • South Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $123,800 - $206,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Operations Management, with a focus on budget development, inventory oversight, and strategic partnerships within the agribusiness sector. Proven ability to lead teams, ensure safety compliance, and drive profitability through effective decision-making and communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Operations ManagementBudget DevelopmentLeadership ExperienceStrong Communication SkillsAgribusiness Experience

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementInventory OversightProfit/Loss AnalysisDecision MakingSafety Compliance

Soft Skills

Strong Negotiation SkillsPublic Relations SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGEDAssociate’s Degree in Agribusiness

Industry Keywords

Grain OperationsAgribusinessLocation ManagementSupplier LiaisonCommunity Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all grain operations at multiple locations
Develop and manage operating, capital, and lease budgets
Manage Regional and Location Managers
Work with management and sales team on programs, pricing, and overall strategy
Oversee and ensure inventory is in place and accurately accounted for
Serve as a liaison between suppliers, vendors, and distributors to management
Achieve satisfactory profit/loss ratio & market share in relation to preset standards & industry & economic trends
Establish and maintain relationships with key industry and strategic community partners
Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations
Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions
Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED
7+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations
Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities
Ability to make decisions and work effectively both independently and collaboratively
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with an ability to influence others
Strong negotiation, public relations and organizational skills
Associate’s degree in Agribusiness, Agronomy or Agriculture related program preferred
Agribusiness/Location management/grain experience preferred
Co-op experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
wellness programs
life insurance
health and dependent care spending accounts
paid time off
401(k)
pension
profit sharing
short- and long-term disability
tuition reimbursement
adoption assistance