Coshocton Grain Co. (CGC) is looking for an experienced senior operations leader to become the next CEO of our 2.5M grain storage and 2M bushel soy processing facility. The ideal candidate will have experience growing a profitable business with oversite of the strategic and business aspects of a grain marketing and / or soy processing operation. The individual selected will partner with the Board of Directors, create and communicate a clear vision for success, provide leadership / direction, and support the team to meet business objectives. To thrive as our CEO, you must be a results-oriented problem solver and a prudent, customer-oriented manager. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, have a strong business mindset, and have experience identifying market opportunities and managing risk. They will take actions to enhance the company’s cash flow while developing strong customer and business relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Partner with the Board to create a vision and strategic plan.
- Develop quality business strategies and long-term plans. Implement short-term objectives and
adapt as needed to achieve the goals.
Operational Management
Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results andare consistent with the overall strategy and mission
Analyze problems and opportunities; provide solutions to ensure CGC’s success.Maintain a deep knowledge of the markets and related industries.Maintain a deep knowledge of and ensure operations are compliant with relevant regulationsManage grain contracts, hedging, and ensure appropriate basis positions are maintained.Financial Oversite
Partner with the Director of Finance & Accounting to develop and manage the budget.Recommend capital investments and business decisions to advance the business and profitsMonitor financial and non-financial reports; implement changes as necessary to meet goals.Build strong banking relationships to ensure appropriate lines of creditBoard and Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholdersProvide data that enables the Board of Directors to make strong business decisionsRepresent CGC and shareholders at industry events and public forumsTeam Engagement
Hire, develop, lead, and motivate staff members to create a high performing team.Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.Risk Management
Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.Oversight for safety in all aspect of the operations.Manage the grain position for profitability in alignment with the established grain positionpolicy and market conditions.
Enforce compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and in-house policies to maintainCGC’s legal standing and business ethics.
Experience
5 years of experience managing a grain or feed facility and / or soy processing plant.Experience as CEO or another senior operational leadership positionExperience developing profitable strategies and implementing a visionProven track record of corporate finance and performance management (e.g., budgetdevelopment & mgmt., managing & communicating financial statements; establish banking
relationships).
Familiarity with diverse business functions including grain marketing, HR, finance etc.Working knowledge of cash commodity trading and hedging experience required.Proven record of grain origination and selling truck, container, and rail.Knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.Experience selling high value products with higher margins is strongly preferred
