What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at Skyland Grain, LLC?
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With roots from one of our parent companies dating back to 1915, Skyland Grain, LLC is a grain farmers’ co-op providing producers with the supplies and services their operations need to succeed today and in the future. Visit our website at www.skylandgrain.com today to learn more! We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages!
ABOUT THE POSITION
The General Manager is responsible for leading the Sales, Risk, Commercial and overall Operations activity for Skyland Grain to achieve business plans and strategies that support the overall company strategy and mission. Some of the many duties of this position include:
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the profitability and financial success of Skyland Grain through a team of subordinate leaders across four business groups (Grains, Energy, Cotton, and Agronomy).
- Identify, develop, and implement sales strategies, plans and policies for all sales and commercial functions that enable the business to meet its volume, revenue and profit goals.
- Oversee group operational activities, in partnership with the SVP – Operations, including safety, production, quality control, maintenance, environmental protection, regulatory compliance, customer service, and continuous improvement ensuring operational efficiency and achievement of group and company objectives.
- Lead grower engagement initiatives. Represent Skyland Grain in meetings with growers, investors, regulatory agencies, community leaders, or other external parties.
- Determine, plan, and implement organizational structure and workforce plans necessary to meet group and company objectives for efficiency and profitability.
- Establish, communicate, and implement group-related policies, practices and standards to ensure effective and consistent support and execution.
- Select, develop and direct a professional team of leaders.
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Provides leadership and direction through Directors and Senior Managers
- Is typically accountable for the performance and results of: a large strategically important function in an extremely large market; or diverse disciplines or departments within a large geography or division; or a large, strategically important discipline within a region
- Develops, adapts and executes functional or departmental strategy to achieve key business objectives in areas of responsibility
- Decisions are guided by organization and functional strategies and objectives
Skills, Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required, Master’s Degree preferred
- 10 years’ relevant experience required
- Basic understanding of the co-op business model required, experience with co-op leadership preferred
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Requirements and Working Environment
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer
- May require travel up to 30%, including some overnight travel
- Valid driver’s license
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
