Job Description

Job Posting

CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Country Operations Division. We are looking for a General Manager to manage our CHS Farmers Elevator business unit located in Circle, MT and surrounding area. You will work with the local Producer Board, and must understand accounting, finance/budgeting, planning, business process controls, as well as have supervisory, public relations and organizational skills to manage the total operation. You must be able to make decisions, work independently, and be detail oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

CHS Farmers Elevator is a diverse cooperative with 10 locations including grain, feed, petroleum/LP, retail seed, seed conditioning.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

* Manage the business unit operation according to company objectives to provide patrons with prompt, courteous and effective service while maintaining the efficiency necessary to achieve a maximum margin of profit.
* Establish and implement a program of safety and equipment maintenance to avoid breakdowns and limit safety hazards. Operate in compliance with all company safety policies.
* Evaluate patron credit needs and extend credit in accordance with company policies. Monitor credit liability and manage the collection of accounts receivable.
* Monitor the daily long/short position for grain, petroleum and freight to effectively control market and inventory risk and monitor handling, storage, and transportation capabilities.
* Educate both employees and patrons in the operations of the Co-ops business objectives to enhance employee effectiveness and improve customer relations.
* Establish and implement short-term goals that are consistent with long-range plans for growth in operation, including facility, equipment and personnel.
* Utilize team / personnel within business unit to maximize profitability for the Co-op as a company.
* Manage the regions workforce through responsible training and clear job assignment definition and explanation, including organizational chart, job descriptions, and regular employee reviews (annual).
* Monitor the work of all employees to correct deficient performance and effectively reward and develop all employees.
* Oversee the information provided for month-end close, inventory valuation, bringing contracts to market, physical inventory, freight, etc. Properly document daily and month-end accounting transactions for compliance with the owners Sarbanes-Oxley procedures.
* Oversee the administration of company policies and procedures to ensure our promise of helping our owners grow is fulfilled
* Communicate with business unit management and staff to coordinate and complete all aspects of the consolidated operation.
* Conduct ongoing communication with the local Producer Board, senior management, and appropriate divisional personnel.
* Keep abreast of industry trends or changes to accurately answer patron inquiries.
* Work extended hours as needed to meet business needs.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications: (required)

* High School Diploma (or equivalency)
* 12+ years of agriculture retail experience in one or more of the following:
* Management experience
* Sales/Marketing/Merchandising experience

Preferred Qualifications: (desired)

* Associates degree in Business or Agriculture related program
* Co-op experience