The O.K. Cooperative Grain and Mercantile Company, located in rural Southcentral Kansas about an hour and a half southwest of Wichita, is searching for CEO/General Manager. Candidates considered for this position must be excellent at building successful relationships with employees, board members and patrons. Additionally, they must be patron-focused and be willing to create an environment of outstanding customer service with fair and equitable treatment of all. Experience wise, they must have at least three years of department of senior leader experience within an agribusiness, preferably from a Cooperative. Experience and understanding of grain operations and handling, agronomy services, and retail service stations will be essential to their success. The Cooperative is a member of Comark Equity Alliance. Candidates must also have a thorough understanding of managing the behind-the-scenes of a business including all financial aspects.
This position offers a competitive salary with outstanding employee benefits including 100% company paid health and dental insurance, life insurance, long and short-term disability insurance, co-op retirement, 401(k) and paid time off including holidays.
Additional Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience with at least 3 years’ experience working as a Location Manager, Department Manager and/or General Manager preferred;
- A background and passion for agriculture;
- Must have demonstrated the highest levels of personal and business integrity and value fair and honest business practices;
- Demonstrated ability to manage a team of employees;
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel);
- A strong commitment to the Cooperative business principals;
- It is preferred that candidates reside and/or relocate to Cooperative’s trade territory.
About the O.K. Cooperative Grain and Mercantile Company
Organized in June of 1917 by a small group of farmer/ranchers, the O.K. Cooperative Grain & Mercantile Company saw a vision of producers banding together to bring added value to their labors. Expanding its operations, the O.K. Cooperative built a concrete grain elevator. Today, the O.K. Cooperative consists of 755 members and serves Barber, Harper and Comanche counties in Kansas plus parts of Woods and Alfalfa counties in Oklahoma. The Cooperative is a member of Comark Equity Alliance.
A seven-member board oversees the O.K. Cooperative consisting of 20-22 full-time employees. The O.K. Cooperative extends to four locations in Kiowa, Hazelton, Hardtner, and Corwin, Kansas. Full-service operations include seven grain elevators, fertilizer service, feed mill, two service stations, and ag-chemical sales.
To learn more, please visit their website at http://www.okcoop.com and on social media!
About Kiowa, Kansas
Located along the state line between Kansas and Oklahoma, the City of Kiowa is a town with a population of 1,026. Wheat farming has long been one of Kiowa’s major industries. Every year during wheat harvest, officials from all over Kansas turn their eyes to Kiowa as a key indicator of how the harvest will be for the state. Besides agriculture, Kiowa is also home to products that are sold across the globe.
The community is proud to have a newly modernized hospital and recently updated rest home facility. They have excellent schools and are part of the South Barber USD 255. The community also has many active civic organizations, an up-to-date library, as well as a public pool, community park and a movie theater. According to the City of Kiowa website, “As you may be able to tell, Kiowa may be small in population but not in quality of life. That’s why the people of Kiowa enjoy Living in the Heartland.”
Job Type: Full-time
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