Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Farmers Cooperative Elevator, Hanley Falls MN

The Farmers Cooperative Elevator board of directors is seeking a CEO to lead their highly profitable grain and feed organization. This is a member-owned cooperative that takes pride in delivering a high level of service to producers in the region and has continued to keep its 7 locations and rolling stock current and well-maintained.

Candidates considered for this position should possess upper management or C-level success in a multi-location organization, with preference given to those with this experience in the grain industry and the retail cooperative system. Farmers Cooperative Elevator plays a vital role in the communities they serve and is therefore seeking a leader to live within its trade area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with the Board of Directors to establish strategic direction and expectations, then create the organizational goals and system of accountability to exceed those expectations.
• Provides effective communication at all levels throughout the organization including board guidance, leadership team, employees, business partnerships, community, and any related government or regulatory agencies.
• Relate to rural members with a high level of integrity and trust.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain a high-performing team.

Key Requirements

• This position requires the highest levels of financial acumen within the grain industry, people leadership, and grain industry foresight.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field, 15 plus years of Cooperative leadership or ag-business experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A strong track record of performance in P&L management and departmental budgeting while serving in a leadership capacity.
• Possess a fundamental understanding of retail Grain and Feed operations, with proven success in at least one of those areas.

Additional Insight

• This position reports to an 8-member Board of Directors and is supported by a team of veteran business unit leaders in the organization.
• The position is based in FCE’s main office, which is located in Hanley Falls, MN.
• A key component to this position is community involvement, so this position requires the CEO to live within the Farmers Cooperative Elevator market.

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*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the CEO job.

Job Id: 16814