Central Valley Ag Cooperative is seeking a VP of Operations who will cover CVA Region's 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8.
SUMMARY
As a Vice-President of Operations at Central Valley Ag, you will oversee grain and agronomy operations with emphasis on financial results, strategic initiatives and maximizing operational efficiencies. You will be responsible for staff and you will work closely with other senior management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures financial results of the regions.
Ensures efficient use of personnel in regions that you oversee.
Ensures proper planning for future talent needs and development.
Oversees utilization of assets by your regions.
Manages budget process of the regions.
Oversees Cap Ex for the regions.
Developing and maintaining industry relationships.
Oversees new processes and technology to help maximize efficiencies.
Oversees construction and repair projects.
Provide timely and accurate updates on the operating condition of the company.
Develops and implements strategic plans to ensure your regions are achieving company-wide goals.
Ensures high levels of customer satisfaction.
Leads efforts to ensure a safe work environment and culture.
Plans, assigns and directs work of subordinates.
Monitors and promotes employee engagement.
Ensures compliance with legal and company policies.
Completes performance appraisals, rewards employees, disciplines employees, addresses complaints and resolves employee problems in conjunction with the division heads.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises 4 to 6 employees.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in conjunction with division heads. Focus on highly engaged workforce with great communication skills.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university or four to six years’ related experience and or training or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Proven history of delivery of results required.
Strong relationship builder and communicator with experience leading diverse work teams, developing an organization wide strategy for location excellence, engaging company partners and partnering with the senior leadership team.
Passionate about Central Valley Ag’s mission and able to promote and communicate the philosophy, mission and values of Central Valley Ag to external and internal stakeholders.
Must have a broad understanding of agriculture, agronomy and grain businesses.
Must be goal oriented and focused.
Must possess drive, energy and enthusiasm and be strongly proactive.
Takes responsibility for the way money and resourcesare used and managed.
We believe in a culture of constant improvement.
Makes good, sound decisions based on reasons, facts, analytics and observations.
Great listening skills.
Great leadership skills.
Promotes a work environment that is safe for everyone.
We value the highest ethical standard-our word is our bond.
Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers.
Be a problem solver for our producers.
Strong competencies in computer applications including Microsoft products.
Central Valley Ag Central Valley Ag is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in York, Neb. CVA has locations in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. CVA is an innovative leader providing products and services in grain, agronomy, feed, and energy. You can find more information about Central Valley Ag by visiting www.cvacoop.com.
