Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?
The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year.
Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance).
Position Title:
Operations Manager Lancer Farms
Job Summary:
The Operations Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing supply chain, distribution, and market-facing operations for all three Lancer Farms at the College of Lake County including the Grayslake Campus Farm, the Greenbelt Farm at the Greenbelt Forest Preserve, and the Urban Farm Center at Lakeshore Campus. The position ensures the efficient, compliant, and strategic movement of agricultural inputs and harvested “Lancer Fresh” products in support of instructional programming, institutional purchasing, community food access, and regional food system development.
In addition to supporting College needs, this role works with wholesalers, institutional buyers, local growers, and food producers to strengthen markets for locally produced food. The Operations Manager provides leadership for inventory systems, logistics, purchasing, and sales coordination while advancing the department’s role as a connector within the local and regional food system.
Job Description:
Supply Chain, Distribution, and Market Operations (40%)
Plan, coordinate, and manage supply chain operations including procurement, inventory management, storage, distribution /sales , and logistics .
Coordinate the handling, storage, and distribution of agricultural products for instructional use, College consumption, wholesale distribution, and approved institutional buyers.
Support aggregation, distribution, or coordinated logistics that include products from local growers and food producers, as appropriate .
Strategic Leadership/Project Management (40%)
Serve as a liaison between the Urban Farm Center and internal departments including Finance, Procurement, Facilities (specifically the Auxiliary Services department who will oversee distribution of Lancer Fresh products at the Lancer Fresh Zone (the campus bookstore), Risk Management, and Academic Affairs.
Coordinate with wholesalers, distributors, institutional buyers, growers, and food system partners to support operations and market development.
Provide data, analysis, and operational insight to support program planning, assessment, and reporting.
Personnel Management (15%)
Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise assigned staff and student employees involved in supply chain and distribution activities.
Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience in supply chain management, agriculture, business, operations management, or a related field; OR Associate’s degree and five (5) years of experience in supply chain management, agriculture, business, operations management, or a related field .
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience in supply chain management, agriculture, business, operations management, or a related field; OR Associate’s degree and five (5) years of experience in supply chain management, agriculture, business, operations management, or a related field .
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Salary: $70,000 - $84,400/year. Salary, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment are highly competitive and will be commensurate with the candidate’s background and experience.
Application Deadline: July 20, 2026.
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time
Total Hours Per Week:
40
Position Type:
Staff
Job Family:
Professional
Posting Date:
07/01/2026
Expected Start Date:
08/17/2026
Compensation Grade:
C43
Location:
Lakeshore Campus
Department:
Lancer Farms Department
EEO Statement:
College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.
