Salary: Market related
Reference: GM - SDDAR
Gpac is partnered with a growing, family-owned agriculture company seeking a General Manager for its primary location in east central South Dakota. This confidential search is for a hands-on leader who understands production agriculture from multiple angles and can oversee the full operation.
About the Company
The company specializes in sunflowers and select specialty crops. Operations include purchasing from growers, warehousing, conditioning, mixing, packaging, selling, and transporting finished products. The business is expanding and values practical agricultural experience, strong operational discipline, and a collaborative culture.
The Role
The General Manager will lead day-to-day operations at the main facility and work closely with ownership. This is not a remote or purely administrative role. The ideal candidate has been on the ground in grain and specialty crop businesses and can move comfortably between the office, the plant, and conversations with farmers.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Overall leadership of purchasing/originating, warehousing, conditioning, mixing, packaging, sales support, and transportation
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Day-to-day operations, safety, and team performance
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Oversight of financial and accounting aspects of the business
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Working directly with farmers and maintaining strong grower relationships
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Evaluating and applying agricultural equipment and new technology
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Clear, consistent communication with a dedicated team of employees
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Supporting growth while protecting the company’s family-owned culture and operational standards
Ideal CandidateCandidates should have broad exposure to production agriculture and grain handling. Strong fits typically bring:
- Hands-on experience working with grain and farmers
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Experience originating product and running plant/warehouse operations
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Comfort with the accounting and financial side of an agribusiness
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Knowledge of safety programs and day-to-day operational discipline
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Practical understanding of agricultural equipment and emerging technology
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Ability to lead and communicate effectively with employees at all levels
Experience across purchasing, operations, and business management is more important than a single job title.Compensation & BenefitsBase compensation is expected to be in the six figures and will depend on experience. The package includes a highly competitive benefits offering:
- Medical, dental, and flex plans
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401(k) with company match
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Paid holidays and vacation
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Disability and life insurance
The company name will not be disclosed in public postings. Qualified candidates will receive additional details through Gpac after an initial conversation.Interested candidates who have seen all sides of production agriculture and want to lead a growing specialty crop operation in east central South Dakota are encouraged to inquire through Gpac.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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