General Manager

General Manager

Grand Forks, ND | Full-Time

Salary: $120k - 180K (DOE)

Ready to lead a business where your decisions make a real impact?

We’re looking for a hands-on, business-minded General Manager who knows how to lead people, manage financial performance, and keep operations running efficiently. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a multi-location operation, work alongside an experienced leadership team, and help shape the long-term success of an established, grower-owned cooperative.

?? Fun Fact: This organization operates three potato wash plants along with supporting storage facilities. That means no two days are exactly alike, and your leadership will have a direct impact across multiple operations!

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the operation: Oversee three wash plants and associated storage facilities, working closely with plant managers to establish priorities and drive results.

• Own the numbers: Partner with the Controller on budgets, financial reporting, expense management, and cost controls.

• Find ways to improve: Identify cost savings, streamline processes, improve reporting, and make smart purchasing and equipment decisions.

• Lead and develop people: Support plant managers, oversee staffing and employee relations, and build a culture of accountability.

• Build strong relationships: Work directly with growers, customers, suppliers, industry partners, and the Board of Directors.

• Plan for the future: Coordinate maintenance priorities, equipment reliability, and capital improvements.

• Keep things running right: Oversee safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in a leader who can see the big picture while still understanding the details that keep a business running.

• Leadership experience in agriculture, food production, manufacturing, cooperative management, or a comparable business.

• Strong financial and analytical skills, including experience managing budgets, controlling expenses, and evaluating business performance.

• Experience leading managers, improving processes, and holding teams accountable.

• Practical problem-solving skills and sound judgment when it comes to equipment, maintenance, and operational decisions.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with employees, customers, and business partners.

• A technical background in equipment, maintenance, automation, or business technology is a plus.

• A relevant degree or equivalent leadership experience.

Bonus points if you bring potato-industry experience or familiarity with cooperative accounting. However, we’re open to leaders from other industries who have the right mix of operational, financial, and people-management experience.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Long-term disability insurance

• Retirement plan

• Paid time off

• An opportunity to make meaningful decisions and have a direct impact on business performance

Could This Be Your Next Move?

If you're a practical, results-driven leader who enjoys solving problems, developing people, and improving how a business operates, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Lori: lori.deitz@expresspros.com to learn more about this General Manager opportunity in Grand Forks, ND!

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