Job description
Join GreenField AgroTech as an ambitious and strategic Agribusiness Operations Manager based in Des Moines, IA. You will lead end-to-end operations across farming, processing, and distribution, driving efficiency, sustainability, and profitability for a diversified crop portfolio.
We are looking for a hands-on leader who blends farming know-how with data-driven decision making to unlock value across the supply chain.
Responsibility
- Oversee end-to-end agribusiness operations from field to customer, including procurement, production planning, processing, logistics, and quality control.
- Develop and implement scalable SOPs, KPIs, and continuous improvement programs using data analytics and ERP insights.
- Lead cross-functional teams (farming operations, procurement, QA, logistics, and sales) to meet production and quality targets.
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, terms, and cost optimization strategies while ensuring traceability and compliance.
- Monitor regulatory compliance, food safety, sustainability initiatives, and product labeling requirements.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, capex planning, and ROI analysis for equipment upgrades and technology deployment.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to align product specs, pricing, and delivery timelines.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Supply Chain, or a related field; 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in agribusiness preferred.
- Strong knowledge of crop production, processing steps, and agrifood supply chains across multiple channels.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced data analytics (Excel, SQL, BI tools).
- Proven leadership and change-management abilities with a track record of building high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and vendor-management skills; fluent in English; other languages a plus.
- Data-driven mindset with strong problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
- Williness to travel up to 20% and adapt to seasonal variations in demand.