Job description
GreenField AgroTech is seeking a seasoned Agribusiness Operations Manager to lead end-to-end operations across our farming and manufacturing network in Des Moines, IA. You will optimize supply chains, drive cost efficiencies, and build resilient processes that scale with growing demand.
In this role, you will partner with farm operations, procurement, and sales to deliver measurable outcomes and sustainable practices. You will champion data-driven decisions and foster a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Responsibility
- Oversee end-to-end agribusiness operations including procurement, production planning, warehousing, and distribution.
- Develop and monitor KPIs to optimize yield, cost per unit, and on-time delivery performance.
- Lead supplier relationships, contracts, and negotiation to secure favorable terms and reliability.
- Implement ERP and data analytics to streamline forecasting, inventory management, and traceability.
- Collaborate with farm and field teams to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and sustainability standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles and best practices in agribusiness.
- Manage budgets, staffing, and vendor performance; build a high-performance operations team.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects with product development, sales, and finance to scale operations.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Supply Chain, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- 5+ years of operations management experience in agribusiness, food production, or farming supply chains.
- Proven track record in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and data analytics.
- Strong knowledge of agricultural commodities, regulatory compliance, and sustainability standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, forecasting, and vendor relationships.
- Hands-on problem solving, adaptability, and a data-driven mindset.