General Manager | The Ellsworth Coop

The Ellsworth Coop, located in rural central Kansas about forty miles west of Salina, is searching for a General Manager. Successful candidates will be adept at managing people, building relationships, and operating the behind-the-scenes aspects of the company. They must also be customer-focused with a commitment to adhering to the cooperative way. Additionally, they must also have at least three years of department or senior leader experience within an agribusiness. Experience and understanding of grain marketing and handling, agronomy services, feed, and retail service stations will also be essential to their success. 

This position offers a competitive salary with outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, co-op retirement, vehicle, paid vacation, and sick leave. 

Additional Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience with at least 3 years’ experience working as a Location Manager, Department Manager and/or General Manager preferred.
• Three years of grain marketing/merchandising experience is also preferred.
• Must have demonstrated the highest levels of personal and business integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team of employees.
• Computer and technology proficiency to include computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.
• A strong commitment to the Cooperative business principles.
• Reside within one hour of Ellsworth, Kansas.

About The Ellsworth Coop

The Ellsworth Coop is located in rural central Kansas, about forty miles west of Salina just south of I-70. The Cooperative has been serving members for over one hundred years as a successful, multi-location, company with annual sales of about $25 million dollars. They offer services in grain storage and marketing, agronomy/seed, feed, fuel, service station and convenience store. They currently have 3.1 million bushels of grain storage capacity. Cooperative locations include Ellsworth, Holyrood, Kanopolis, Black Wolf, Farhman, and Hitschmann communities.

Applying for this Position

This placement is being coordinated by ProValue HR Consulting on behalf of The Ellsworth Coop. Please send your cover letter and resume no later than August 31, 2021 to:

Sara Kepley

ProValue HR Consulting

PO Box 1747

Hutchinson, KS 67504

(620) 960-1694

skepley@provalueins.com