General Manager | Wheeler Equity Exchange

APPLICATION AND INQUIRIES

This placement is being coordinated by ProValue HR Consulting on behalf of Wheeler Equity Exchange.  Please send your cover letter and resume no later than February 27, 2024, to Sara Kepley, ProValue HR Consulting at skepley@provalueins.com. 

ABOUT WHEELER EQUITY EXCHANGE

Wheeler Equity Exchange is located about thirty minutes north of Goodland in rural northwestern Kansas.  It’s a successful single location Cooperative that has proudly been serving its members since 1917.  The Cooperative is a grain only operation with a total storage capacity of 1.2 million bushels.

POSITION SUMMARY

The ideal General Manager candidate will be hands-on and capable of leading the company from a day-to-day operational perspective.  The Board of Directors is looking for a candidate that will “lead by example” and work alongside the employees to accomplish the day-to-day tasks of running the business and meeting customer needs.  Candidates must also have prior experience in grain handling and management.  Additional qualifications include a desire to be customer focused and be a great relationship builder.  Candidates must have a thorough understanding of managing the behind-the-scenes of a business, including the financial aspects.  Candidates with a grain merchandising background will be given preference.

Additional Position Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a 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.
• Experience in grain management and handling.
• Experience with grain merchandising preferred. 
• Be able and willing to regularly lift up to fifty pounds.
• Must have demonstrated the highest levels of personal and business integrity and value fair and honest business practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team of employees.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel).
• A strong commitment to the Cooperative business principles.
• Reside within Cheyenne County Kansas.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

This position offers a competitive salary with great employee benefits including family health and dental insurance options, a retirement plan, paid vacation, and sick leave.