Senior VP of Feed - York, NE

PURPOSE:

This is an executive position that oversees the Feed Division for the cooperative, with a strategic emphasis on driving sales growth, advancing business performance, and positioning the division for the next generation of the feed industry. This role is responsible for delivering value to our membership while accelerating the overall success, growth, and profitability of the cooperative. The Sr. Vice-President of Feed is a key member of the senior leadership team and plays a critical role in shaping the strategic direction, commercial focus, and long-term competitiveness of the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Develops and executes forward-looking business and sales strategies that drive revenue growth, market expansion, and profitability.
• Leads the commercial strategy for the Feed Division, including sales leadership, customer segmentation, and go-to-market execution.
• Strengthens the division’s competitive position by identifying emerging trends, customer needs, and innovations, shaping the future of the feed industry.
• Develops financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, and staff requirements; identifying monetary resources; and developing action plans.
• Monitors financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances.
• Leads the Feed Leadership Team with a strong focus on accountability, performance, and sales culture.
• Responsible for Feed P and L with a disciplined, business-driven approach.
• Works with Sr. Team to create short- and long-term strategic plans for CVA, with a strong emphasis on growth and market leadership.
• Oversees purchasing, pricing strategy and sales execution, for the Feed Division to maximize margins and volume growth. 
• Drives a high-performance sales culture focused on customer relationships, value-added solutions, and measurable results.
• Oversees Cap Ex process for Feed Division with alignment to strategic growth priorities.
• Provides timely, accurate, and complete reports on the operating and financial condition of the division.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with the Board of Directors while effectively communicating business performance and strategy.
• Leads patron strategy and engagement with a strong focus on retention, growth, and long-term value creation.
• Oversees employee engagement while building a results-driven, customer-focused culture.
• Develops strong internal and external relationships that enhance business opportunities and partnerships.
• Oversees Asset Optimization program for Feed Division to improve efficiency and return on investment.
• Collaborates with the management team to develop and implement scalable systems, processes, and infrastructure to support growth.
• Promotes a strong Safety culture for CVA.
• Ensures compliance with legal and company policies.
• Stays current on industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory changes impacting the feed business.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Directly supervises 3 to 8 employees.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in conjunction with division heads. Focus on highly engaged workforce with great communication skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University; or eight to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Be fiscally responsible for the way money and resources are used and managed.
• Makes sound decisions based on reasons, facts, analytics and observation. 
• Develops contacts and relationships which are internal and external to the organization and facilitates work efforts or to gain support and cooperation from others. 
• Have great leadership skills.
• Has visionary skills.
• Possesses a high level of business acumen.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers. 
• Strong competencies in computer applications including Microsoft products.
• Promotes a work environment that is safe for everyone. 
• Live CVA’s Mission/Vision and Values.

Central Valley Ag
Central Valley Ag is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in York, Neb. CVA has locations in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. CVA is an innovative leader providing products and services in grain, agronomy, feed, and energy. You can find more information about Central Valley Ag by visiting www.cvacoop.com.

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Updated: April 2026