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Senior Director Feed Milling

gpac
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026
We are seeking a Senior Director Feed Milling to provide high-level leadership and strategic direction across our feed operations! This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Feed Mill Manager ready to step beyond day-to-day plant operations and into a broader, enterprise-level leadership role.

If you're passionate about optimizing performance, leading transformation, and driving measurable results across multiple facilities, this role is designed for you.

Responsibilities

As Senior Director, you will oversee the feed division with a focus on strategic execution and operational excellence. Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop & Execute Strategy: Build and implement division-wide strategies aligned with company goals and long-term growth
  • Leadership & Team Development: Mentor and guide plant leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement
  • Change Management: Lead organizational and operational change initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability
  • Transportation & Logistics Oversight: Optimize distribution networks, freight strategies, and cost efficiencies
  • KPI Ownership: Establish, monitor, and drive key performance indicators across safety, quality, cost, and productivity
  • Project Management: Lead high-impact projects, including capital improvements, process enhancements, and system implementations

What We're Looking For

  • 5 years of experience as a Feed Mill Manager or similar leadership role
  • Proven ability to transition from hands-on operations to strategic oversight
  • Strong background in multi-site leadership, process optimization, and performance management
  • Experience in transportation/logistics and supply chain coordination
  • Demonstrated success leading change management initiatives
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
  • Willingness and ability to relocate to company headquarters

Why This Role?

  • Step into a high-impact leadership role with influence across the entire division
  • Move beyond daily production into strategy, innovation, and growth
  • Join a company that values leadership development and operational excellence
  • Competitive compensation package including $150,000-$185,000 base salary, full benefits, retirement plan, and generous PTO

If you are qualified and serious, please submit a resume or contact Chad Smith at 605-978-5433 or chad.smith@gogpac.com for more information on this position. I place professionals in these types of roles nationally, so if this isn't a perfect fit for you, please reach out to see what else I'm recruiting on!

Keywords: Feed, Manufacturing, Plant, Manager, Facility, Operations, Food, Livestock, Cattle, Beef, Dairy, Ag, Agriculture, Production, Food Processing, Mill, flour, Grain

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Salary : $135,000 - $185,000

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