Director of Grain Elevator and Feed Mill
Farm, Ranch, and Greenhouse Operations
At Hord Farms, our success relies on our people and processes. We're currently seeking a Director of Grain Elevator and Feed Mill to add to our team. This senior leader position reports to the VP of Market Analysis & Nutritional Services and serves as the senior operational leader responsible for the overall performance of grain elevator and feed mill operations.
Position Title: Director of Grain Elevator and Feed Mill
Who We Are:
The Hord family is in its 5th generation of family farming, with over 100 years of farming heritage. Headquartered in North Central Ohio, Hord Farms is a diversified pig, cow, and grain farm, striving to raise our animals and crops with care and utilize modern practices to be efficient and sustainable.
A day in the life:
Leadership & People Management
Your Rewards:
Position Title: Director of Grain Elevator and Feed Mill
Who We Are:
The Hord family is in its 5th generation of family farming, with over 100 years of farming heritage. Headquartered in North Central Ohio, Hord Farms is a diversified pig, cow, and grain farm, striving to raise our animals and crops with care and utilize modern practices to be efficient and sustainable.
A day in the life:
Leadership & People Management
- Provide clear leadership and direction to elevator and feed mill team members, promoting company culture, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Establish and communicate expectations, goals, and performance standards.
- Lead hiring, training, development, scheduling, performance evaluation, and time management of team members.
- Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee all grain elevator operations including receiving, storage, drying, handling, quality management, and outbound logistics.
- Oversee all feed mill operations including ingredient sourcing, feed formulation coordination, production scheduling, quality control, and delivery.
- Ensure smooth coordination between grain procurement, ingredient handling, feed production, feed scheduling and transportation.
- Monitor grain and feed quality standards and ensure proper documentation and controls are followed.
- Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive preventative maintenance programs for grain handling equipment, feed mill systems, and transportation assets.
- Prioritize maintenance and capital improvement projects to minimize downtime and maximize reliability.
- Provide leadership on troubleshooting, repairs, and long-term asset planning.
- Develop and manage operating budgets for elevator and feed mill operations.
- Analyze cost data, production metrics, and operational KPIs to identify efficiency improvements and cost-reduction opportunities.
- Utilize internal and external benchmarks to guide decision-making and performance optimization.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, biosecurity, and regulatory requirements.
- Promote housekeeping, safe work practices, and proper use of PPE.
- Address operational risks and lead corrective actions as needed.
- Participate in long-term planning to align grain storage capacity, feed production capability, and logistics with organizational growth.
- Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to support broader business objectives.
- Proven experience managing complex agricultural, grain, or feed manufacturing operations.
- Strong leadership background with demonstrated ability to manage teams across multiple operational areas.
- Solid understanding of grain elevator operations, feed mill processes, maintenance programs, and logistics.
- Experience with budgeting, cost analysis, and performance metrics.
- Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business, economics, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Strong leadership and people management and development skills
- Operational and mechanical aptitude
- Financial and analytical capability
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple operations simultaneously
- Strong communication and decision-making skills
- Proficiency with basic computer systems (email, spreadsheets, reporting tools)
- Combination of office and hands-on operational environment
- Exposure to dust, noise, and outdoor conditions
- Extended hours during peak seasons (harvest, planting, production surges)
- Physical activity including walking facilities, climbing, and inspecting equipment
- Occasional travel to our elevator branch in Edison, OH
Your Rewards:
- Competitive wages based on level of experience
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (starting at less than $35/pay)
- 401(k) with company match