Location Manager Trainee

Job Posting: Location Manager Trainee – Elevator Operations-Ambition 

Position Overview: Are you ready to grow your career in agricultural operations and management? We’re seeking a motivated and ambitious Location Manager Trainee to join our team. This is a hands-on training opportunity designed to develop the next generation of leaders in elevator operations and agribusiness management. If you have a passion for agriculture, strong leadership potential, and a drive to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Location Manager Trainee Key Responsibilities:

• Learn and perform day-to-day operations at a grain elevator, including grain receiving, shipping, drying, and quality control.

• Gain proficiency in safety protocols, equipment maintenance, and facility upkeep.

• Collaborate with teams to manage inventory and optimize storage capacity.

• Work alongside experienced Location Managers to understand business operations, customer service, and employee management.

• Assist in building strong relationships with farmers, vendors, and community stakeholders.

• Support the development and execution of strategies to achieve operational and financial goals.

• Participate in leadership development activities, including coaching, performance evaluations, and project management.

Location Manager Trainee Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business Management, or a related field (preferred) or equivalent work experience.

• Strong interest in agribusiness, grain handling, and facility management.

• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.

• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, including extended hours during peak seasons.

• Ability to lead and collaborate with diverse teams.

• Eagerness to learn and grow in a leadership role within the agriculture industry.

• Familiarity with safety regulations and industry standards is a plus.

Reach out to Emily Robbins by emailing- emily.robbins@gogpac.com or call 406.296.1157

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.