General Manager

Cultura Connect • Full-time • Kansas City Metropolitan Area, US • $130k - $170k / year • 3w ago

About the Company:

A rapidly growing startup providing cutting-edge, innovative animal monitoring solutions. By partnering with leading Ag Tech systems, its technology enables agricultural businesses to improve efficiency, sustainability, and productivity. This pioneering, dynamic company is rapidly expanding globally, with a strong and exciting growth trajectory.

About the Role:

Step into a pivotal leadership role where your operational expertise will drive the growth and success of a cutting-edge technology company! We are searching for a proven and dynamic General Manager to lead our clients' operations across Northern America. This role goes beyond day-to-day operations; you’ll be an integral part of the global executive management team, directly reporting to the CEO and shaping strategic decisions that influence international markets. With full profit and loss responsibility, you’ll have the autonomy to drive transformational change across the region. Located in the Kansas City office with a hybrid working model, you’ll leverage your expertise in operational strategy, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to build and inspire a high-performing team in the fast-evolving world of Ag Tech. If you excel at driving operational excellence, leading change and have solid knowledge of the agricultural sector, this is a great chance to make a real impact in a forward-thinking, fast-growing organization.

Responsibilities:

To oversee the day-to-day operations of the North American division, ensuring smooth and efficient processes
To monitor key performance indicators and develop standard operating procedures for optimal efficiency
To lead, inspire, and manage a high-performing team by fostering innovation, continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth
To manage the supply operations from procurement to delivery, ensuring efficiency, quality, and continuous optimization across the chain
To ensure product quality and compliance through effective quality control, regular inspections, and adherence to industry standards
To develop and manage the operational budget in collaboration with the senior finance team, while preparing accurate financial reports and forecasts to support operational goals
To analyze operational performance data to drive efficiency, cost savings, and process optimization
To collaborate cross-functionally across the business, resolving challenges and aligning operations with business goals

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
5 plus years of experience in an operational management position

Required Skills:

Strong expertise in supply chain management, compliance, and logistics, with a proven track record of driving efficiency improvement
Conversational proficiency in Spanish is required to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking clients/colleagues
A good knowledge and understanding of agriculture with a strong network in the field
Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and implement process improvements
Highly organized, able to work under pressure, and manage multiple priorities efficiently
A team player who can work collaboratively across the business to drive positive outcomes
Strong financial acumen
Proficient IT skills and confidence in operational software

Preferred Skills: