Sr Production Assistant

Are you an experienced processing professional ready to take the next step in your career? Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is seeking a motivated, forward-thinking Senior Production Assistant for our soy processing facility in Eagle Grove, Iowa. This is more than a production support position; it is an opportunity to expand your operational expertise, develop your leadership capabilities, and prepare for future management opportunities throughout our organization.

Working alongside plant leadership, you will gain hands-on experience and exposure to multiple areas of facility operations, including processing, shipping and receiving, quality control, maintenance, environmental compliance, safety, and capital project development. Through practical experience, training, and increasing levels of responsibility, you will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to lead teams and manage complex plant operations.

This position is part of our long-term leadership development and succession planning strategy. As experienced leaders approach retirement and business needs evolve, successful candidates will have opportunities to advance into key management positions at AGP facilities. Relocation flexibility is essential, as future opportunities may be available at locations throughout our company.

What You'll Have the Opportunity to Do

• Develop Your Leadership Skills: Work alongside experienced plant leaders, support daily operations, and gain the experience needed to take on increasing management responsibilities.
• Expand Your Operational Expertise: Learn the interconnected functions of a soy processing facility, including processing operations, shipping and receiving, grain handling, product grading, and quality control.
• Strengthen Safety and Compliance: Help foster a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility while developing knowledge of environmental regulations, FSMA requirements, and applicable NFPA standards.
• Improve Plant Performance: Identify operational deficiencies, investigate root causes, recommend solutions, and implement practices that prevent recurring issues.
• Build Technical Knowledge: Develop hands-on familiarity with plant equipment, maintenance practices, and facility operations.
• Gain Project Management Experience: Participate in project development, planning, and implementation while learning how to coordinate resources and support operational improvements.
• Become a Leader and Mentor: Prepare and deliver training for employees and contractors while developing the communication and team-building skills essential to effective management.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced operations professional with the ambition and ability to grow into a leadership role. The ideal candidate brings:

• A minimum of seven years of experience in processing or industrial operations.
• A technical degree in engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to motivate and work effectively with diverse teams.
• Strong professional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to evaluate situations, identify alternatives, and make sound decisions.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach with strong attention to detail.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and workplace safety.
• A willingness to relocate to other AGP facilities as future management opportunities arise.

AGP is a cooperatively-owned agribusiness engaged in procuring, processing, marketing, and transporting of oilseeds, grains, and related products. Since our creation in 1983, AGP has grown in size, scope, and reputation – both in the U.S. and internationally. Our company has become the largest soybean processing cooperative in the world and has a diverse set of products, which includes renewable fuels, vegetable oil refining, ag products/grain, and international operations.  AGP values its employees by offering competitive pay and a compensation package that includes: 

• 100% employer funded pension plan
• 401k (Roth and traditional options) with a company match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts
• Paid time off