Vice President

Seize the opportunity to live and work in beautiful Billings, Montana! Stovall Companies is hiring for a Vice President!

Stovall Companies is a diversified agricultural business involved in ranching, cattle feeding, farming and carbon renewable Ag production systems. With a commitment to operational excellence and sustainable growth, Stovall Companies builds systems that produce consistent and measurably excellent results. Respect for its legacy is what drives Stovall Companies to continually innovate to ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.

The Vice President of Stovall Companies purpose is to execute innovational leadership to empower people to achieve operational excellence. This position provides strategic and operational oversight across all business units, including feedyard operations, farm and ranch management, project management, procurement, Ag Technology, renewable Ag systems, and premium beef production. This role is responsible for developing and implementing measurable systems that improve operational efficiency, financial performance, and organizational culture. The Vice President works closely with the President to ensure Stovall Companies is a workplace of choice and a leader in the agricultural sector.

• Align day-to-day operations of business units to meet company goals.
  
• Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure measurable progress toward the achievement of business objectives.
  
• Implement and standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all departments.
  
• Drive the adoption of technology and continuous improvement practices to remain an industry leader.
  

• Execute innovative and servant leadership; cultivate a values-based, high-performance culture.
  
• Conduct effective team meetings and foster collaboration across business units.
  
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees at all levels, including seasonal and front-line team members.
  
• Maintain excellence in hiring, training, and employee performance.
  

• Collaborate with the President to establish strategic goals and long-term growth plans.
  
• Develop and manage timely budgets in partnership with the President and the CFO.
  
• Implement forward-thinking commodity procurement and inventory management strategies that are aligned with company scale and standards.
  
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and relationships.
  
• Implement and utilize systems that reflect accurate and timely data for optimum decision-making and reporting.
  

• Build relationships and systems with local colleges and agricultural programs to develop a talent pipeline.
  
• Represent Stovall Companies professionally within the industry and community.
  

• Innovative and Servant leader that creates desired results.
  
• Passion for continuous learning, teaching, and professional development.
  
• Strong ability to lead with humility, emotional intelligence, and ability to balance respect for legacy and tradition with continuous improvement and innovation.
  
• Skilled in managing diverse teams, including seasonal labor and front-line workers.
  
• Comfortable navigating both strategic and operational aspects of business.
  
• Proven senior management success that people want to follow.
  
• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) and familiar with industry software.
  
• Excellent communication skills, organizational skills and problem-solving skills.
  

• Minimum of 15 years of leadership experience in feedyard or agricultural operations.
  
• Proven track record of implementing operational systems and delivering measurable results.
  
• Knowledge of relevant agricultural and environmental regulations
  

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work with an organization that is passionate about the work they do. If you are interested, please send a cover letter, resume/CV, and three professional references to: kandllconsulting@gmail.com.

Position is open until filled with applications reviewed as received.

Have questions? Please contact Nan LeFebvre at kandllconsulting@gmail.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Professional development assistance
  

Ability to Commute:

• Billings, MT 59101 (Required)
  

Ability to Relocate:

• Billings, MT 59101: Relocate before starting work (Required)
  

Work Location: In person