Operations Manager

Country Partners Cooperative is a full-service diversified agricultural cooperative in central Nebraska located in 20 communities, partnering with farmers and ranchers to accomplish more together. Summary This position will be responsible for assisting the Location Manager with the effective management and coordination of the agronomy operations at the agronomy plant. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Working with multiple locations in communication of application orders, batching orders, and ensuring trucks get loaded with correct product. Must have essential knowledge of material handling equipment and how to maintain that equipment. Responsible for consulting with producers and making appropriate recommendations of crop nutrients, crop protection, seed, and precision ag. Must be an effective communicator. Must have effective organization skills. Schedule and dispatch application equipment assigned to the location. Responsible for assisting with managing the location's inventory. Required to work with Location Manager on product inventory needs and location space management—knowing what is on hand, the demand for each product, and ordering product in a timely fashion to serve the customer. Work with Location Manager to maintain a high level of customer service by operating the plant to meet demand needs. Operate the plant in accordance with the Cooperative's safety policies, maintenance program, and housekeeping standards. Perform regular inventories, verify physical on‑hand to accounting system. Other duties assigned by Supervisor. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 2 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Technology Skills Ability to use Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, and Word); must be able to learn and use the cooperative's agronomy software. Also able to use the latest technology communication services (email, texting, and smartphone operation). CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Commercial Driver’s License is recommended but not required. Competitive Wages With Robust Benefit Package Offered Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 401(k) Plan—Regular and Roth Lifetime Income Benefit Plan (RetireMint Plan) Variable Pay Plan Supplemental insurance policies FSA, HSA Company‑provided term life and long‑term disability insurance PTO (paid time off) Holiday pay (six days) Major sick leave Annual clothing‑safety‑wellness benefit Employee discounts Bereavement pay Employee recognition program Locations Albion Amherst Anselmo Arnold Bartlett Callaway Cedar Rapids Cozad Eustis Farnam Gothenburg Greeley Lexington Merna North Loup Ord Spalding Stapleton Sumner Westerville Country Partners Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr