Agronomy Operations Manager

Job DescriptionPosition Overview: This position is responsible for the operations and profitability of the location. The role includes customer relationship development, personnel growth, facility and equipment optimization, financial management and short- and long-term planning for the locationDuties and Responsibilities: Include but are not limited toMeet location goalsDevelop location personnel capabilities including assisting in hiring, coaching, training, performance management and assigning key tasksSupport the Region manager in driving sales growth including assigning accounts to salespeople, calling on some accounts and working with Sales Specialists on others, monitoring customer satisfaction through ongoing dialogue and identifying potential prospectsSupervise mixing, loading and dispatchManage facility inventory including forecasting product needs, anticipating inventory needs and purchasing product through approved suppliersManage facility finances including sales and expense budgeting and management, billing, accounts receivables and payables and managing prepaysManage facility assets including routine maintenance, facility and equipment replacement plans and driver equipment inspectionsMake Crop Protection and fertility recommends including DataOnTouch farm and field plans, mapping and recordkeepingManage location recordkeeping, including internal financial and customer production and financial recordsManage location risk including compliance with regulations, safety and emergency response training and ongoing site inspectionsDevelop short- and long-term plans for the locationSkills and Qualifications:Demonstrate essential abilities including personnel management, communications, customer focus and decision makingBasic Agronomy knowledge and skills (insect, weed and disease identification, fertility)Financial knowledge including reading and understanding financial statementsMust have valid driver’s license and be able to obtain and maintain all acceptable certifications, licenses and permitsHave a 1A and Category 14 licenseAbility and willingness to work long hours and on-call as business conditions warrantEducation and Experience:Bachelors or Associates degree in agriculture or business or five years or more of related work experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Keystone Cooperative, Inc.