Head of Operations & Business Management

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing just to name a few.

The Operations Manager identifies needed improvements for business processes and operations to increase overall productivity, increase efficiencies and lower sales costs. This position is also responsible for creating processes and procedures to meet business objectives for the location.

Identifies and improves practices to lower average inventory shrinkage costs.

Ensures fertilizer freight is captured at the correct cost center and trains the branch team.

Serves as a resource to branch leadership and assists with specific improvement activities within the branch.

Serves as a point of contact for Proprietary Products and Branch Managers to ensure branch fertilizer and seed treatment invoicing is accurate.

Identifies and recommends product forecasting and stocking plans to create opportunity for Helena brands.

Manages total inventories relative to the best taxable position.

Provides assistance to division purchasing and business leaders on actions to reduce slow and dead inventory.

Gives direction on inventory management tools and inventory management practices.

Supports seed group in managing long-term seed inventory.

Manages other members of the team.

Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.

Follows all company policies and procedures.

Bachelor's degree or technical school certificate is required.

CDL Class A is preferred.

Three years of operations, sales or branch management experience in the agricultural field is required.

Management skills including coordinating weekly and monthly team meetings.

Ability to multi-task (i.e. dispatch trucks and equipment per client orders).

Fabricating and heavy truck experience is preferred.

Ability to manage safety regulations.

Ability to travel by various means up to 10% is required.

Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.

Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.

Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.

The work environment for this position will be in an office setting and outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

Health Savings Account (HSA) company contribution is available.

Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.

Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.

Free Short & Long-Term Disability.

Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.