Head of Operations & Business Management

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an innovator and service provider for agricultural and professional markets in the United States and around the world. We are one of America's only retailers and distributors with expertise in formulation, research and development, precision technology, data solutions, professional application and manufacturing. For nearly 70 years our people have been driven to provide sustainable solutions that help feed, clothe and fuel the world. With over 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees we rank among the top agricultural service companies in volume and sales of agricultural products and services.

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.
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.
At Helena, our leaders are expected to demonstrate the same qualities that we value in our employees -- integrity, passion and accountability. This includes carrying out leadership responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training and coaching employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems by following all of Helena's policies, procedures and applicable laws.

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, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
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.