Agronomy Operations Manager

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Plant Manager, the Operations Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the work activities and oversees the operation and maintenance of the dry and/or liquid load plants to ensure quality products, maximize profits and operate within the budget provided.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans, establishes, and coordinates work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals and accommodate operational hours.
• Demonstrates the ability to maximize efficiency in Plant Operations in order to reduce downtime.
• Develops and maintains written operating procedures.
• Negotiates the most cost-effective process for budgetary items to maximize profit to cost margins.
• Follow market trends and make recommendations accordingly.
• Demonstrates initiative in achieving departmental goals and communicates effectively with the Plant Manager in order to assure goals and objectives are being met.
• Leads, directs, and supervises reporting personnel.
• Identifies the developmental needs of employees in the department and coaches, trains, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Ensures a safe working environment, and oversees compliance with applicable OSHA and other laws, regulations, and work rules concerning environmental safety and health by employees; assist with accident/injury investigations as directed by the Safety or HR team.
• Establishes an effective workflow of communication and information to ensure that problems can be responsibly solved, and that support is provided to the staff as needed.
• Works collaboratively, cooperatively, and in coordination with fellow team members and with others in the organization, treats them with respect, courtesy, and consideration, and shows understanding and the appropriate support of other team members to help get the job done.
• Provides information, guidance, and resources to diverse groups of customers, clients, and others outside the organization; treats them in a friendly manner with professionalism, helpfulness, respect, courtesy, and consideration at all times regardless of circumstances.
• Maintains regular, dependable attendance and punctuality, and physical presence at the assigned worksite; must interact directly with people or objects at the worksite on a regular basis.
• Utilize personnel and equipment within United Cooperative to provide excellent customer service and satisfaction.
• Work extended hours as needed to meet business needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience in an agricultural environment is preferred.
• 5+ years of agriculture retail experience.
• Agronomy operations experience is preferred
• High school diploma or GED.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
• Ability to bend, stoop and stand for long periods of time.