Agronomy Operations Supervisor - Central Ontario FS - Drayton, ON

GROWMARK; Drayton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agronomy firm in Drayton, Ontario is searching for an Operations Supervisor to oversee staff and coordinate operations. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a valid driver's license, and some agricultural experience. Join a company dedicated to community engagement and employee wellbeing, offering robust benefits and annual bonuses.

Benefits

Generous RRSP matching program

Paid Time Off

In-house training and leadership development

Annual bonuses

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience is an asset.
• A current Ag Exterminator License and/or Nutrient Technician License is a definite asset.
• Must be willing to work extended hours during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operational staff including scheduling and coaching.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving products and services.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Perform loading and unloading tasks with staff.

Skills

Leadership and team building skills

Reasoning and problem-solving skills

Ability to work with office computer programs

Valid driver's license (class DZ)

Agriculture experience

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Central Ontario FS, a division of GROWMARK, Inc., is a great company to work for, large enough to offer solid career opportunities and great benefits, but with a friendly, personal feel.

At Central Ontario FS, we specialize in agronomy, energy products and grain marketing. We are driven to deliver innovative solutions to help improve the profitability of our customers and farmer owners.

What you’ll be doing

If you enjoy a non-stop day and are interested in agriculture, then we can’t wait to talk to you! We are looking for an Operations Supervisor who can balance the supervision of staff with coordinating operations at a branch, as well as be ready to jump on a forklift or bobcat when needed.

Some of your key functions include:

• Supervising operational staff, including scheduling and regular coaching.
• Coordinating operations at the location, including shipping and receiving products and services, delivering and manufacturing crop protection and nutrition products.
• Ensuring the safe operation and maintenance and/or security of equipment and machinery.
• Maintaining the overall appearance of the inside and outside of the premises in a professional and organized manner to promote and enhance the image of the Company.
• Performing operational tasks along with staff, such as loading and unloading, operating plant equipment, mixing and delivering crop inputs/fertilizer.

What you bring to the table

• Normally requires a high school diploma.
• Leadership and team building skills.
• Ability to work with office computer programs, such as inventory systems, electronic mail, internet/intranet.
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills to handle customer inquiries, operational issues, and supervise staff.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license (preferably class DZ), a driving abstract that represents a history of safe operation, as well as the ability to maintain insurability.
• A current Ag Exterminator License, and/or Nutrient Technician License is a definite asset.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Agriculture experience is an asset.
• Must be willing to work extended hours, during peak seasons.
• Indoor/Outdoor working conditions with some lifting and climbing requirements.

What we bring to the table

• We value relationships and people first and foremost.
• We are a company that gives back to the community.
• We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources.
• We provide access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities.
• We ensure that employee health and wellness matters to us!
• We offer a robust benefits package including a generous RRSP matching program and Paid Time Off (full-time positions only).
• Annual bonuses.

What you didn’t know about us

• Central Ontario FS is a retail division of GROWMARK, INC. that serves local producers across Central and Southern Ontario. We provide leading-edge agronomic products & solutions, including precision ag services delivered by a skilled team of professionals.
• Our average full-time tenure is 12 years, with 20% of our full-timers having more than 25 years of service.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans. Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.