General Manager - Agriculture

GFL Environmental; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a General Manager Agriculture to lead the strategic direction and operations of Bio-Sul Premium Plus Fertilizer. This role involves overseeing production, marketing, sales, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, while fostering a motivated workforce.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience via college or university.
• 5 years in the Agriculture industry preferred.
• Must have analytical and general management skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish sales and marketing strategy to increase profitability.
• Monitor and maintain quality control in production.
• Engage with customers and manage sales force effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Sales and marketing

Risk management

Education

Post secondary Degree or diploma

Job description

Reports To : Regional Vice President Alberta and Northern BC Solid Waste

Summary :

The General Manager Agriculture is responsible for setting the strategic direction and executing on the production distribution and sale of Bio-Sul Premium Plus Fertilizer. This would include but not be limited to sourcing product ensuring operational effectiveness creating sales / marketing plans and managing environmental / safety impacts. Continually provide leadership which results in positive employee / employer relations while projecting a professional corporate image. Promote and manage effective and profitable operations and resource management high production standards a sound risk management program and facilitate business expansion where appropriate.

Why Join GFL At GFL Environmental we value our people our environment and our community. We offer competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth and development. Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership :

• Establish a pricing structure for Bio-Sul and any other applicable products.
• Establish sales and marketing strategy with a focus on increasing profitability.
• Seek opportunities within both primary and secondary assigned market areas for growth and expansion to include contracts and acquisitions.
• Identify and adjust to trends within market area which impact quality of service or desired profit margins.
• Budget Planning and implementation.

Operational responsibilities :

• Implement corporate guidelines concerning the Preventive Maintenance program that reduces downtime improves image reduces maintenance costs and results in lowest cost service delivery possible.
• Monitor and maintain quality control when producing Bio-Sul ensuring the highest quality product is delivered.
• Ensure third party contracts are executed effectively managing operational effectiveness.
• Ensure all lines of business statistics are monitored and correct weekly and monthly.
• Ensure that a purchase order system is used for all purchases and that clear guidelines are established for purchasing practices.
• Create and nurture a team winning environment.
• Develop and implement an on-going cost control program that monitors buying practices of all supplies and services.
• Conduct and review profitability analysis and review monthly.
• Ensure that all services provided by the facility operation are billed and revenues are collected on a timely basis.
• Review profit and loss statements on a monthly basis and make adjustments as necessary to achieve desired results.
• Develop an operations profit plan which includes sources of income cost of operations growth objectives productivity standards profit margins desired capital requirements and product or services profit margins desired.
• Establish system for reviewing and negotiating existing contracts.
• Monthly accurate forecasting and monthly operation reviews with senior management and team.

Customer engagement and management :

• Promote a strong customer focus throughout the operation.
• Manage the sales force in meeting objectives and establishing priorities.
• Participate in local civic affairs and represent the company in a positive manner throughout the community.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal state / provincial and local laws regulations ordinances and other orders and to all company policies procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Ensure all customer service needs are met.
• Contract management and proposal management.

Team management :

• Sustain a productive and motivated workforce by screening selecting hiring training developing and evaluating personnel required to meet service commitments.

Safety and Human Resources compliance :

• Adhere to all wage laws and compensate personnel for services rendered in accordance with established guidelines.
• Ensure safe working conditions for all jobs.
• Implement and promote Safety Program to recognize and reward productive and safe employees.
• Promote an accident prevention program that seeks to reduce claims avoid injury and recognize safe employees.
• Set performance goals jointly with reports and follow through on meeting frequencies and actions.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements :

• Post secondary Degree or diloma 3- 4years via college or university and / or have a demonstrated track record of serving in an operational environment requiring analytical and general management skills.
• Five (5) or more years experience in the Agriculture industry preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

• Working knowledge of the Agriculture industry knowledge of the fertilizer industry would be an asset
• Possess excellent leadership communication and management skills.
• Possess ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules instruction and procedure manuals routine reports correspondence and speak effectively.
• Travel required Travel will be required to visit customers and establish new relationships.

Apply Today : Interested in leading a high-performing team while driving business growth Apply now and take the next step in your career with GFL Environmental.

GFLTALENT

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position please contact

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

GIS,Engineering,Engineering Practices,Data Collection,Irrigation Systems,Agriculture,CAD,GPS,Water Quality,Biology,Nursery,Emergency maitenance,Technical Assistance,Watetr conservation,Agricultural Equipment

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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