Agribusiness Location Leader — Operations & Growth

NEW Cooperative, Inc; Blencoe (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Location Manager to direct, promote, and coordinate all business aspects of the location in alignment with the cooperative’s mission and goals.

You will work with Area and District Managers to drive growth and ensure safe, efficient operations. The role requires 5+ years in agribusiness operations, a Class A CDL with HazMat endorsement, strong leadership, and the ability to supervise staff, manage safety, inventory, and budgets while promoting a

Qualifications

• Significant agribusiness-related experience. At least 5 years of experience in grain and/or agronomy operations.
• Must be licensed and insurable to drive. Class A CDL with HazMat endorsement and pesticide handler’s license required.
• Must possess an array of interpersonal communication skills for interacting with varying personalities, roles, circumstances and emotional status of teammates, customers, and contractors.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Understand the seasonality of the farm supply business and the in-season time commitment.
• Thorough understanding of grain handling equipment and processes, including unit train loading.
• Complete knowledge of custom application and similar agronomy equipment.
• Must possess proficiencies of common computer programs and processes.
• Must understand common mathematics associated with account balancing and purchasing.
• Possesses problem solving capability and understands the operational processes.
• Must be able to guide employees while maintaining their individualism in tasks and direction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise location employees while providing guidance and oversight.
• Provide vision and leadership for the location team.
• Schedule and facilitate location group and individual meetings.
• Direct education and development of the location team through classes and coaching.
• Fill openings by evaluating, interviewing, and extending offers to potential candidates. Coach and train new employees
• Collect sensitive and difficult accounts receivable instances, as necessary.
• Direct safety practices and awareness of established safety needs as defined by safety staff.
• Review inventory reconciliations with area managers when presented with inconsistencies.
• Collaborate with dispatchers and area managers to execute an organized logistics plan daily.
• Remain knowledgeable and involved in sales marketing programs of all departments.
• Assist with daily location operations as needed.
• Work towards meeting established location budgets prepared annually by department.
• Work with area and district managers on potential site expansion and growth opportunities.
• Promote the company culture that is focused on providing complete sales, service, and employee development.
• Written and oral communication to Area Managers, District Managers, Senior Leadership, and the CEO as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Safety awareness

CDL HazMat

Job description

NEW Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Location Manager to direct, promote, and coordinate all business aspects of the location in alignment with the cooperative’s mission and goals.

You will work with Area and District Managers to drive growth and ensure safe, efficient operations. The role requires 5+ years in agribusiness operations, a Class A CDL with HazMat endorsement, strong leadership, and the ability to supervise staff, manage safety, inventory, and budgets while promoting a