agriculture Location Manager - Roanoke, IL

Simplot Company; Roanoke (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.R. Simplot Company invites applications for an agriculture Location Manager in Roanoke, IL. The role supervises operations, delivery, warehouse, and administrative functions across the unit, ensuring inventory control, regulatory compliance, and timely service.

Responsibilities include budgeting, staff training, safety program execution, and coordination with marketing to maintain efficient operations. Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in related fields are typical requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university.
• 10+ years related experience and/or training.
• Advanced expertise in mechanical, equipment, record-keeping, or software packages; soilbuilder experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety programs are implemented and regulatory requirements are followed.
• Assist Unit Manager in budgeting and area responsibility; supervise staff and operations.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and forecasts; review expenses and inventory.
• Coordinate operations across multiple sites with a multi-million dollar unit.
• Oversee office functions: inventory records, invoicing, and payments.
• Oversee warehouse, delivery, and application functions to ensure product availability and service.
• Supervise customer service, order intake, and preparation of MSDS and work orders.
• Oversee purchasing of products and maintain adequate Unit inventory.

Skills

Supervision

Budgeting

Leadership

Planning

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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agriculture Location Manager - Roanoke, IL

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. We are a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

Summary

This job is an experienced supervisor who is responsible for the entire operations, administrative, delivery, and warehouse functions of the Unit. Duties would include supervising all operational support services in the unit, including inventory management, budgeting, delivery, and records retention. Directly, or through subordinate supervisors, supervises and trains all delivery, operations, administrative, and application staff and may supervise other unit staff.

Key Responsibilities

• In conjunction with Group and Region Regulatory function, ensures company safety programs are implemented, maintained, and regulatory requirements are adhered to through direct actions or management oversight.
• Assists the Unit Manager in preparing the budget for the area of responsibility. Supervises operations, equipment, and facility improvements. Supervises and trains operations, application, delivery and shipping/receiving staff. Ensures safety procedures are communicated and followed. Ensures training is conducted as needed for specific equipment or as seasonal product changes occur. Provides leadership in coordination with marketing area to ensure efficient operations.
• Prepares and monitors operational budgets and forecasts. Reviews operational expenses within the Unit. Evaluates labor, equipment, and inventory to meet operational needs of the Unit.
• Coordinates, facilitates, and manages all operational functions across a multiple site, 15 million dollar plus Unit.
• Supervises all office related functions to ensure appropriate receipt and record keeping of inventory, invoicing to customers, receipt of payments, and bill processing related to product and operational purchases.
• Supervises all warehouse, delivery, and application related functions to ensure product availability, prompt delivery, and service.
• Supervises service to walk-in customers, receives telephone orders from customers and Sales Representatives. Prepares product mix instruction sheets, Material Safety Data Sheets, and work orders.
• Supervises the purchase of all products sold at the Unit and ensures adequate inventory to meet sales and delivery needs. Ensures appropriate receipt and record keeping for Unit inventory.

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

10+ years related experience and/or training

Other Information

Advanced expertise relating to specific technological areas which could include some or all of the following: mechanical, equipment, record‑keeping, specialized computer equipment and/or software packages, etc. Incumbents typically have some college experience and extensive experience in the industry. Experience within the Soilbuilder function is preferred.

Skills: Demonstrated supervisory, planning, organization, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills. Proactive in providing customer service and support beyond typical operational needs. Analysis and problem‑solving abilities to deal with out of the ordinary assignments. Must have advanced interaction skills and the ability to successfully deal with people from other units and regions

Job Requisition ID:27805

Travel Required:

Country:United States

**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**

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