Agriculture Operations Supervisor - Edmore, MI

Wilbur-Ellis; Edmore (MI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Health, dental, vision, mental health

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis, a century-old leader in agriculture, seeks an Ag Operations Supervisor to lead liquid and dry applications with a strong safety focus. You will guide daily operations, coordinate with Sales, and promote a positive safety culture across the team.

You will work with the Location Operations Manager to ensure equipment effectiveness, training, and compliance with DOT and EHSS standards while maintaining professionalism and strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Safety-minded and focused on maintaining a safe work environment.
• Strong leadership and ability to influence teammates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and communicate English policies and procedures.
• Maintain professionalism in interactions with team members and customers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise agricultural operations and provide daily direction to direct reports.
• Coordinate with Sales to ensure effective communication and alignment.
• Promote safety culture and align with company objectives.
• Support facility goals and equipment maintenance plans.
• Coordinate design, installation, operation, and maintenance with Location Operations Manager.
• Assist with DOT, GPS, EHSS, and regulatory compliance tasks.
• Ensure reports and training are completed for staff development.
• Foster positive morale and maintain a professional facility image.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

English proficiency

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS tools

Digital reporting platforms

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

“We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.”

Role Overview:

The Ag Operations Supervisor will lead Agricultural operations, including liquid and dry custom applications, with a strong focus on safety.

A Sample of What You’ll Do in this Role:

• Supervise operations and provide daily direction to direct reports.
• Facilitate and encourage effective communication with the Sales team.
• Promote safety culture while aligning with internal corporate objectives.
• Support and facilitate facility goals and objectives.
• Work with the Location Operations Manager to coordinate the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Coordinate annual audit and compliance activities with Location Operations Manager.
• Assist with compliance efforts related to DOT, GPS, EHSS, and other regulatory agencies.
• Ensure that all direct reports are properly trained in their necessary duties and suggest training to improve job skills.
• Promote a positive work environment and overall employee morale
• Present a professional image through personal appearance and overall facility cleanliness.

What You Bring To The Role:

• 3+ years of experience
• Ability to lead and influence with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to comprehend and communicate English language written policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain and promote professionalism in interactions with team members and customers
• High School Diploma or equivalent and experience with Agricultural operations

Your Digital & Technology Capabilities:

• Utilize operational technology systems, GPS tools, and digital reporting platforms to support facility operations, compliance activities, and equipment management
• Leverage data, operational metrics, and reporting tools to monitor performance, support decision making, and drive continuous improvement
• Embrace emerging technologies including Microsoft Copilot, generative AI, and digital collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams to enhance productivity, communication, and workflow efficiency

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• You’re safety minded
• You lead by example to support company initiatives and have strong skills in influencing and leading teammates
• You can establish and maintain relationships with location personnel, peers, and customers
• You adapt to a rapidly changing work environment
• You have strong attention to detail and accuracy
• You enjoy a variety of work and job duties and are versatile and flexible
• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $59,200 - $78,940. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience
• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis Is For And About People

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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