Agriculture Operations Supervisor - Watervliet, MI

Wilbur-Ellis; Watervliet Township (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation time

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Mental health resources

401(k) with 7% company match

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis is seeking an Ag Operations Supervisor in Michigan to lead agricultural operations, including liquid and dry applications, with a strong safety focus. You will supervise daily activities, coordinate with the Sales team, and drive a safety-first culture.

The role requires 3+ years of experience, leadership and communication skills, and a high school diploma. Expect collaboration with location leaders and ongoing training opportunities within a 100-year-old family-owned company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with agricultural operations experience.
• Able to lead and influence with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Safety-minded with ability to supervise and train direct reports.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise facility operations and direct reports daily.
• Coordinate with Sales team to ensure effective communication.
• Promote safety culture aligned with corporate objectives.
• Support facility goals and coordinate equipment design, installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Coordinate audits and compliance with Location Operations Manager.
• Assist with regulatory compliance including DOT and EHSS.
• Ensure training of direct reports and identify skill gaps.
• Foster positive work environment and maintain site cleanliness.
• Maintain professional image and facility appearance.

Skills

3+ years experience

Leadership

Communication

Multitask

English policy compliance

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

GPS tools

Digital reporting platforms

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft Teams

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.

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 facility 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 $62,500 - $83,310. 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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