Agronomy Assistant Manager

Keystone Cooperative; Wabash (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An agricultural cooperative in Wabash, Indiana seeks an Operations Assistant to support the location manager in enhancing operational efficiency. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, supervising product dispatch, maintaining safety compliance, and assisting with sales activities. The ideal candidate will have a Class A CDL with hazmat endorsement, a Category 1A applicators license, and expertise in Microsoft Office tools. A relevant degree in agriculture or significant agronomy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class A CDL with hazmat endorsement.
• Requires a Category 1A applicators license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily operations for effective service.
• Supervise mixing, loading and dispatch.
• Manage routine maintenance and driver equipment inspections.
• Ensure compliance with safety and emergency regulations.
• Manage team members through clear job assignments and coaching.
• Maintain inventory levels to assure service and minimize delays.
• Assist with crop protection recommendations based on field plans.
• Implement short-term goals and budgets for growth.
• Communicate resource needs to maximize profitability.
• Assist with sales activities and tasks for assigned accounts.

Skills

Class A CDL with hazmat endorsement

Category 1A applicators license

Computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

Team player

Problem-solving ability

Education

BS Agriculture related degree

3 to 5 years progressive agronomy related experience

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview: This position is responsible for assisting the location manager with driving the efficiency and effectiveness of the location operations. This position will assist with maintenance of plant and equipment, as needed, as well as sales operations, inventory management and overall plant growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to

• Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the facility to provide patrons with prompt, courteous and effective service while maintaining the efficiency necessary to achieve a maximum margin of profit.
• Supervise mixing, loading and dispatch.
• Manage facility assets including routine maintenance, facility and equipment replacement plans and driver equipment inspections.
• Manage location risk including compliance with regulations, safety and emergency response training and ongoing site inspections (DOT, Driver records, state chemist records).
• Manage selected ops team members through clear job assignment definition and explanation, training and ongoing coaching.
• Help maintain inventories at levels to assure service with a minimum of delivery delays, yet maintain inventory turn goals.
• Assist in making crop protection and fertility recommendations using SSI, DataOnTouch, field plans, mapping and record keeping.
• Assist in establishing and implementing short-term goals and budgets that are consistent with long-range plans for growth in operation, including facility, equipment, and personnel.
• Communicate with manager and utilize additional resources (other branch managers, credit, marketing, human resources, etc.) to maximize profitability.
• Help maintain inventories at levels to assure service with a minimum of delivery delays, yet maintain inventory turn goals.
• Assist with sales actives, and handle tasks for assigned accounts.

Skills and Qualifications

• Class A CDL with hazmat endorsement.
• Category 1A applicators license.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Must be a team player and enjoy the effort necessary to contribute to a successful operation and company.
• Ability and desire to solve problems in the fields of our customers.

Education and Experience

• BS Agriculture related degree preferred or 3 to 5 years progressive agronomy related experience.
• Have a relative knowledge of crop diagnostics, crop protection, seed and fertility.