Agronomy Manager

Kansas Ag Connection; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LeRoy Cooperative in LeRoy, Kansas, seeks an Agronomy Manager to lead daily agronomy operations, drive profitability, and develop the business strategy. The role requires a strong agricultural background, leadership, and timely decision-making to meet customer needs and safety standards.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Agronomy or related field with 5+ years of experience; CDL Class A, pesticide applicator license, and CCA certification are preferred or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or related field required.
• Minimum five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent.
• CDL Class A or ability to obtain and maintain license.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain.
• CCA certification or ability to obtain.
• Ability to manage agronomy operations including planning, safety, and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily agronomy operations and profitability.
• Oversee safety, planning, scheduling, and crop production marketing.
• Drive business development and consulting efforts.
• Coordinate purchasing and program management; supervise staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Business analysis

Time management

Proactiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or related field

Tools

CDL Class A

Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

CCA certification

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Agronomy Manager#### Location:, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:5#### Salary:Competitive### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Operations**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Agronomy Manager| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**Agronomy Manager | LeRoy Coop**LeRoy Cooperative in LeRoy, Kansas, is searching for an **Agronomy Manager**. Candidates considered for this position must have an agricultural background with the ability to effectively analyze business operations; lead team members; effectively manage time; and be proactive in developing the Cooperative's business goals.**Position Requirements and Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or a related field is preferred* A minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required* A valid Commercial Driver's license (Class A) or the ability to obtain and maintain this license with a safe driving record* A Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or the ability to obtain and maintain this certification* Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification or the ability to obtain and maintain this certification* The ability to manage difficult or emotional situations; respond promptly to customer needs; resolve questions, complaints, and concerns immediately; and meet commitments* Responsible for daily management and profitability of agronomy operations including agronomy safety; planning and scheduling; crop production marketing; business development and consulting; purchasing and program management; detailed industry knowledge and experience; and recommendations for change and improvements in the agronomy department* This job carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and applicable state and federal laws. Responsibilities includes training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; and addressing complaints and solving problems and working with the General Manager to achieve maximum utilization of employees and equipment.**About the LeRoy Cooperative:**The LeRoy Coop was started in 1960 to supply about 104 farmer members with crop and livestock inputs and a grain elevator. Today the Coop boasts over 1,000 members with additional branches in Westphalia and Gridley, Kansas.To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 07/24/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Cargill, Inc Dodge City, Kansas | Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC Goodland, Kansas || Bunge Wichita, Kansas | |12 people are interested in this job.