Agronomy Manager – 1035975

Farmer Veteran Coalition; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LeRoy Cooperative in LeRoy, Kansas, is seeking an Agronomy Manager to lead the agronomy team and drive profitability. The candidate must have a strong agricultural background and the ability to analyze business operations, plan strategically, and develop the cooperative's business goals.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or related field, 5+ years of experience, CDL Class A or ability to obtain, a pesticide applicator license, and CCA certification or ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination.
• Valid Commercial Driver's license (Class A) or ability to obtain and maintain.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain and maintain.
• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification or ability to obtain and maintain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily management and profitability of agronomy operations including safety, planning and scheduling.
• Lead crop production marketing, business development and consulting.
• Handle purchasing and program management with detailed industry knowledge.
• Recommend changes and improvements in the agronomy department.
• Train employees, plan, assign and direct work; address complaints and solve problems.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or related field

Job description

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 preferredA minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is requiredA valid Commercial Driver?s license (Class A) or the ability to obtain and maintain this license with a safe driving recordA Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or the ability to obtain and maintain this certificationCertified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification or the ability to obtain and maintain this certificationThe ability to manage difficult or emotional situations; respond promptly to customer needs; resolve questions, complaints, and concerns immediately; and meet commitmentsResponsible 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 departmentThis 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.