Agronomy Manager: Lead Operations & Field Growth

Frontier Cooperative; Nebraska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cooperative pension plan

401(k) with traditional and Roth

Health coverage

Paid time off

Uniform & boot allowances

360 Wellness Program

Sign-on & referral bonuses

Job summary

Frontier Cooperative is seeking a results-driven Operations Manager to drive business and customer strategy across Nebraska’s farming communities. You will collaborate with regional leaders to develop market plans, set operational goals, and enforce service standards while overseeing facilities, equipment, and safety compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and quantitative skills, with responsibility for plant operations, inventory, and team supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training and agricultural experience.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving abilities with negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Basic math skills and ability to interpret spreadsheets and graphs.

Responsibilities

• Develop market plans for new and existing customers with the Regional Operations Manager and AG Advisors.
• Set strategic operational goals using business, financial, service and operations data; define objectives and implement plans.
• Enforce customer service standards; analyze and resolve complaints; promote improved products and expanded services.
• Oversee maintenance of vehicles, machinery, equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned regularly to project a positive company image; perform maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Manage inventory levels and stocking for the chemical plant; supervise Operations Specialists or Custom Applicators.
• Monitor for leaks or spills and coordinate cleanup and proper disposal; back up chemical mixes for producers.
• Monitor for leaks in anhydrous ammonia; coordinate transfers and safety procedures.

Skills

Judgment

Problem solving

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Mathematical literacy

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Frontier Cooperative is seeking a results-driven Operations Manager to drive business and customer strategy across Nebraska’s farming communities. You will collaborate with regional leaders to develop market plans, set operational goals, and enforce service standards while overseeing facilities, equipment, and safety compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and quantitative skills, with responsibility for plant operations, inventory, and team supervision.