Agronomy Operations & Compliance Lead

Mid-Kansas-Cooperative; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Kansas Cooperative is seeking a hands-on agronomy logistics supervisor to oversee shipping, receiving, and inventory control across assigned locations. You will manage records, ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations, and support equipment maintenance while delivering excellent customer service.

You will coordinate loading operations, supervise staff, and train workers, ensuring efficient operations that align with MKC policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle logistics and inventory of incoming and outgoing shipments of agronomy products and services.
• Operational knowledge of equipment used for agronomy location handling Dry fertilizer, Liquid fertilizer, anhydrous ammonia and crop protection products.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations and MKC policies and procedures.
• Good working knowledge of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizer products.
• Planning, coordinating and effective communication skills.
• Organization and analytical skills.
• Commercial Driver’s License (A) with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational functions of the agronomy department at assigned locations, including loading spray rigs, tender trucks, receiving shipments, and maintaining inventory.
• Make agronomic recommendations to customers following label directions and MKC policies.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA and maintain regulatory knowledge.
• Supervise daily receiving and shipping activities and maintain records.
• Control inventory of chemicals and fertilizer; manage budgets for areas of responsibility.
• Train employees in operation and maintenance of agronomy equipment.
• Provide backup to sprayer/spreader operators and tender drivers; assist with bulk seed plant operations when needed.

Skills

Logistics management

Inventory control

Regulatory compliance

OSHA/EPA/DOT knowledge

CDL A with Hazmat

Equipment maintenance

Data entry

Customer service

Team coordination

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Mid-Kansas Cooperative is seeking a hands-on agronomy logistics supervisor to oversee shipping, receiving, and inventory control across assigned locations. You will manage records, ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations, and support equipment maintenance while delivering excellent customer service.

You will coordinate loading operations, supervise staff, and train workers, ensuring efficient operations that align with MKC policies and safety standards.