Agronomy Operations Lead

NEW Cooperative, Inc; Osceola (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a driven operations leader to support agronomy, maintenance, and logistics across locations. You will supervise Agronomy Operations staff, promote safety, and coordinate daily work plans to serve customers and farmers.

This role requires strong communication and the ability to adapt in a busy rural setting. Join a farmer-owned cooperative that values safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Agronomy Operations employees and provides guidance and oversight of the daily operations.
• Provides direction on safety practices and awareness of established safety needs as defined by safety staff.
• Schedules and facilitates Agronomy Operations group and individual meetings.
• Assists manager with openings by evaluating and interviewing potential candidates.
• Coaches and trains new employees hired to the Agronomy Operations team.
• Reviews inventory reconciliations with location manager when presented with inconsistencies.
• Maintains awareness and compliance with all regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Manages the inventory of agronomy products including all dry and liquid fertilizers as well as lime and NH3 products.
• Understands and provides expertise of the automated Kahler system for the processing of bulk agronomy products.
• Provides communication for the loading and unloading of products based on work order and aids when necessary.
• Collaborate with dispatchers and location manages to execute and organize the daily logistic plans.
• Works with Agronomy Sales and Location Manager to facilitate the filling and transportation of NH3 products and equipment.
• Operates a forklift or loader to move fertilizer, seed, chemical, etc.
• Assists with execution of daily Agronomy Operations as needed, including Application of pre and post emerge crop protection products, dry and liquid fertilizer, and lime.
• Operation of fertilizer tender trucks.
• Filling and transportation of NH3 products and equipment.
• Assist in other areas of the location as needed, including Grain Operations, Transportation, Energy, and Retail.
• Ensure routine maintenance and repairs to equipment are completed and documented throughout all Agronomy Operation areas and are performed as needed.
• Ensures that work areas, equipment, and vehicles are all neat, clean, and well maintained.
• Assists in the setting up and maintenance of equipment.
• Uses all tools, equipment, and vehicles carefully and for their intended use.
• Works extended hours as requested by supervisor to ensure good customer service in busy season.
• Promote the company culture that is focused on providing complete sales, service, and employee development.
• Performs work safely and uses the appropriate PPE.
• Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions.
• Considers the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers.
• Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain.
• Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisor, departments, and fellow employees.
• Communicates with supervisor and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early.
• Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual.
• Carries a fair share of the workload.
• Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions.
• Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work.
• Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the work environment.
• Continually works to satisfy customers to address questions/concerns through effective communication, solving problems, responding to questions, and managing their expectations.

Job description

NEW Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a driven operations leader to support agronomy, maintenance, and logistics across locations. You will supervise Agronomy Operations staff, promote safety, and coordinate daily work plans to serve customers and farmers.

This role requires strong communication and the ability to adapt in a busy rural setting. Join a farmer-owned cooperative that values safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.