Agronomy Operations Lead (Assistant Manager)

MKC; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Kansas Coop in Manhattan, Kansas seeks an experienced agronomy operations leader to manage the location when the agronomy operations manager is absent. You will oversee equipment, safety, inventory, and customer service.

Responsibilities include soil testing, crop scouting, weed and insect ID, and selling plant nutrients, crop protection products, and seeds. You will train staff, write service orders, invoice deliveries, and maintain timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Manage the agronomy operation at the location in the absence of the agronomy operations manager.
• Train employees on operation and maintenance of agronomy equipment.
• Operate spray and spreader equipment or tender trucks as needed by location.
• Increase market share through sales of plant nutrients, crop protection, and seed.
• Assist in planning sales goals and a marketing plan.
• Provide soil testing, crop scouting and weed and insect identification services.
• Maintain inventory control of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizer at assigned locations.
• Write agronomy service orders and invoice all product deliveries promptly.
• Enforce Mid Kansas Coop credit policy and maintain customer relations.
• Follow safety policies and complete product training and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the agronomy operation at the location in the absence of the agronomy operations manager.
• Train employees on the operation and maintenance of agronomy equipment.
• Operate spray and spreader equipment or tender trucks as needed by location.
• Increase market share in your territory through sales of plant nutrients, crop protection, and seed.
• Assist in planning sales goals and a marketing plan.
• Provide soil testing, crop scouting and weed and insect identification services.
• Maintain knowledge of products, resources, and prices to make proper recommendations.
• Write agronomy service orders and invoice deliveries promptly with receipts filed daily.
• Maintain safety policies and credit practices per Mid Kansas Coop policy.

Job description

Mid Kansas Coop in Manhattan, Kansas seeks an experienced agronomy operations leader to manage the location when the agronomy operations manager is absent. You will oversee equipment, safety, inventory, and customer service.

Responsibilities include soil testing, crop scouting, weed and insect ID, and selling plant nutrients, crop protection products, and seeds. You will train staff, write service orders, invoice deliveries, and maintain timely reporting.