Agronomy Operations Lead: Drive Profit & Growth

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. in Indiana seeks a Location Manager to oversee the operations and profitability of the location, develop customer relationships, grow personnel, optimize facilities and equipment, and manage financial planning for the site.

You will lead hiring, coaching, budgeting, inventory control, risk management and long-term planning while coordinating with the Region manager to drive sales growth and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across the operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in agriculture or business or five years of related work experience
• Strong leadership and personnel development capabilities
• Financial literacy including reading and analyzing financial statements
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain necessary certifications and permits
• License prerequisites include a 1A and Category 14 where applicable

Responsibilities

• Meet location goals and drive profitability
• Develop location personnel capabilities including hiring, coaching, training and performance management
• Support regional manager in sales growth, account assignment, and customer satisfaction monitoring
• Supervise mixing, loading, and dispatch
• Manage facility inventory, forecasting, purchasing and supplier relations
• Manage facility finances including budgeting, billing, receivables and payables
• Oversee facility assets, maintenance plans and inspections
• Provide crop protection and fertility recommendations using DataOnTouch tools
• Maintain location recordkeeping and financial documents
• Ensure regulatory compliance, safety training, site inspections, and risk management
• Develop short- and long-term plans for the location

Skills

Personnel management

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Agronomy knowledge

Financial literacy

Licenses & permits

1A and Category 14 licenses

Willing to work long hours / on-call

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in agriculture or business

Job description

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. in Indiana seeks a Location Manager to oversee the operations and profitability of the location, develop customer relationships, grow personnel, optimize facilities and equipment, and manage financial planning for the site.

You will lead hiring, coaching, budgeting, inventory control, risk management and long-term planning while coordinating with the Region manager to drive sales growth and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across the operation.