Agronomy Operations Lead - Safety, Training & Efficiency

Farmers Cooperative Society; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

PTO after 30 days

Paid holidays

Bonus incentive

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Identity protection

Clothing allowance

Employee discount

Job summary

Farmers Cooperative Society in Sioux Center, IA, is seeking an Agronomy Operations Manager to lead daily chemical and fertilizer application operations, inventory control, and field scheduling. This on-site role requires hands-on leadership to ensure safe, accurate, and timely execution, with emphasis on compliance and team development.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in agronomy operations, experience with anhydrous ammonia, and a proven ability to train and lead staff while managing costs

Qualifications

• 3+ years in agronomy or agricultural operations.
• Experience with chemical, fertilizer, and/or anhydrous ammonia application.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
• Ability to train employees and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily chemical, fertilizer application operations.
• Schedule crews, equipment, and field activities.
• Ensure safe, accurate, and compliant applications.
• Oversee training, equipment maintenance, and safety training.
• Budgeting, cost control, and seasonal planning.
• Coordination with staff, customers, and departments.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Safety compliance

Operations management

Scheduling

Inventory management

Education

Commercial pesticide applicator license

CDL Class A

Tools

Pesticide application equipment

Job description

Farmers Cooperative Society in Sioux Center, IA, is seeking an Agronomy Operations Manager to lead daily chemical and fertilizer application operations, inventory control, and field scheduling. This on-site role requires hands-on leadership to ensure safe, accurate, and timely execution, with emphasis on compliance and team development.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in agronomy operations, experience with anhydrous ammonia, and a proven ability to train and lead staff while managing costs