Agronomy Operations Leader: Drive Field Impact

Mid-Kansas-Cooperative; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Kansas Cooperative in Abilene, KS seeks an Agronomy Operations Manager to lead agronomy operations at assigned locations, supervise spray rig operators and nurse truck drivers, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across DOT, OSHA, and EPA standards.

You will oversee seed, chemical, and fertilizer inventory, supervise budget preparation, and coordinate with the Field Marketer to grow agronomy sales in the territory. Training and hiring duties are included.

Qualifications

• Manage staff of spray rig operators and nurse truck drivers.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance in agronomy operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational functions of agronomy department at assigned locations including operation of spray rigs and tender trucks; completion of work orders; training of spray rig operators; quality of spray applications; resolving of customer complaints in a timely manner.
• Make agronomic recommendations to customers using best practice decisions for the grower.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory agencies (DOT, OSHA, EPA) and training of employees.
• Supervise daily activities including interviewing applicants, hiring decisions, training, performance appraisals, and salary recommendations.
• Oversee sale of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizer at assigned locations.
• Inventory control of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizer at assigned locations.
• Prepare and operate within budgets for all areas of responsibility.
• Train new employees on MKC safety policies and maintain safety records.

Job description

Mid Kansas Cooperative in Abilene, KS seeks an Agronomy Operations Manager to lead agronomy operations at assigned locations, supervise spray rig operators and nurse truck drivers, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across DOT, OSHA, and EPA standards.

You will oversee seed, chemical, and fertilizer inventory, supervise budget preparation, and coordinate with the Field Marketer to grow agronomy sales in the territory. Training and hiring duties are included.