Agronomy Operations Location Manager (Watertown, SD)

Agwrxcoop; Watertown, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401K/Roth 401K

Pension Plan

Life Insurance

LTD

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Agwrxcoop is seeking an Agronomy Operations Location Manager for the Watertown, SD site. The role oversees all agronomy operations at the Watertown facility, ensuring top-notch customer service and staff management at the location.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s or associate degree in agronomy or related field, 5+ years of relevant experience, and supervisory capabilities. Familiarity with Agvance is a plus, with responsibilities including budgeting, safety culture, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree in Agronomy, Ag Business, or other Agriculture degree program.
• 5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full-service Agronomy operation, including dry and liquid fertilizer, seed, seed treatment, crop protection products and custom application.
• Create and manage agronomy location operating budget.
• Communicate with the Agronomy manager on needs or opportunities that present themselves.
• Monitor the work of all employees to correct deficient performance and develop all employees.
• Promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations; identify hazards and seek corrective action.

Skills

Supervisory experience

5+ years agronomy operations

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Agronomy/Ag Business

Tools

Agvance

Job description

Agronomy Operations Location Manager (Watertown, SD)

Location: Watertown, SD

Job Requirements:

$70,000 - $100,000 Depending on Experience

The role of Agronomy Operations Location Manager is to oversee all agronomy operations for the Watertown facility which includes all operational oversight, maintaining maximum customer service and management of staff. As the Location Manager, you will work directly with growers and organization personnel. This person also needs to excel at communication and quick problem solving. The successful candidate will communicate with other managers, employees, and customers. The Location Manager will have to effectively communicate any needs or opportunities that present themselves along with being able to quickly work through an ever-changing schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full-service Agronomy operation, including dry and liquid fertilizer, seed, seed treatment, crop protection products and custom application.
• Work with Agronomy Operations Manager to create and manage agronomy location operating budget.
• Communicate with the Agronomy manager on any needs or opportunities that present themselves
• Monitor the work of all employees to correct deficient performance and effectively reward and develop all employees.
• Promote and ensure a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree in Agronomy, Ag Business, or other Agriculture degree program.

5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of agronomy operations, or agronomy sales experience
• Supervisory experience
• Familiar with Agvance

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K/Roth 401K up to 3% company match
• Pension Plan
• Life Insurance & LTD
• Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing