AGRONOMY OPERATIONS MANAGER

Centra Sota Cooperative; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Centra Sota Cooperative in Little Falls, MN is seeking an experienced Agronomy Operations Manager to lead daily agronomy operations, develop staff, and ensure safe, efficient service for customers. This hands-on role emphasizes people leadership, operational excellence, and teamwork.

Join Centra Sota Cooperative to help grow the cooperative, with competitive pay, full benefits, and a strong commitment to serving farmers and communities in Central Minnesota.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in a related field or equivalent experience; 4+ years in agronomy or operations with progressive responsibility
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and employee coaching skills
• Ability to operate agronomy equipment and use operational software and technology
• Excellent organization, decision‑making, and multitasking skills in a fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service, teamwork, and building positive working relationships

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily agronomy operations, including scheduling, dispatch, and inventory
• Recruit, train, schedule, and coach agronomy operations staff to support performance and teamwork
• Oversee equipment, facilities, and maintenance to ensure reliable, well‑maintained operations
• Partner with sales and operations teams to deliver excellent customer service and resolve issues efficiently
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Employee coaching

Organizational skills

Decision making

Multitasking

Education

2-year degree in a related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Operational software

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Little Falls Location - Little Falls, MN 56345Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $65,519.00 - $94,184.00 HourlyJob Shift: Monday - FridayJob Category: Agronomy Centra Sota Cooperative is seeking an experienced Agronomy Operations Manager to lead daily agronomy operations, support and develop staff, and ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality service to our customers. Competitive pay and full benefits with a respected Minnesota cooperative.

Centra Sota Cooperative’s vision is to improve lives and create a more vibrant future for farmers, families, and communities in Central Minnesota. We are seeking an Agronomy Operations Manager to lead and coordinate agronomy operations, support and develop our team, and ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality service for our customers. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who enjoys balancing people, leadership, operational excellence, and teamwork.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate daily agronomy operations, including scheduling, dispatch, and inventory
• Recruit, train, schedule, and coach agronomy operations staff to support performance and teamwork
• Oversee equipment, facilities, and maintenance to ensure reliable, well‑maintained operations
• Partner with sales and operations teams to deliver excellent customer service and resolve issues efficiently
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

• 2-year degree in a related field or equivalent experience; 4+ years in agronomy or operations with progressive responsibility
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and employee coaching skills
• Ability to operate agronomy equipment and use operational software and technology
• Excellent organization, decision‑making, and multitasking skills in a fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service, teamwork, and building positive working relationships

QualificationsBenefits

• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives

Why Centra Sota?

We are a people‑focused cooperative, dedicated to honest service, innovation, and supporting the communities we serve. You’ll join a reliable team of experts who care about agriculture, teamwork, and doing what’s right.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Centra Sota Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds. If you need accommodation during the application process, please contact HR at [e-mail]