Agronomy Operations Supervisor – 1045568 CHS Inc.

Farmer Veteran Coalition; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Southwest Grain in Dickinson, ND is seeking an Agronomy Operations Supervisor to lead daily agronomy activities, oversee a team, and ensure safe, high‑quality service for customers. The role focuses on coordinating fertilizer, chemical, and seed solutions with operations, sales, and agronomy teams.

The position requires a strong agriculture background, supervisory experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while promoting safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in Operations and/or Business Operations.
• Understanding of inventory management basics.
• Strong written and verbal communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily agronomy operations and provide general work direction to ensure safe, reliable service.
• Schedule production to meet plant requirements and manage inventories.
• Supervise maintenance, record-keeping, and safety compliance.
• Lead team training, safety, and quality control.
• Identify hazards and enforce safety policies.
• Collaborate with operations, sales, and agronomy teams.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Inventory management

Communication skills

Motivation

Supervisory experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Company Overview

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world.

We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.

Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Job Summary

CHS Southwest Grain has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Agronomy Operations Supervisor in Dickinson, ND! In this hands‑on leadership role, you will oversee agronomy operations, lead a team of employees, and play a key role in delivering fertilizer, chemical, and seed solutions to our customers. You'll work closely with operations, sales, and agronomy teams to drive safety, service, and operational excellence. If you have a strong agriculture background, enjoy leading people, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands‑on supervisor, overseeing all daily agronomy operations, performing facility operations and providing general work direction as needed to provide efficient, safe, and reliable service to patrons.
• Schedule production to meet plant requirements; accounting for proper sequence, clean‑out procedures, products ordered, and current inventories.
• Supervise plant maintenance to ensure proper operation, repairs, and preventive maintenance requirements are met.
• Maintain proper record keeping logs.
• Oversee and manage inventories for fertilizer, chemical, and seed products.
• Enforce safety rules and administer all company and government regulations.
• Supervise team member training for job duties, safety, equipment requirements, and quality control to ensure proper functions of assigned duties.
• Evaluate and make recommendations to improve existing programs in safety and equipment maintenance to avoid breakdowns and hazards.
• Maintain and promote 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.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations

Additional Qualifications

• Understanding of basic business principles of inventory management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to motivate and lead team members
• Ability to work extended hours as needed to meet business needs
• Previous supervisory experience preferred

Pre‑employment screening

Pre‑employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre‑employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, twist, bend, lift up to 75lbs

Compensation

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

Equal Opportunity

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.