Operations Manager

Country Partners Cooperative; Broken Bow (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO (paid time off)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Country Partners Cooperative in Nebraska is looking for an individual to assist the Location Manager with the management and coordination of agronomy operations at various sites. Key responsibilities include effective communication of orders, managing equipment, and maintaining high customer service standards.

A high school diploma or GED is required, along with strong organization and communication skills. Competitive wages and a robust benefits package are offered to ensure employee satisfaction and wellness.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate material handling equipment.
• Experience in inventory management.
• Ability to work with Location Manager on product needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Location Manager with agronomy operations.
• Communicate and manage application orders and truck loading.
• Consult with producers on crop nutrients and protection.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization skills

Knowledge of material handling equipment

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Agronomy software

Job description

Country Partners Cooperative is a full-service diversified agricultural cooperative in central Nebraska located in 20 communities, partnering with farmers and ranchers to accomplish more together.

Summary

This position will be responsible for assisting the Location Manager with the effective management and coordination of the agronomy operations at the agronomy plant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with multiple locations in communication of application orders, batching orders, and ensuring trucks get loaded with correct product.
• Must have essential knowledge of material handling equipment and how to maintain that equipment.
• Responsible for consulting with producers and making appropriate recommendations of crop nutrients, crop protection, seed, and precision ag.
• Must be an effective communicator.
• Must have effective organization skills.
• Schedule and dispatch application equipment assigned to the location.
• Responsible for assisting with managing the location's inventory.
• Required to work with Location Manager on product inventory needs and location space management—knowing what is on hand, the demand for each product, and ordering product in a timely fashion to serve the customer.
• Work with Location Manager to maintain a high level of customer service by operating the plant to meet demand needs.
• Operate the plant in accordance with the Cooperative's safety policies, maintenance program, and housekeeping standards.
• Perform regular inventories, verify physical on‑hand to accounting system.
• Other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 2 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Technology Skills

Ability to use Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, and Word); must be able to learn and use the cooperative's agronomy software. Also able to use the latest technology communication services (email, texting, and smartphone operation).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Commercial Driver’s License is recommended but not required.

Competitive Wages With Robust Benefit Package Offered

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan—Regular and Roth
• Lifetime Income Benefit Plan (RetireMint Plan)
• Variable Pay Plan
• Supplemental insurance policies
• FSA, HSA
• Company‑provided term life and long‑term disability insurance
• PTO (paid time off)
• Holiday pay (six days)
• Major sick leave
• Annual clothing‑safety‑wellness benefit
• Employee discounts
• Bereavement pay
• Employee recognition program

Locations

• Albion
• Amherst
• Anselmo
• Arnold
• Bartlett
• Callaway
• Cedar Rapids
• Cozad
• Eustis
• Farnam
• Gothenburg
• Greeley
• Lexington
• Merna
• North Loup
• Ord
• Spalding
• Stapleton
• Sumner
• Westerville

Country Partners Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.