Assistant Location Manager - Agronomy

Aurora Co-op; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dannebrog Agronomy in Nebraska is seeking a Location Assistant Manager to support daily operations, ensure safe, efficient service, and assist scheduling, inventory handling, and customer orders.

You will supervise seasonal and full-time staff, coordinate seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products, and help lead with the Location Manager to deliver excellent agronomy service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Experience in agronomy or grain operations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily location operations, including product receiving, blending, loading, application scheduling, and deliveries.
• Support excellent customer service by coordinating with growers and internal teams for accurate orders and timely fulfillment.
• Help supervise seasonal and full-time employees, providing training and performance feedback.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or higher

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Dannebrog Agronomy - 100 - Dannebrog, NE 68831Position Summary

Location Assistant Manager – supports the day-to-day operations of an agronomy facility, helping ensure safe, efficient, and customer-focused service delivery. This role assists supervising staff, coordinating logistics for seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products, supporting inventory management with agronomy products while helping drive customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Customer Service

• Assist in managing daily location operations, including product receiving, blending, loading, application scheduling, and deliveries.
• Support excellent customer service by working with growers and internal teams to ensure accurate orders and timely fulfillment.
• Help coordinate applicator schedules, tender operations, trucking loads and assist dispatching to meet seasonal demands.

Leadership & Team Support

• Assist in supervising location employees (seasonal and full-time), including training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Promote a positive team culture focused on safety, quality, and customer service.
• Promote and help serve and lead with Location Manager
• Step in for the Location Manager as needed.

Inventory, Facilities & Equipment

• Assist with inventory control of seed, fertilizer, chemical, and related supplies (receiving, storage, cycle counts, reconciliation).
• Help maintain facility appearance and functionality, including housekeeping and organization.
• Support maintenance and readiness of equipment such as sprayers, tenders, pumps, conveyors, application equipment.

Safety, Compliance & Quality

• Ensure safe work practices are followed and reinforce company safety policies and procedures.
• Support compliance with all applicable regulations related to fertilizer and crop protection handling, storage, and application (e.g., labeling, SDS, EPA/State requirements).
• Assist with documentation, reporting, and incident follow-up as required.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in agronomy & grain operations, ag retail, fertilizer/chemical handling, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities during peak seasons.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to obtain/maintain appropriate DOT medical card if required.
• Ability to work extended hours during seasonal peaks.

Preferred

• Associate’s degree or higher in agriculture, agronomy, business, or related field.
• Applicator license and/or ability to obtain pesticide/fertilizer handling certifications (state-specific).
• Experience leading teams or supervising employees.
• CDL (Class A or B) and/or willingness to obtain.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in outdoor conditions (heat, cold, wind, dust).
• Comfort working around moving machinery, grain/agronomy facilities, and agricultural chemicals with proper PPE.
• Ability to climb ladders/stairs and work at heights as needed.
• Able to assist other departments as needed
• Other duties as assigned