Assistant Manager

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial Security

Paid Time Off

Career Growth

Employee Discounts & Perks

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Location Operations Assistant to support the location manager in driving efficiency and growth across plant and equipment maintenance, sales operations, and inventory management.

You will supervise loading and dispatch, manage assets and safety compliance, help optimize inventory turns, and assist with crop protection and fertility recommendations using SSI and field plans.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL with hazmat endorsement required.
• Category 1A applicators license required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the facility to provide patrons with prompt, courteous and effective service while maintaining the efficiency necessary to achieve a maximum margin of profit.
• Supervise mixing, loading and dispatch.
• Manage facility assets including routine maintenance, facility and equipment replacement plans and driver equipment inspections.
• Manage location risk including compliance with regulations, safety and emergency response training and ongoing site inspections (DOT, Driver records, state chemist records).
• Manage selected ops team members through clear job assignment definition and explanation, training and ongoing coaching.
• Help maintain inventories at levels to assure service with a minimum of delivery delays, yet maintain inventory turn goals.
• Assist in making crop protection and fertility recommendations using SSI, DataOnTouch, field plans, mapping and record keeping.
• Assist in establishing and implementing short-term goals and budgets that are consistent with long range plans for growth in operation, including facility, equipment, and personnel.
• Communicate with manager and utilize additional resources to maximize profitability.
• Help maintain inventories at levels to assure service with a minimum of delivery delays, yet maintain inventory turn goals.
• Assist with sales actives, and handle tasks for assigned accounts.

Skills

CDL hazmat endorsement

Category 1A applicators license

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Education

BS Agriculture related degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview: This position is responsible for assisting the location manager with driving the efficiency and effectiveness of the location operations. This position will assist with maintenance of plant and equipment, as needed, as well as sales operations, inventory management and overall plant growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to Assist in managing the day-today operations of the facility to provide patrons with prompt, courteous and effective service while maintaining the efficiency necessary to achieve a maximum margin of profit. Supervise mixing, loading and dispatch. Manage facility assets including routine maintenance, facility and equipment replacement plans and driver equipment inspections. Manage location risk including compliance with regulations, safety and emergency response training and ongoing site inspections (DOT, Driver records, state chemist records). Manage selected ops team members through clear job assignment definition and explanation, training and ongoing coaching. Help maintain inventories at levels to assure service with a minimum of delivery delays, yet maintain inventory turn goals. Assist in making crop protection and fertility recommendations using SSI, DataOnTouch, field plans, mapping and record keeping. Assist in establishing and implementing short-term goals and budgets that are consistent with long range plans for growth in operation, including facility, equipment, and personnel. Communicate with manager and utilize additional resources (other branch managers, credit, marketing, human resources, etc.) to maximize profitability. Help maintain inventories at levels to assure service with a minimum of delivery delays, yet maintain inventory turn goals. Assist with sales actives, and handle tasks for assigned accounts.

Skills and Qualifications

Class A CDL with hazmat endorsement. Category 1A applicators license. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Must be a team player and enjoy the effort necessary to contribute to a successful operation and company. Ability and desire to solve problems in the fields of our customers.

Education and Experience

BS Agriculture related degree preferred or 3 to5 years progressive agronomy related experience. Have a relative knowledge of crop diagnostics, crop protection, seed and fertility.

Benefits

At Keystone Cooperative, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our offerings include:

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs to keep you feeling your best.
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Generous time off with pay to recharge and spend with loved ones.
• Career Growth: Training, development opportunities, and tuition assistance to help you reach your goals.
• Employee Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings and programs to make life outside of work even better.

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is a 100% farmer-owned cooperative serving customers across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. Centered on the valued relationships that have built and grown the cooperative for 100 years, Keystone specializes in energy, agronomy, grain, animal nutrition, and swine production. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Keystone serves as a center point in local family farms and rural communities, ensuring today's successes and securing tomorrow's opportunities.