Assistant Operations Manager - CPI Premier Stops

Cooperative Producers, Inc.; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Employee Profit Sharing Plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A prominent agricultural cooperative is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager in Hastings, Nebraska. This full-time position emphasizes effective leadership, exceptional customer service, and collaborative process improvements. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of management experience, strong communication skills, and a valid driver’s license. CPI offers competitive benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of convenience store management experience and/or training.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Proficient in business computer skills.
• Proficient with business software (Microsoft Office, CPI systems).
• Basic accounting knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Mentor and coach team members.
• Collaborate with Store Managers for process improvements.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CPI internal programs

Job description

Overview

Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to join our team. We value our employees and are committed to their professional development, engagement, and success.

We offer excellent pay and solid benefits including profit sharing, health, dental, vision, and more.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive attitude, image, and safe culture to customers and peers through exceptional and courteous customer service.
• Follow the safety guidelines and programs established by CPI and complete safety reports and required records.
• Provide effective leadership to all team members through mentoring and coaching.
• Build solid, positive, relationships with all team members (e.g. managers, clerks, and vendors).
• Oversee assigned store personnel training and development to assure tasks are performed properly and safely.
• Assists Operations and Store Managers in the following:
• Promotion and sale of CPI’s products or services performed, developing new markets, increasing market share, and obtaining a competitive position in the industry.
• Creation, implementation, and maintaining of procedures.
• Standardize procedures, recommend changes and initiate improvements.
• Support financial management, store maintenance, and company initiatives.
• Collaborate with Store Managers to improve processes with innovative, out-of-the-box thinking.
• Review financial statements and provide opportunities for improvement.
• Observe and recommend changes to increase efficiency in department or employee labor.
• Assist in resolving work-related issues/concerns.
• Travel to assigned convenience stores as needed.

Required Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or related experience and/or training. Minimum 2 years of convenience store management experience and/or training.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on customer service.
• Proficient knowledge of business computer skills (Microsoft Office, accounting, and CPI internal programs).
• Strong business acumen abilities: time management, planning, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Works well independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to sit at a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Excellent problem-solving and creative skills.
• Motivated, energetic, driven work ethic.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic accounting knowledge preferred.
• Associate’s degree preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

Directly supervises assigned employees. Adheres to supervisory responsibilities in accordance with CPI’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

What’s in it for you?

CPI offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, Co-op Retirement Plan (defined benefit), 401(k), Employee Profit Sharing Plan, major sick leave, industry training and development, Employee Referral Program, and Employee Assistance Program.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Farming