Energy Location Manager - Insight FS - Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Insight FS; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural cooperative in Wisconsin seeks a dedicated Operations Manager to oversee location management. Responsibilities include hiring, training, and supervising staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing product delivery. Qualified candidates will possess an Associate's Degree and at least three years of supervisory experience. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in agronomy and energy operations, willing to work in varying conditions. Competitive pay and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a related field.
• Understanding of competitive business strategies and inventory management.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and personnel to maximize profitability.
• Hire, train, and develop full-time and part-time employees.
• Ensure timely product delivery and maintain inventory control.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Business knowledge

Collaboration

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Education

Associate’s Degree in agriculture or business

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Job description

Insight FS is headquartered in Jefferson, Wisconsin with 23 branches across the state and the upper peninsula of Michigan. Insight FS has 430+ employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 50,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, energy, feed, grain, and turf. Insight FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

Purpose and Summary Statement

Provides management, supervision, and leadership of the operations of the assigned location including personnel, scheduling, logistics, product handling, delivery services, and customer satisfaction. Develops and implements business plans that maximize location profitability.

Supervision and Leadership

Provides supervision and/or leadership for the Administrative Assistants, Energy Drivers and Energy Service Technicians personnel assigned to the location.

Essential Job Functions

• Hires, supervises, leads, and develops both full‑time and part‑time assigned employees required to operate the facility.
• Trains employees to meet state, federal, and company regulatory and safety criteria.
• Responsible for assigned product ordering, profitable pricing, inventory control, and shipping/receiving of product.
• Schedules product delivery and oversees product delivery.
• Collaborates with Operations Managers to ensure all equipment, rolling stock, and facilities are in good working order.
• Assists with the annual budget planning process.
• Responsible to sell to customers at the location or by phone.
• Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts.
• Develops and implements business plans that maximize location profitability.

Other Job Functions

• Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.
• Responsible for maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.
• Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Normally requires an Associate’s Degree in agricultural or business discipline, or an equivalent, and 3 years or more of supervisory related work experience to demonstrate knowledge to effectively manage the assigned facilities and personnel.
• Understanding and experience with competitive adeptness, inventory management, customer creditworthiness, and product knowledge and proficiency.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker and Hazmat endorsement and a satisfactory driving record.
• Must have the ability to travel independently.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all applicable certifications, licenses, and permits.
• Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.
• Prefer an understanding of GROWMARK agronomy and/or energy operations.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

Occasionally Exposed or Required To

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, snow, ice, etc.)
• Noisy conditions
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
• May be required to work at varying heights
• Lift 51 – 70 lbs.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job‑related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.