Facility Operations Lead - Fertilizer & Crop Protection

AgVantage FS; Dewar (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AgVantage FS in Iowa is seeking a results-driven Operations Supervisor for our fertilizer/chemical facility. You will oversee daily operations, safety, blending, loading, and scheduling, ensuring accurate invoicing and customer service.

This role partners with Location Managers and Crop Specialists to manage inventory, maintenance, and staff. A associate’s degree, CDL with endorsements, and strong leadership, communication, and sales skills are required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent with 3+ years in fertilizer facility operations.
• CDL license with endorsements and clean driving record.
• Strong leadership, organization and communication skills.
• Ability to close sales calls and provide agronomic solutions.
• Experience with inventory management and blending.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service and billing information and invoices in a timely manner.
• Operates and maintains facility equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist Plant Manager with fertilizer and crop protection; inventory; ordering; month end procedures.
• Operates product blending and loading/unloading equipment, including trucks.
• Collaborates with Location Managers on planning, directing and scheduling work.
• Completes delivery and transfer tickets and invoicing for loads.
• Performs preventative maintenance and safety checks of facilities.
• Coordinate centralized dispatch for dry & liquid facilities.
• Assist in sales with prospective accounts and upgrades during non-blending season.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer focus

Sales capability

CDL license

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Custom applicator license

Job description

AgVantage FS in Iowa is seeking a results-driven Operations Supervisor for our fertilizer/chemical facility. You will oversee daily operations, safety, blending, loading, and scheduling, ensuring accurate invoicing and customer service.

This role partners with Location Managers and Crop Specialists to manage inventory, maintenance, and staff. A associate’s degree, CDL with endorsements, and strong leadership, communication, and sales skills are required.