Field Operations Lead: Warehouse & Team Coordination

Simplot Company; Lennon (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a Field Operations Lead in the United States to coordinate and execute day-to-day field activities, supporting the Location Manager and frontline staff while ensuring adherence to company standards in a hands-on role.

Responsibilities include planning daily work, supervising field teams, maintaining safety and compliance, managing inventory and equipment, and delivering daily progress updates to the Location Manager and team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college or technical training preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, inventory management, or agricultural operations.
• Experience with inventory control, dispatching, product ordering, invoicing, and delivery coordination.
• Proficiency with computer systems; AgVance experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting experience.
• Previous team lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Agriculture industry experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operational Support: Assist the Location Manager in implementing daily work plans and schedules and coordinate field activities to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Team Coordination: Act as a point of contact for field staff, providing guidance and resolving minor issues and support onboarding and training of new team members as directed by the Location Manager.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to safety protocols and company policies during field operations and report hazards, incidents, and compliance concerns promptly.
• Inventory & Equipment: Monitor and maintain tools, equipment, and supplies for field operations and assist with inventory checks and reporting discrepancies to the Location Manager.
• Reporting & Communication: Provide daily updates on task progress, challenges, and resource needs and communicate effectively with the Location Manager and other team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Team coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; some college or technical training preferred

Tools

AgVance

Computer systems

Job description

The Simplot Company is seeking a Field Operations Lead in the United States to coordinate and execute day-to-day field activities, supporting the Location Manager and frontline staff while ensuring adherence to company standards in a hands-on role.

Responsibilities include planning daily work, supervising field teams, maintaining safety and compliance, managing inventory and equipment, and delivering daily progress updates to the Location Manager and team.