Grain & Agronomy Operations Manager

ADP, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ag Plus in northeast Indiana is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day grain and agronomy operations at the South Whitley location, including personnel, customer service, inventory, budgeting, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes safe, efficient operations, maintaining grain quality, and building strong customer relationships while guiding staff and coordinating with the CEO and management team.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or 5-10 years or more related experience and/or education; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions; deal with problems with several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of Accounting software; Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Indiana Driver's License; Preferred Commercial Pesticide Applicator License 1A; Preferred CCA certificate.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily grain and agronomy operations of the South Whitley location, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Manages location expenses, cost controls, budgeting, and inventory levels based on seasonal operational needs.
• Promotes Ag Plus's grain and agronomy products, services, and programs to current and prospective customers.
• Assists in developing annual customer programs that may include soil testing, field mapping, product recommendations, field scouting, timely and accurate application, recordkeeping, and follow-up communication.
• Maintains regular contact with current customers and develops and follows up with prospective customers.
• Oversees grain receiving, drying, storage, conditioning, inventory, and loadout activities while monitoring grain quality to minimize shrink, spoilage, and loss.
• Maintains all grain and agronomy facilities, grounds, vehicles, and equipment in a safe, clean, professional, and dependable condition.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Business Acumen

Motivation

Managing people

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

5-10 years related experience

Tools

Accounting software

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Internet software

Job description

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Operations Manager

Full Time South Whitley, IN, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1248

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

About Company:

Our Mission

At Ag Plus, we are a customer-driven and profitable cooperative dedicated to providing our patrons with premium value through our high-quality products and services.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be a successful and innovative full-service agribusiness by excelling in:

• Service Leadership - Setting the standard for exceptional customer service
• Growth & Innovation - Embracing new opportunities to strengthen our cooperative
• Efficiency - Delivering top-tier solutions with precision and expertise
• Community Commitment - Supporting and enriching the communities we serve
• Unity & Strength - Fostering collaboration for lasting success
• Employee Dedication - Investing in the people who drive our mission forward

Who We Are

For over a century, northeast Indiana has been home to a hardworking farming community built on integrity, resilience, and family values. These same principles remain at the heart of Ag Plus today.

What started as a modest group of farmers has grown into a thriving cooperative with over 1,400 members, serving communities across eleven counties. Despite our growth, we remain locally owned and operated - not by a distant boardroom, but by the farmers we proudly serve.

Ag Plus is open to everyone in northeastern Indiana - no memberships, no annual fees. Our success stays within the local markets we serve, benefiting our communities time and time again.

Our Services

To best support our members, Ag Plus operates across five key divisions:

• Agronomy - Precision Ag, crop nutrients, protection, and seed solutions
• Energy - Reliable liquid fuels and LP gas services
• Feed - Quality bagged and bulk feed options
• Grain - Comprehensive grain services, including trucking
• Turf - A full line of turf products with expert advice

At Ag Plus, we remain committed to delivering value, fostering growth, and serving our communities for generations to come.

About the Role:

Location:South Whitley

Job Title:South Whitley Operations Manager

Division:Agronomy & Grain

Reports to:Chief Executive Officer

Summary: Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day grain and agronomy operations at the South Whitley location, including personnel, customer service, inventory, budgeting, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance. Ensures the location operates safely and efficiently while protecting grain quality, maintaining dependable facilities and equipment, supporting Ag Plus's grain and agronomy programs, and providing outstanding service to customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supports Ag Plus's Vision, Mission, and Business Values and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Promotes a positive, team-oriented work environment and provides courteous, professional service to customers and employees.
• Oversees the daily grain and agronomy operations of the South Whitley location, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Manages location expenses, cost controls, budgeting, and inventory levels based on seasonal operational needs.
• Promotes Ag Plus's grain and agronomy products, services, and programs to current and prospective customers.
• Assists in developing annual customer programs that may include soil testing, field mapping, product recommendations, field scouting, timely and accurate application, recordkeeping, and follow-up communication.
• Maintains regular contact with current customers and develops and follows up with prospective customers.
• Oversees grain receiving, drying, storage, conditioning, inventory, and loadout activities while monitoring grain quality to minimize shrink, spoilage, and loss.
• Maintains all grain and agronomy facilities, grounds, vehicles, and equipment in a safe, clean, professional, and dependable condition.
• Manages a preventive maintenance schedule for all grain and agronomy equipment, completes minor repairs when appropriate, and coordinates necessary repairs with outside vendors.
• Identifies needed equipment repairs, replacements, and facility improvements and provides recommendations to the CEO.
• Oversees the hiring, scheduling, supervision, and training of location personnel to ensure duties are performed properly, efficiently, and safely.
• Ensures the South Whitley location complies with applicable governmental regulations, OSHA requirements, and Ag Plus safety procedures, including requirements related to grain handling, bin entry, confined spaces, and lockout/tagout.
• Completes and maintains required operational, inventory, maintenance, safety, and regulatory records.
• Explains company policies, programs, and site operations to customers and employees as needed.
• Adheres to and enforces Ag Plus's established credit policies and guidelines.
• Assists in developing and implementing company policies, procedures, and operational goals.
• Builds and maintains a collaborative working relationship with the Ag Plus management team and other departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:Directly supervises assigned employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; create a non-hostile work environment; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university; or 5-10 years or more related experience and/or education; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software; Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid Indiana Driver' License (Commercial Driver's License with Hazardous Material Endorsement preferred)

Preferred Commercial Pesticide Applicator License 1A

Preferred CCA certificate

Other Skills and Abilities:

Voluntary training in providing First Aid and CPR

Leadership and Managerial

Functional

Foundational

Business Acumen

Motivation

Managing people

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals …