Location Manager

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Career growth

Employee discounts

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Location Operations leader responsible for profitability and performance at a Keystone location.

You will develop personnel, optimize facilities and equipment, manage finances, and lead agronomy functions to support our customers across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. The role requires coordinating with regional teams, driving growth, ensuring regulatory compliance, and planning for short- and long-term success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in agricultural, grain or business.
• Or five years or more of related work experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain required certifications.
• Ability to work the hours the season demands.

Responsibilities

• Develop location personnel capabilities including assisting in hiring, coaching, training and performance management.
• Support Regional Manager in driving sales growth and account management.
• Supervise mixing, loading and dispatch; manage facility inventory and finances.
• Manage asset maintenance, safety, compliance, and routine inspections.
• Prepare long- and short-term plans for the location.

Skills

Personnel management

Communications

Customer focus

Decision making

Agronomy knowledge

Fertility knowledge

Financial literacy

Driver's license

Certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture, grain or business

Associate degree in agriculture, grain or business

5+ years related work experience

Job description

Job Description Position Overview

This position is responsible for the operations and profitability of the location. This role includes customer relationship development, personnel growth, facility and equipment optimization, financial management and short & long-term planning for the location. This role is responsible for Agronomy functions at this location.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop location personnel capabilities including assisting in hiring, coaching, training, performance management and assigning key tasks. Support the Regional Manager in driving sales growth including assigning accounts to salespeople, calling on accounts and working with Sales Specialists on accounts, monitoring customer satisfaction through ongoing dialogue and identifying potential prospects. Supervise mixing, loading and dispatch. Manage facility inventory including forecasting product needs, anticipating inventory needs and purchasing product through approved suppliers. Manage facility finances including sales and expense budgeting and management, billing, accounts receivables & payables and managing prepays. Manage facility assets including routine maintenance of facility and equipment replacement plans, and driver equipment inspections. Make Crop Protection and fertility recommendations including DataOnTouch farm and field plans, mapping and recordkeeping. Manage location recordkeeping including internal financial and customer production & financial records. Manage location risk including compliance with regulations, safety and emergency response training, and ongoing site inspections. Develop short- and long-term plans for the location.

Skills and Qualifications

Demonstrate essential abilities including personnel management, communications, customer focus and decision making. Basic Agronomy knowledge and skills (insect, weed and disease identification, fertility). Financial knowledge including reading and understanding financial statements. Must have valid driver’s license and be able to obtain and maintain all acceptable certifications, licenses and permits. Ability and willingness to work the hours the season demands.

Education and Experiences

Bachelor’s or associate degree in agricultural, grain or business; or five years or more of related work experience.

At Keystone Cooperative, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs to keep you feeling your best.
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Generous time off with pay to recharge and spend with loved ones.
• Career Growth: Training, development opportunities, and tuition assistance to help you reach your goals.
• Employee Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings and programs to make life outside of work even better.

Join a team that invests in you personally! Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is a 100% farmer-owned cooperative serving customers across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. Centered on the valued relationships that have built and grown the cooperative for 100 years, Keystone specializes in energy, agronomy, grain, animal nutrition, and swine production. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Keystone serves as a center point in local family farms and rural communities, ensuring today's successes and securing tomorrow's opportunities.