Location Manager, Agribusiness Operations

NEW Cooperative, Inc; Hornick (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW Cooperative is seeking a Location Manager to direct, promote, and coordinate all business aspects of the location in alignment with the cooperative's mission. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, oversee safety, and collaborate with area managers and dispatchers daily to ensure efficient operations.

The role requires significant agribusiness experience, CDL with HazMat, and strong leadership. Join a farmer-owned cooperative committed to people and community.

Qualifications

• Significant agribusiness experience; 5+ years in grain and/or agronomy operations.
• Class A CDL with HazMat endorsement and pesticide handler license; must be insurable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse teams.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating manuals, and procedures.
• Understand seasonality of farm supply and in-season commitments.
• Knowledge of grain handling equipment and unit-train loading.
• Knowledge of custom application and agronomy equipment.
• Proficiency with common computer programs and processes.
• Numeracy for balancing accounts and purchasing.
• Ability to coach and guide employees while maintaining individuality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise location employees and provide guidance.
• Lead the location team and schedule meetings.
• Coach staff and develop employees.
• Fill openings by evaluating applicants and extending offers.
• Address sensitive receivables and financial issues.
• Direct safety practices and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with dispatchers and area managers on logistics.
• Help meet annual location budgets and assess growth opportunities.
• Promote NEW Cooperative culture and effective communication with leaders.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Reading documents

Problem solving

Leadership

Team supervision

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

NEW Cooperative is seeking a Location Manager to direct, promote, and coordinate all business aspects of the location in alignment with the cooperative's mission. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, oversee safety, and collaborate with area managers and dispatchers daily to ensure efficient operations.

The role requires significant agribusiness experience, CDL with HazMat, and strong leadership. Join a farmer-owned cooperative committed to people and community.