Location Manager - Agronomy

frontiercooperative; Mead (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cooperative pension plan

401(k) with traditional and Roth

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA spending accounts

Paid time off

Uniform & boot allowances

360 Wellness Program

Sign-on & referral bonuses

Job summary

Frontier Cooperative, a Nebraska agricultural leader serving farming communities with grain, agronomy, feed and energy products, seeks an experienced Operations Manager. You will lead business and customer strategy, oversee facilities and equipment, and supervise chemical plant and anhydrous ammonia operations to ensure safety and quality.

Ideal candidates hold a related bachelor's degree, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to mentor teams while managing budgets and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and agricultural experience.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven mentoring and coaching ability; able to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop market plans for new and existing customers; stay current on agronomy products.
• Define objectives, implement plans, and evaluate outcomes using business, financial, service, and operations data.
• Enforce customer service standards; analyze and resolve complaints; promote improved products and expanded services in the trade territory.
• Manage and maintain working condition of vehicles, machinery, equipment, buildings, and grounds; ensure OSHA/EPA compliance.
• Oversee chemical plant operations: inventory, staffing, and safety; back-up for chemical mixes as needed.
• Monitor anhydrous ammonia station for leaks; assist with preparation and transfer; ensure proper cleanup and disposal.

Skills

Strategic planning

Customer relationship management

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel / spreadsheets

Budgeting tools

Job description

At Frontier Cooperative, we believe agriculture is more than a business, it's a way of life. As an agricultural leader serving Nebraska's farming communities, we provide a comprehensive range of grain, agronomy, feed, and energy products and services. But what sets us apart is how we do it: with integrity, with quality, and with a deep commitment to the communities we're proud to call home. We're looking for people who share those values and want to grow with us.

What you'll do:

Business & customer strategy

• Collaborate with the Regional Operations Manager and AG Advisors to develop market plans for new and existing customers; stay current on new agronomy products
• Recommend strategic operational goals by gathering business, financial, service, and operations data; define objectives, implement plans, and evaluate outcomes
• Enforce customer service standards; analyze and resolve complaints; promote improved products and expanded services in the trade territory

Facility & equipment oversight

• Manage and maintain proper working condition of vehicles, machinery, equipment, buildings, and grounds
• Ensure equipment is cleaned regularly to prolong safe operation and promote a positive company image
• May perform general vehicle, machinery, and equipment maintenance and repairs
• Follow all company safety standards and comply with OSHA, EPA, state, and federal regulations

Chemical plant

• Manage inventory levels by ordering, receiving, and stocking

• Manage day-to-day operations and supervise Operations Specialists or Custom Applicators assigned to the plant
• Monitor for chemical leaks or spills and manage cleanup and proper disposal
• Act as backup to prepare chemical mixes for producers when needed

Anhydrous ammonia station

• Monitor for leaks or spillage and manage cleanup and disposal; contact emergency management when directed by the Regional Manager
• Act as backup to complete anhydrous ammonia preparation and transfer for producers

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and agricultural experience
• Knowledge of operational management, business management, accounting, budgeting, project management, and quality management
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Proven mentoring and coaching ability; able to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Basic math skills including proportions, percentages, and volume; able to prepare and interpret spreadsheets and graphs
• Ability to safely operate company vehicles, machinery, and equipment
• Valid operator's license and forklift certification required; CDL Class A with HazMat and Tanker endorsements preferred or obtainable within 60 days

Why join us? Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, finances, and future.

• Paycheck for life:Cooperative pension plan, plus 401(k) with traditional and Roth options
• Comprehensive health coverage:Medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental plans, and FSA/HSA spending accounts
• Paid time off:Vacation and sick leave to rest and recharge
• Uniform & boot allowances:Annual allowances so you're always equipped and ready
• 360 Wellness Program:Whole-person wellness with real incentives
• Sign-on & referral bonuses:Get rewarded for joining and for bringing great people with you

Additional benefits available — ask us for details.