Location Operations Lead – Grain & Distribution

Heartland Co-Op; Elberon, Belle Plaine (IA, IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Co-op in Elberon, IA seeks a Location Manager to direct production, distribution, quality control, and marketing operations for the location or territory. The role involves coordinating with the Regional Manager, managing materials and staff, and promoting expanded services within the area.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree (or equivalent) and experience in supervision, budgeting, and safety compliance, with strong customer service and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills required.
• Ability to work in teams and build morale.
• Ability to manage budgets within approved limits.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Sound judgment and practical problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to safety and security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates production, distribution, warehousing, and sales per Heartland Co-op policies and Regional Manager.
• Confers with customers and industry reps to promote expanded services in the area.
• Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.
• Reviews expenses and inventory controls to maintain profitable operation of location.
• Reviews operations and directs the sales program to develop income and new markets.
• Leads grain quality, inventory control and safety compliance initiatives at the location.
• Directs preparation of accounting records for sales, inventory, prepay and expenses.
• Recommends budgets to management.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Work

Cost Consciousness

Organizational Support

Judgment

Safety and Security

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

AS/400 Accounting

Job description

Heartland Co-op in Elberon, IA seeks a Location Manager to direct production, distribution, quality control, and marketing operations for the location or territory. The role involves coordinating with the Regional Manager, managing materials and staff, and promoting expanded services within the area.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree (or equivalent) and experience in supervision, budgeting, and safety compliance, with strong customer service and teamwork skills.