Operations Management Associate

AgState; Hartley Township (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Salary Continuation

Education Assistance

Employee Discounts

Paid Holidays

Clothing Allowance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AgState in Hartley, IA is hiring an Operations Management Associate to learn all aspects of leading grain and agronomy operations while developing skills in budgeting, inventory control, and safety programs. You will collaborate with experienced teams, drive performance, and participate in AgState’s Operations Leadership program and other learning opportunities within a growing cooperative.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Ag education/experience, plus a valid driver’s license and demonstrated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Ag education/experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of leading operations including budgeting, inventory control, and facility maintenance.
• Lead people and performance, hire and retain talent, and promote safety and engagement.
• Learn elevator operations, grain condition, receiving/shipping procedures, sampling, and drying.
• Collaborate with other supervisors and location leaders to determine equipment and facility improvements needed to increase efficiency.
• Set performance goals with management and review attainment.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Ag education/experience

Job description

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Operations Management Associate

Full Time Management Hartley, IA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1530

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE

Do you want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join one of the leading cooperatives in the state of Iowa. AgState holds over 34 locations throughout the Northwest and is committed to safety, growth, and sustainability.

Our Operations Management Associate position is the ideal position for individuals that seek growth, development, and commitment to the members we serve. This position will offer selected candidates the tools and training to lead teams in a growing cooperative.

When starting a career with AgState, there are many opportunities for growth and development and this position is no different. Choose to work for a leading and growing cooperative today! You will find a team atmosphere committed to safety and excellent customer service, along with a stable career that offers outstanding benefits!

In this career, you will collaborate with experienced team members to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to lead grain and agronomy operations.

This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in working with agriculture and providing exceptional customer service to our producers. You will find a team atmosphere committed to safety and excellent customer service, along with a stable career that offers outstanding benefits!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

In this role you will learn all aspects of leading operations, including:

• Operations Management: Budgeting, expense management, inventory control, continuous improvement, capital project management, facility maintenance, contractor management, managing logistics and the operations team to achieve business goals.
• Operations Leadership: leading people and performance, hiring and retaining talent, leading safety, and leading engagement.
• In the Grain department you will learn elevator operations, managing grain condition, receiving and shipping procedures, sampling, and drying.
• In the Agronomy Department you will gain skills in bulk fertilizer operations, dispatching, applicator operations, chemical warehousing, and agronomy accounting.
• You will collaborate with other supervisors, location leaders, and department leaders to determine equipment and facility improvements needed to increase operations efficiency.
• You will set performance goals and objectives with management and review the attainment of these goals and objectives.
• You will participate in AgState’s Operations Leadership program, as well as other AgState sponsored learning opportunities.

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Ag education/experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated leadership experience

**Our values ~ RISE: Respect- ~ Integrity ~ Safety ~ Excellence **

AgState offers a generous benefits package including 401K Match or Defined Benefit (Pension) Retirement Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Salary Continuation, Long Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance, Career Growth and Development Opportunities, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Education Assistance, Employee discounts and local discounts, Paid Holidays, Clothing Allowance, and a generous Paid Time off Accrual.

Equal Opportunity Employer - we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage employees at AgState to bring authenticity to work every day.