Operations Manager

Indiana Ag Connection; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Ag Plus in South Whitley, Indiana, is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily grain and agronomy operations, ensuring safety, accuracy, and efficiency. The role focuses on cost management, inventory control, and service excellence at our South Whitley location.

The successful candidate will lead location staff, drive continuous improvement, maintain regulatory compliance, and strengthen customer relationships while coordinating with the CEO and management team to meet annual goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily grain and agronomy operations at the South Whitley location.
• Manages expenses, cost controls, budgeting and inventory to match seasonal needs.
• Promotes Ag Plus's grain and agronomy products and services to customers.
• Develops annual customer programs including soil testing, field mapping, and product recommendations.
• Maintains customer relationships and pursues new prospective customers.
• Oversees grain receiving, drying, storage, inventory, and loadout while safeguarding grain quality.
• Maintains facilities, equipment, and vehicles in safe, clean condition; coordinates maintenance.

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:South Whitley Operations Manager#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:Starting at $70,00070000.0000 YEAR### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Operations**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# South Whitley Operations Manager| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |* **Location:** South Whitley* **Job Title:** South Whitley Operations Manager* **Division:** Agronomy & Grain* **Reports to:** Chief Executive Officer* Supports Ag Plus' Vision, Mission, and Business Values and follows all company policies and procedures.* Promotes a positive, team-oriented work environment and provides courteous, professional service to customers and employees.* Oversees the daily grain and agronomy operations of the South Whitley location, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.* Manages location expenses, cost controls, budgeting, and inventory levels based on seasonal operational needs.* Promotes Ag Plus' grain and agronomy products, services, and programs to current and prospective customers.* Assists in developing annual customer programs that may include soil testing, field mapping, product recommendations, field scouting, timely and accurate application, recordkeeping, and follow-up communication.* Maintains regular contact with current customers and develops and follows up with prospective customers.* Oversees grain receiving, drying, storage, conditioning, inventory, and loadout activities while monitoring grain quality to minimize shrink, spoilage, and loss.* Maintains all grain and agronomy facilities, grounds, vehicles, and equipment in a safe, clean, professional, and dependable condition.* Manages a preventive maintenance schedule for all grain and agronomy equipment, completes minor repairs when appropriate, and coordinates necessary repairs with outside vendors.* Identifies needed equipment repairs, replacements, and facility improvements and provides recommendations to the CEO.* Oversees the hiring, scheduling, supervision, and training of location personnel to ensure duties are performed properly, efficiently, and safely.* Ensures the South Whitley location complies with applicable governmental regulations, OSHA requirements, and Ag Plus safety procedures, including requirements related to grain handling, bin entry, confined spaces, and lockout/tagout.* Completes and maintains required operational, inventory, maintenance, safety, and regulatory records.* Explains company policies, programs, and site operations to customers and employees as needed.* Adheres to and enforces Ag Plus' established credit policies and guidelines.* Assists in developing and implementing company policies, procedures, and operational goals.* Builds and maintains a collaborative working relationship with the Ag Plus management team and other departments.