Operations Manager

Nutrien; Lu Verne (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions is seeking an experienced location operations leader in Iowa to oversee warehousing, logistics, and inventory for a multi-shift distribution environment. You will drive efficiency, schedules, and maintenance across the site while leading a cross-functional team to meet goals.

The role emphasizes safety, cost savings, and service improvements, with travel to nearby market areas as needed. You will collaborate with internal and external customers to deliver reliable results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant management experience in vocational agricultural or related supervisory roles.
• Willingness to travel to market areas in other states.
• Experience overseeing warehouses, logistics, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for overall operations of location (warehousing, logistics, inventory).
• Plan, direct, and manage multi shift distribution.
• Oversee field activities, equipment scheduling, and maintenance.
• Develop and implement opportunities for process improvement, cost savings, leverage of technology, and improved service within the distribution.
• Lead and develop a high performing team to meet goals and work with a cross functional mindset.
• Provide customer service for internal and external customers.
• Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Company standards and following up on regular safety inspections.

Skills

Logistics management

Warehouse operations

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; ProvenSeed and Dyna-GroSeed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

What You'll Do:

• Accountable for overall operations of location (warehousing, logistics, inventory)
• Plan, direct, and manage multi shift distribution
• Oversee field activities, equipment scheduling, and maintenance
• Develop and implement opportunities for process improvement, cost savings, leverage of technology, and improved service within the distribution
• Lead and develop a high performing team to meet goals and work with a cross functional mindset
• Provide customer service for internal and external customers
• Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Companystandards and following up on regular safety inspections

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of relevant management experience in vocational agricultural or a combination in supervisory, education, and work experience
• Willingness to travel to include market areas in other states

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This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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