Operations Manager

Nutrien; Sheldon (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking an Operations Manager for our Sheldon, IL location. You will oversee warehousing, logistics and inventory, directing multiple shifts and coordinating field activities.

You will lead a high-performing team and drive process improvements while delivering reliable service to internal and external customers. This on-site role requires 5+ years of management experience in agriculture or related fields, an agricultural degree is preferred, and strong computer skills (Word/Excel).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant management experience in vocational agriculture or related supervisory roles.
• Willingness to travel to market areas in other states.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).

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 and cost savings.
• Lead and develop a high performing team to meet goals with a cross-functional mindset.
• Provide customer service for internal and external customers.
• Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing company standards and safety inspections.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Agricultural degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Operations Manager

Requisition ID: 34342

Location: Sheldon, IL, USA, 60966

Workplace Type: On-Site

Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level

Job Type: Full Time

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
• Agricultural based degree desired
• Willingness to travel to include market areas in other states
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Compensation & Benefits:

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.

The salary range for this role, in Sheldon, IL location, is between $65,000 - $85,000. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

• We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week.
• In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions.
• Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

• In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee.
• Details will be discussed through the application process.

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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.

Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please contact the recruiter identified in this posting.

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