Strategic Agronomy Operations Leader

sscjobs; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern States Cooperative is seeking a operations-focused leader to manage daily agronomy plant functions, driving profitability through sales, service, and efficient inventory management. The role requires coordinating with leadership to meet seasonal demands, building a strong team, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The candidate will oversee pricing insights, vendor relations, and use of SSC tools to optimize performance while maintaining high customer

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent leadership experience in agronomy sales/plant operations.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with at least two years in a supervisory role.
• Experience driving sales, customer service, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies aligning sales, service, inventory, budgeting and expense controls with SSC goals.
• Drive agronomy product/service sales and maintain high customer service levels.
• Oversee inventory control and regulatory compliance for fertilizers and crop products.
• Lead and coach a facility team, set performance objectives, and resolve complex issues.
• Coordinate staffing to meet seasonal volume and budget needs; oversee hiring and evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Customer Service

Operations

Budgeting

Safety

Team Building

Communication

Strategic Planning

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

CRM Tool

MS Office

SSC systems

Job description

Southern States Cooperative is seeking a operations-focused leader to manage daily agronomy plant functions, driving profitability through sales, service, and efficient inventory management. The role requires coordinating with leadership to meet seasonal demands, building a strong team, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The candidate will oversee pricing insights, vendor relations, and use of SSC tools to optimize performance while maintaining high customer