Fertilizer Manager at Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC

Bunkie, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fertilizer Products, Blending, Logistics, Marketing Strategies, Leadership, DOT Regulations, Engine Repair, Pump Repair, Welding, Customer Service, Technical Training, Inventory Control, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Procedures, Microsoft Office, Communication

Industry

Farming

Description

WHO WE ARE Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing just to name a few. ABOUT THE JOB The Fertilizer Manager supervises and coordinates the activities of the branch fertilizer operations team including the fertilizer set up team and the Truck Drivers. This position is also responsible for fertilizer inventory, bulk storage, tank farm operations, blending of liquid and dry fertilizers and delivery and set up for customers. This manager will also assist the Branch Manager in our fertilizer markets and provide technical training to the sales team. WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE * Purchases fertilizer and maintains inventory control. * Manages bulk storage for tank farm. * Ensures regulatory compliance of fertilizer equipment. * Directs the blending of liquid and dry fertilizers. * Analyzes product profitability and efficient utilization of company-owned equipment. * Assists the Branch Manager in developing marketing plans to maximize fertilizer income. * Provides technical training to the branch sales team. * May be required to drive a company vehicle as needed. * Manages other members of the team. * Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers. * Other work-related duties as assigned by leader. * Reliable and regular attendance is required. * Follows all company policies and procedures. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE * High school diploma or equivalent is required. * Bachelor's degree is preferred. * Three years of relevant work experience is required. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS * A thorough understanding of fertilizer products, blending, logistics and marketing strategies is required. * Leadership experience. * Knowledge of DOT regulations. * Knowledge of small engine and pump repair. * Welding experience. * Marketing experience. * Ability to read, write and speak in English is required. * Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena. * Valid US driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle. * Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required. Successful completion of a drug screen and background check is required for all positions at Helena. BEING A LEADER AT HELENA At Helena, our leaders are expected to demonstrate the same qualities that we value in our employees -- integrity, passion and accountability. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing other team members. This includes carrying out leadership responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training and coaching employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems by following all of Helena's policies, procedures and applicable laws. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees. The work environment for this position is a warehouse/outdoor environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud and occasionally very loud. In this position, you will work outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working in the warehouse, you will regularly work around moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods. BENEFITS AT HELENA * Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO! * Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA). * Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount. * Three year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service. * Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay. * Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays. * Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you. * Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave. * Education Assistance after six months. * And much more! For more detailed information about our benefits, visit us at helenacareers.com/benefits. STAY CONNECTED TO THE HELENA POWERHOUSE! Follow us on social @HelenaCareers or visit us at helenacareers.com. Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Fertilizer Manager supervises the branch fertilizer operations team, manages fertilizer inventory, and ensures compliance with regulations. They also assist in developing marketing plans and provide technical training to the sales team.