Operations Manager, New Hampton Agronomy at Five Star Cooperative

New Hampton, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operations management, Inventory control, Customer service, Team leadership, Safety management, Preventative maintenance, Conflict resolution, Budgeting, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Communication, Time management, Decision making, Agronomy operations, Personnel management

Industry

Farming

Description

Description Job Title: Operations Manager, New Hampton Agronomy Hours/Week: 40 hours per week with more hours required as needed FLSA Status: Salary Exempt Reports To: Agronomy Operations Manager Job Objective This position is responsible for management of all operations/activities at Five Star Cooperative’s New Hampton Agronomy location. . Responsible for servicing customers, maintaining existing customer’s business, and obtaining new customer’s business. Be a resource for customers to come to for industry information. Supervises all operations employees to achieve the objectives needed. Responsible for inventory control of all products/commodities for proper quantity and quality. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring the location’s safety and preventative maintenance program. Incumbent will also schedule daily workflow, assist with hiring, performance management, and supervision of the location. This position will help with setting, monitoring, and achieving strategic company and location goals. This person will attend management meetings/training as directed; and works to achieve the objectives of the cooperative. At times, incumbent may direct assigned fleet vehicles. The incumbent will be expected to assist other locations and departments as assigned by management. Will communicate availability regularly and assist with projects as needed. Incumbent maintains efficiency in a manner that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service. This position will maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the location, as well as within the cooperative and upholds a favorable image of Five Star Cooperative at all times. Essential Duties: Determines work tasks that need to be completed and instructs employees to complete needed tasks in a safe manner. Actively works to acquire new customer’s business and maintains existing customer base. Involved in all aspects of grower relations, including customer service and conflict resolution. Manages the operational function and team at assigned location. Leads facility in improving efficiency, developing employees, and offering premier customer service. Managing all personnel at assigned location including assisting with hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary action, training, coaching, and rewarding employees (within company guidelines). Collaborates with Agronomy Operations Manager on location budget and asset needs. Collaborates with Agronomy Operations Manager and other locations to improve business efficiencies. Receives dry and liquid fertilizer at assigned location. Receives bulk and packaged chemicals into the warehouse. Receives deliveries of seed into the warehouse. Maintains inventory and distribution of products. Operates and maintains agronomy load-out facilities. Collaborates with Central Dispatch to load trucks in order of deliveries. Helps load and deliver seed to farmers. Operates seed treatment equipment as farmers pick up seed. Maintains a clean, neat, well maintained location appearance both inside and out. Maintenance and repair of all facilities, equipment, and vehicles. Assures operation of equipment is done safely and, in a manner to assure equipment/vehicles is operated under ideal conditions (not recklessly). Maintain good working relationship with customer and employees. Exhibits integrity and professional attitude. Maintains control of all inventory products/commodities both in quantity and quality. Follows regulatory guidelines for all areas. Requirements Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent; fluent reading, writing, and speaking the English language Experience: Experience in the daily operations of an agronomy facility preferred Leadership and management experience preferred Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills necessary Computer skills required – Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel Good customer service skills and approach necessary License, Certificate or Registration: Valid driver license Basic Skills: Speaking, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Listening, Monitoring, Judgment and Decision Making, Time Management

Responsibilities

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all daily activities, inventory, and safety programs at the New Hampton Agronomy location. This role involves managing personnel, driving business growth through customer relations, and ensuring operational efficiency.