Overview
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting the Location Manager with driving the efficiency and effectiveness of the location operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job, but does not restrict all the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Responsibilities included, but not limited to:
- Assist in managing the day-today operations of the facility to provide patrons with prompt, courteous and effective service while maintaining the efficiency necessary to achieve a maximum margin of profit.
- Supervise mixing, loading and dispatch
- Manage facility assets including routine maintenance, facility and equipment replacement plans and driver equipment inspections
- Manage location risk including compliance with regulations, safety and emergency response training and ongoing site inspections (DOT, Driver records, state chemist records)
- Manage selected Ops Team members through clear job assignment definition and explanation, Training and ongoing coaching
- Help maintain inventories at levels to assure service with a minimum of delivery delays, yet maintain inventory turn goals.
- Assist in making Crop Protection and fertility recommendations using SSI, DataOnTouch, field plans, mapping and record keeping
- Assist in establishing and implement short-term goals and budgets that are consistent with long range plans for growth in operation, including facility, equipment, and personnel.
- Communicate with manager and utilize additional resources (other branch managers, credit, marketing, human resources, etc.) to maximize profitability.
- Help maintain inventories at levels to assure service with a minimum of delivery delays, yet maintain inventory turn goals.
- Assist with sales actives, and handle task for assigned accounts
Qualifications:
- BS Agriculture related degree preferred or 3 to 5 years progressive Agronomy related experience
- Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement
- Category 1A applicators license
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Must be a team player and enjoy the effort necessary to contribute to a successful operation and company
- Ability and desire to solve problems in the fields of our customers
- Candidates should also have a relative knowledge of crop diagnostics, crop protection, seed and fertility
