Agronomy Operations Supervisor

Red Oak
203 W Oak St
Red Oak, IA 51566, USA

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Includes but not limited to the following:

Administration

• Supervises Agronomy Operations employees and provides guidance and oversight of the daily operations.
• Provides direction on safety practices and awareness of established safety needs as defined by safety staff.
• Schedules and facilitates Agronomy Operations group and individual meetings.
• Assists manager with openings by evaluating and interviewing potential candidates.
• Coaches and trains new employees hired to the Agronomy Operations team.
• Reviews inventory reconciliations with location manager when presented with inconsistencies.
• Maintains awareness and compliance with all regulatory and compliance requirements.

Agronomy Operations

• Manages the inventory of agronomy products including all dry and liquid fertilizers as well as lime and NH3 products.
• Understands and provides expertise of the automated Kahler system for the processing of bulk agronomy products.
• Provides communication for the loading and unloading of products based on work order and aids when necessary.
• Collaborate with dispatchers and location managers to execute and organize the daily logistic plans.
• Works with Agronomy Sales and Location Manager to facilitate the filling and transportation of NH3 products and equipment.
• Operates a forklift or loader to move fertilizer, seed, chemical, etc.
• Assists with execution of daily Agronomy Operations as needed, including
  • Application of pre and post emerge crop protection products, dry and liquid fertilizer, and lime.
  • Operation of fertilizer tender trucks.
  • Filling and transportation of NH3 products and equipment.
• Assist in other areas of the location as needed, including
  • Grain Operations
  • Transportation
  • Energy
  • Retail

Maintenance

• Ensure routine maintenance and repairs to equipment are completed and documented throughout all Agronomy Operation areas and are performed as needed.
• Ensures that work areas, equipment, and vehicles are all neat, clean, and well maintained.
• Assists in the setting up and maintenance of equipment.

Other

• Uses all tools, equipment, and vehicles carefully and for their intended use.
• Works extended hours as requested by supervisor to ensure good customer service in busy season.
• Promote the company culture that is focused on providing complete sales, service, and employee development.

Basic Employment Expectations:

Safety

• Performs work safely and uses the appropriate PPE.
• Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions.
• Considers the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers.
• Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain.

Communication

• Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisor, departments, and fellow employees.
• Communicates with supervisor and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early.

Accountability & Professionalism

• Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual.
• Carries a fair share of the workload.
• Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions.
• Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work.
• Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the work environment.

Customer Service

• Continually works to satisfy customers to address questions/concerns through effective communication, solving problems, responding to questions, and managing their expectations.

Personal/Professional Development

• Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals.
• Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
• Must have or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with tanker and Haz Mat endorsement.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Applicators License.
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T physical every 2 years at a minimum as required by law.
• High school diploma or GED with 1-3 months of related experience.
• Understand the importance of providing very high levels…