REPORTS TO: Area Operations Manager STATUS: Exempt
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT
Under the direction of the Area Operations Manager, supervises the operations of the assigned location, including scheduling, logistics, product handling, rolling stock, and on-site customer sales.
Assists in the development and implementation of plans that maximize location profitability.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Hires, supervises, leads, and develops both full-time and part-time assigned employees required to operate the facility.
Trains employees to meet state, federal, and company regulatory and safety criteria.
Responsible for assigned product ordering, inventory control, and shipping/receiving of products.
Efficiently schedules product delivery and oversees product application for maximum profitability.
Responsible for plant operations including but not limited to dry fertilizer blending and loading, the handling of anhydrous ammonia, mixing and handling of ag chemicals, liquid fertilizer, and all seed products.
Responsible for the maintenance and appearance of assigned equipment, rolling stock, and facilities.
Responsible for selling to customers at the location or by phone.
Promotes member cooperative credit programs as a selling tool, helps provide the required information to establish credit, and works closely with the credit department to collect accounts receivable.
Attends all required meetings and training programs.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Responsible for maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adhering to the member cooperative Uniform Policy, and maintaining the appropriate professional image.
Responsible for upholding, implementing, and enforcing the Company employee policy manual and safety policies.
May serve on the location Safety Committee and adheres to member cooperative environmental health and safety policies and training.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
Normally requires a college degree in agriculture or business and supervisory experience to demonstrate the ability to provide leadership for location management.
Functional Competencies
Understanding and experience competitive adeptness, inventory development and management, credit worthiness, and product knowledge and proficiency, including fertilizer, chemicals, seed, soil needs, and field monitoring.
Demonstrated supervisory experience, including hiring, orientation, coaching, counseling, performance evaluations, training, and development, etc.
, and the ability to get work done through others.
Proven team-building skills and the ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Proven professional communication, persuasion, and customer service skills.
Demonstrated planning, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to use the computer to enhance business processes and basic math skills.
Core Competencies
Demonstrated core competencies, including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision-making, and skill development.
Other Requirements
Ability to work hours other than those considered normal to meet seasonal demands.
Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and CDL and spray applicator's license within the first six months of employment.
Must be able or learn to operate a forklift and shop equipment.
Occasionally exposed or required to:
Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, snow, ice, etc.
)
Noisy conditions
Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
May be required to work at varying heights
Lift 51-70 lbs.
EMPLOYEE MISSION STATEMENT
Prairieland FS, Inc.
strives to provide a Total Rewards package that delivers exceptional pay for exceptional performance, recognizes your dedication to our mission, and helps us attract and retain the highest caliber of talent.
We are an equal-opportunity employer.