Job Location : Pierson,FL, USA
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to the following:
Administration
* Supervise location employees while providing guidance and oversight.
* Provide vision and leadership for the location team.
* Schedule and facilitate location group and individual meetings.
Provide Direction & Assistance
* Direct the education and development of the location team through classes and coaching.
* Fill openings by evaluating, interviewing, and extending offers to potential candidates. Coach and train new employees
* Collect sensitive and difficult accounts receivable instances, as necessary.
* Direct safety practices and awareness of established safety needs as defined by safety staff.
* Review inventory reconciliations with area managers when presented with inconsistencies.
Operations
* Collaborate with dispatchers and area managers to execute an organized logistics plan daily.
* Remain knowledgeable and involved in sales marketing programs of all departments.
* Assist with daily location operations as needed.
Budgeting & Finances
* Work towards meeting established location budgets prepared annually by department.
* Work with area and district managers on potential site expansion and growth opportunities.
Other
* Promote the company culture that is focused on providing complete sales, service, and employee development.
* Written and oral communication to Area Managers, District Managers, Senior Leadership, and the CEO as required.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Significant agribusiness-related experience. At least 5 years of experience in grain and/or agronomy operations.
* Must be licensed and insurable to drive. Class A CDL (Commercial Driver s License) with HazMat endorsement and pesticide handler's license required.
* Must possess an array of interpersonal communication skills for interacting with varying personalities, roles, circumstances and emotional status of teammates, customers, and contractors.
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
* Understand the seasonality of the farm supply business and the in-season time commitment.
* Thorough understanding of grain handling equipment and processes, including unit train loading.
* Complete knowledge of custom application and similar agronomy equipment.
* Must possess proficiencies of common computer programs and processes.
* Must understand common mathematics associated with account balancing and purchasing.
* Possesses problem solving capability and understands the operational processes.
* Must be able to guide employees while maintaining their individualism in tasks and direction.
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.