Area Agronomy Operations Manager in Cunningham, Kansas at SKYLAND GRAIN LLC

With roots from one of our parent companies dating back to 1915, Skyland Grain, LLC is a grain farmers’ co-op providing producers with the supplies and services their operations need to succeed today and in the future. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages!

The Area Agronomy Operations Manager is responsible for the overall profitability and operation of the assigned area’s locations and for business development with that area’s customer base. A description of the duties includes:

• Manages the overall agronomy operations of the area’s locations in accordance with the Company policies and procedures;
• Responsible for generating sales and increasing profits at the locations;
• Manages location’s products and services including stocking, inventory (inventory control), reconciling inventory, merchandising, advertising, billing and receipt of payment;
• Submits accurate location reports in a timely manner;
• Provides leadership, training and supervision to the locations’ employees;
• Ensures maintenance, organization and cleanliness of department buildings, equipment and grounds;
• Responsible for emergency coordination in accordance with company policy and procedure, in the event of an accident or disaster;
• Represents the Company at local community activities as needed;
• Prepares and presents safety meetings for locations;
• Provides excellent customer service by managing difficult or emotional situations; responding promptly to customer needs, resolving questions, complaints and concerns immediately and meeting commitments;
• Effectively communicates by verbal and written means with customers, employees and management;
• Maintains and promotes safety awareness; follows safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements;
• Present a clean and professional appearance;
• Employee is required to perform all other duties as directed by the supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Basic computer operation skills.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Agriculture industry and sales experience required;
• Valid driver's license required; Commercial driver's license preferred (or ability to obtain).
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds.