Director of Feed & Agronomy

Position Description:

This position will lead and develop an effective Feed and Agronomy operation, to achieve profitability and company growth objectives. Ensuring high levels of organizational effectiveness, communication, continued employee development and team building, as well as improve employee – customer relationships. This is a safety sensitive position and will require a negative drug test. This position will report to the CEO.

Responsibilities

This position requires the ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all required Federal, State and Company policies. Demonstrate attention to detail, able to make good judgements quickly and the ability to multi-task.

• Responsible for obtaining profitable results through the Feed & Agronomy operations and sales team using motivation, counseling, skills development and product knowledge development.
• Purchasing and distribution of Feed, Feeders, Feed & Livestock Equipment, Animal Health products and Agronomy products.
• Oversee sourcing Supply, A/R & Collections.
• Directly supervises location managers and Feed & Agronomy employees, including hiring, terminating, coaching, counseling and creating development plans for each location manager.
• Supervise and manage team through training and clear job assignment.
• Complete employee performance reviews according to Company policies.
• Oversee, monitor, and enforce all location operations, systems, applications, processes, policies and procedures.
• Operate forklift.
• Design and implement a strategic business plan that will lead to profitable growth.
• Develops relationships with key vendors and works with them to implement marketing programs that create profitable business growth.
• Works with company marketing and advertising staff to develop, as well as implement Feed & Agronomy marketing and advertising programs.
• Supports and participates in the development of safety, compliance practices and policies.
• Review monthly equipment/vehicle inspection reports, monthly inventory reports, mileage/fuel reports, repairs, and company expenditures.
• Maintain vehicle fleet by coordinating the preventative maintenance of vehicles, repairs and licensing.
• Cultivate and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Ensure liquid products and services are provided to customers in a safe, efficient, and customer-oriented manner, consistent with Company policies, as well as with Federal and State Regulations.
• Ensure security, integrity and confidentiality of data.

Essential Functions

This position requires the ability to perform a combination of the following duties during 95% of workday/shift. Although exact duties may vary from day to day, our business and staffing model make it essential to be able to perform all of the following duties accurately, efficiently and safely on a regular basis.

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, reliability, punctuality, efficiency and quality.
• Promote a safe and productive work environment for other employees and guests, as well as adhere to company safety training and guidelines.
• Maintain a professional company image both internally and externally during both business and non-business hours.
• Support team objectives and efforts of others on the team by encouraging a spirit of inclusion, participation and belonging.
• Exercise empowerment, responsibility and accountability for the success and growth of the company.
• Demonstrate ongoing communication with all levels and divisions of the company to enhance teamwork and effectiveness in alignment of company policies and goals.
• Ability to obtain and maintain industry licensing requirements.
• Perform other duties assigned.
• This job will require travel in our trade territory as well as to vender trainings and shows that may require overnights.
• Ability to operate forklift for loading and unloading.
• Valid Driver License and must meet company driving record requirements.

Physical and Mental Demands

It is essential to have the physical and mental stamina, as well as the ability to perform job duties efficiently, safely, properly and accurately.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must also have the physical and mental ability to perform all of the following tasks (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Frequently sit, stand, walk, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, climb ladders, push, pull, lift or reach overhead and reach with hands and/or arms.
• Repetitive motion of the wrists, hand and/or fingers.
• Read, write and count accurately to complete any and all necessary documentation.
• To communicate effectively with other employees and guests using strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally lift objects up to 75 pounds.

Competencies

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Collaboration
• Customer/Guest Focus
• Ethical conduct

Preferred Education and Experience

• 4 year degree in Business Management or other business/agriculture related field of study.
• 5 years of industry experience.
• 5 years of experience in supervision.
• 5 years of experience in Profit & Loss Statement responsibility.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn business accounting systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. Employees should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.