Grain & Agronomy Operations Manager

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Full Time South Whitley, IN, US

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

About Company:

At Ag Plus, we are a customer-driven and profitable cooperative dedicated to providing our patrons with premium value through our high-quality products and services.

Our vision is to be a successful and innovative full-service agribusiness by excelling in:

• Service Leadership - Setting the standard for exceptional customer service
• Growth & Innovation - Embracing new opportunities to strengthen our cooperative
• Efficiency - Delivering top-tier solutions with precision and expertise
• Community Commitment - Supporting and enriching the communities we serve
• Unity & Strength - Fostering collaboration for lasting success
• Employee Dedication - Investing in the people who drive our mission forward

For over a century, northeast Indiana has been home to a hardworking farming community built on integrity, resilience, and family values. These same principles remain at the heart of Ag Plus today.

What started as a modest group of farmers has grown into a thriving cooperative with over 1,400 members, serving communities across eleven counties. Despite our growth, we remain locally owned and operated - not by a distant boardroom, but by the farmers we proudly serve.

Ag Plus is open to everyone in northeastern Indiana - no memberships, no annual fees. Our success stays within the local markets we serve, benefiting our communities time and time again.

To best support our members, Ag Plus operates across five key divisions:

• Agronomy - Precision Ag, crop nutrients, protection, and seed solutions
• Energy - Reliable liquid fuels and LP gas services
• Feed - Quality bagged and bulk feed options
• Grain - Comprehensive grain services, including trucking
• Turf - A full line of turf products with expert advice

At Ag Plus, we remain committed to delivering value, fostering growth, and serving our communities for generations to come.

About the Role:

Location:South Whitley

Job Title:South Whitley Operations Manager

Division:Agronomy & Grain

Reports to:Chief Executive Officer

Summary: Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day grain and agronomy operations at the South Whitley location, including personnel, customer service, inventory, budgeting, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance. Ensures the location operates safely and efficiently while protecting grain quality, maintaining dependable facilities and equipment, supporting Ag Plus's grain and agronomy programs, and providing outstanding service to customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supports Ag Plus's Vision, Mission, and Business Values and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Promotes a positive, team-oriented work environment and provides courteous, professional service to customers and employees.
• Oversees the daily grain and agronomy operations of the South Whitley location, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Manages location expenses, cost controls, budgeting, and inventory levels based on seasonal operational needs.
• Promotes Ag Plus's grain and agronomy products, services, and programs to current and prospective customers.
• Assists in developing annual customer programs that may include soil testing, field mapping, product recommendations, field scouting, timely and accurate application, recordkeeping, and follow-up communication.
• Maintains regular contact with current customers and develops and follows up with prospective customers.
• Oversees grain…