Nutrient Management Supervisor Job Alden Iowa USA,Business

Location: Alden

General Description

Responsible for the organization and application of our internal manure application division within the company.

Key Job Responsibilities

Manage and train staff assigned to the manure application crew.
Operate manure application and pump equipment safely and properly
- Testing and calibration of gas monitors before the start of the application season
Lead the application of manure by:
- Directing overall workflow of operations based on field readiness
- Develop Standard Operating Procedure (SOP's) for manure application.
- Ensure proper rate of manure is applied
- Make certain manure toolbar functions properly
- Ensure hose is moved efficiently to keep applicator moving
- Make sure hose is moved properly to prevent hose ruptures
- Manage activities within approved bio-security routes and limit the transfer of disease between production sites
- Troubleshooting equipment issues as they arise
  - Coordinate repairs services for issues beyond the teams abilities
- Coordinate and comply with the manure management plans
  - Collect and enter data for the manure reporting system
  - Coordinate and communicate with contract manure application crews.
  - Compile, complete, and report necessary documentation for invoicing facility owners, applicators, and recipients of the manure.
- Perform maintenance and repairs on manure equipment
  - Manage equipment maintenance schedules
- Provide support to site operations, as needed
  - Assist in the movement of pumps and hose from pit to pit and site to site
  - Aid in troubleshooting issues as they arise
  - Troubleshoot data integration between Greenstar, Ag Leader or other data management platforms.
  - Backup operator for manure crew and other operational department as needed
- Work internally with Summit Farm Manager and Agronomist to develop the nutrient management budget for the upcoming crop year.
  - Provide manure application rates and cost per acre to compare commercial fertilizer costs.
  - Manage 3rd party applicators and summit farms applicators as applied information in the John Deere ops, ag leader or other data management platforms.
- Operational coordination and compliance of composting dry lot manure
  - Operating and maintenance of manure equipment
  - Work with producers to market dry lot manure
  - Taking temperature readings and manure samples to verify the quality and application rate of compost and lot manure.
  - Verifying that all the soil sample and easements are up to date for the Nutrient management plan.
- Off season duties
  - Equipment operation
  - Washing machinery and preparing for storage
  - Machinery maintenance and repair
  - Hauling grain or bales with semi-tractor and trailer
  - Snow removal
  - Assist with ARG GIS project on swine site mapping
- All other duties assigned by the manager

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervising those assigned to the manure application crew by planning, assigning and directing work responsibilities.
Provides employees, both current and new with updated training on positions that fall within the manure department.
Coordinates with Human Resources and/or the Environmental Operations Manager to respond to employee concerns or complaints and handles disciplinary action accordingly.
Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive while providing regular feedback throughout the year.

Preferred Job Requirements

Minimum 3+ years of manure application and experience in agricultural production with a valid, unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver's License
Valid driver's license with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
This individual must have exceptional organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and present the company in a professional manner while having good customer service skills.
Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively and work within a team environment
Ability to adapt to changing conditions while maintaining positivity and an entrepreneurial and innovative mind set
Willingness to work within a team environment
Operational knowledge of agricultural equipment
Clear understanding of the Appendix A for the State of Iowa

Work Environment

This position will perform tasks in outside weather conditions.
The environment can be loud with exposure to fumes, gases and dust within various settings such as but limited to field, livestock site, warehouse, shop, etc.
This position will require some tasks to be performed within an office setting.

Physicality Requirements

Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
The employee must be able to continuously repeat necessary movements such as bending, lifting and different hand movements as needed to complete tasks
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75
Ability to drive a vehicle for prolonged periods of
Ability to climb in and out of agricultural equipment.

Position Type

This position is full time with the availability to work weekends during Spring and Falls seasons while being available…