Agronomy Assistant Operations Manager

Position: AGRONOMY ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER
Location: Country Village Mobile Estates

It is Centra Sota Cooperative’s vision to improve lives and create a more vibrant future for farmers, families, and communities in Central MN. We are a people-focused cooperative offering honest and helpful information, innovative products, and exceptional service from a reliable team of experts who care.

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of this role is to assist with managing and coordinating the agronomy operational functions and staff at the location. This person must be flexible, coachable, with a great attitude while ensuring excellent customer service. This person must be self-driven, exercise independent judgement and manage multiple tasks with a positive attitude. This person will have excellent leadership skills and excel at identifying ways for operations to become more effective and efficient.

Primary Functions: (The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following)
Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and all other employee relations, in coordination with HR when appropriate

Help train new hires and provide ongoing education (including product knowledge) for all employees

Assist the manager with setting criteria for staff, creating daily work plans, production goals and employee schedules

Help coach, develop, and evaluate staff based on performance metrics, actively utilizing our Check-In process

Utilize current tools and technology for equipment dispatch and deliveries

Operating equipment, truck driving and miscellaneous shop work Assist with managing and maintaining accurate inventory and product handling

Maintain quality manufacturing and mixing to assure quality standards

Maintain safe, clean and neat equipment, warehouses and facilities

Provide superior customer service and resolve complaints quickly and appropriately, while maintaining open communication with both sales and operators

Enforce regular equipment maintenance plans and procedures

Demonstrate a commitment to doing what is right, a solid work ethic, a strong sense of ownership, a passion for agriculture, and genuine respect for others

Model and teach safe behavior while enforcing all safety policies

Observe and enforce all company policies

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements /

Qualifications:

2-year college degree in related field or any combination of education, training and experience providing required knowledge, skills, and abilities2 years prior experience in related setting, with demonstrated progressive track record

Must be skilled in the operation of all location equipment

Strong team work, leadership and listening skills, and inspires respect and trust

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact effectively with staff, customers, and other business partners

Commitment to excellence and high standards in terms of providing outstanding customer service, problem solving and managing difficult situations

Ability to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment

Resourceful, self-starter with good independent, ethical, decision-making ability

Excellent organizational skills including detail oriented, multi-tasking, planning, and prioritizing

Results-oriented, accurate and thorough with a commitment to accountability

Understands and actively works with basic business concepts (budgets, profit margins and revenue)
Strong technical competency with an interest in staying current on leading edge precision technology

Excellent computer skills with the ability to learn key operational computer programs

Must Comply with current driver qualification requirements and our Drug and Alcohol Policy

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in agricultural related program.

Applicators license

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