Location Manager - Offering Commitment Bonus

This position is eligible for a Commitment Bonus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Include but are not limited to the following) Administration * Supervise location employees while providing guidance and oversight.

* Provide vision and leadership for the location team.

* Schedule and facilitate location group and individual meetings.

Provide Direction & Assistance * Direct the education and development of the location team through classes and coaching.

* Fill openings by evaluating, interviewing, and extending offers to potential candidates.

Coach and train new employees * Collect sensitive and difficult accounts receivable instances, as necessary.

* Direct safety practices and awareness of established safety needs as defined by safety staff.

* Review inventory reconciliations with area managers when presented with inconsistencies.

Operations * Collaborate with dispatchers and area managers to execute an organized logistics plan daily.

* Remain knowledgeable and involved in sales marketing programs of all departments.

* Assist with daily location operations as needed.

Budgeting & Finances * Work towards meeting established location budgets prepared annually by department.

* Work with area and district managers on potential site expansion and growth opportunities.

Other * Promote the company culture that is focused on providing complete sales, service, and employee development.

* Written and oral communication to Area Managers, District Managers, Senior Leadership, and the CEO as required.

BASIC EMPLOYMENT EXPECTATIONS: Safety * Performs work safely and uses the appropriate PPE.

* Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions.

* Considers the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers.

* Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain.

Communication * Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisor, departments, and fellow employees.

* Communicates with supervisor and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early.

Accountability & Professionalism * Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual.

* Carries a fair share of the workload.

* Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions.

* Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work.

* Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the work environment.

Customer Service * Continually works to satisfy customers to address questions/concerns through effective communication, solving problems, responding to questions, and managing their expectations.

Personal/Professional Development * Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals.

* Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: * Significant agribusiness-related experience.

At least 5 years of experience in grain and/or agronomy operations.

* Must be licensed and insurable to drive.

Class A CDL (Commercial Driver s License) with HazMat endorsement and pesticide handler's license required.

* Must possess an array of interpersonal communication skills for interacting with varying personalities, roles, circumstances and emotional status of teammates, customers, and contractors.

* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

* Understand the seasonality of the farm supply business and the in-season time commitment.

* Thorough understanding of grain handling equipment and processes, including unit train loading.

* Complete knowledge of custom application and similar agronomy equipment.

* Must possess proficiencies of common computer programs and processes.

* Must understand common mathematics associated with account balancing and purchasing.

* Possesses problem solving capability and understands the operational processes.

* Must be able to guide employees while maintaining their individualism in tasks and direction.