agriculture Location Manager - Roanoke, IL

Simplot•Roanoke, IL

About The Position

The Agriculture Location Manager is an experienced supervisor responsible for the operations, administrative, delivery, and warehouse functions of a unit. The role oversees operational support services, including inventory management, budgeting, delivery, and records retention, and supervises and trains delivery, operations, administrative, and application staff, directly or through subordinate supervisors. The manager may also supervise other unit staff. The position coordinates and manages operational functions across a multiple-site unit valued at more than $15 million. Responsibilities include monitoring operational budgets and forecasts, evaluating labor, equipment, and inventory needs, overseeing office and warehouse functions, and ensuring product availability, prompt delivery, and customer service. The role works with the Unit Manager, Group and Region Regulatory function, and the marketing area to maintain safety and regulatory compliance and ensure efficient operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university.
10 or more years of related experience and/or training.
Advanced expertise in relevant technical areas, which may include mechanical systems, equipment, record-keeping, specialized computer equipment, and software packages.
Demonstrated supervisory, planning, organization, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
Proactive customer service and support beyond typical operational needs.
Analysis and problem-solving abilities to handle unusual assignments.
Advanced interaction skills and the ability to work successfully with people from other units and regions.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the Soilbuilder function is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure company safety programs are implemented and maintained and regulatory requirements are followed, in coordination with Group and Region Regulatory functions.
Assist the Unit Manager in preparing the budget for the area of responsibility.
Supervise operations, equipment, and facility improvements.
Supervise and train operations, application, delivery, and shipping/receiving staff; communicate safety procedures and ensure they are followed.
Arrange training as needed for specific equipment or seasonal product changes.
Coordinate with the marketing area to ensure efficient operations.
Prepare and monitor operational budgets and forecasts, review Unit operating expenses, and evaluate labor, equipment, and inventory needs.
Coordinate, facilitate, and manage operational functions across a multiple-site Unit valued at more than $15 million.
Supervise office functions, including inventory receipt and records, customer invoicing, payment receipt, and processing bills for product and operational purchases.
Supervise warehouse, delivery, and application functions to ensure product availability, prompt delivery, and service.
Supervise walk-in customer service and receive telephone orders from customers and Sales Representatives.
Prepare product mix instruction sheets, Material Safety Data Sheets, and work orders.
Supervise purchases of products sold at the Unit and ensure inventory is adequate for sales and delivery needs and is properly received and recorded.