Agronomy Operations Specialist

Keystone Cooperative • Templeton, IN

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About The Position

The Agronomy Operations Specialist assists in managing the facility’s day-to-day operations in accordance with divisional objectives. The role helps provide patrons with prompt, courteous, and effective service while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability. It supports workforce management, customer and supplier relationships, planning for operational growth, safety and regulatory compliance, inventory management, and account-related tasks.

Requirements

• Understand basic business principles of inventory management and personnel supervision.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Possess a Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement and a Category 1A applicator’s license, or be able to obtain them; the description also specifies a minimum Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement.
• Have strong customer relations and service skills.
• Have experience leading safety and business improvement strategies.
• Be detail-oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be a team player willing to contribute to a successful operation and company.
• Have the ability and desire to solve problems in customers’ fields.
• Have relevant knowledge of crop diagnostics, crop protection, seed, and fertility.
• Have computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Have a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or an equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Have a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s Motor Vehicle Review requirements.
• Obtain and maintain state commercial applicator certification as required by the state.

Nice To Haves

• Farming experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the workforce through responsible training and clear job assignments and explanations.
• Build relationships with customers and key suppliers.
• Assist in establishing and implementing short-term goals consistent with long-range operational growth plans, including facility, equipment, and personnel needs.
• Communicate with the manager and use resources such as other branch managers, credit, marketing, and human resources to maximize profitability.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Help ensure department facilities and equipment comply with federal, state, and OSHA regulations.
• Help maintain inventories to provide service with minimal delivery delays while meeting inventory-turn goals.
• Assist with handling tasks for assigned accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time