Agronomy Operations Specialist

Keystone Cooperative • Templeton, IN

5d

About The Position

This role assists in managing the facility’s day-to-day operations in accordance with divisional objectives. It provides patrons with prompt, courteous, and effective service while maintaining operational efficiency to achieve maximum profit margins.

The specialist helps supervise and train the workforce, build relationships with customers and key suppliers, establish and implement short-term goals aligned with long-range growth plans, and coordinate with the manager and other company resources to maximize profitability. The role also supports safe and compliant facility operations, inventory management, and assigned account tasks.

Requirements

• Understand basic business principles of inventory management and personnel supervision.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Possess a Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement and a Category 1A applicator license, or have the ability to obtain them.
• Excellent customer relations and service skills.
• Experience leading safety and business improvement strategies.
• Detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be a team player and willing to contribute to a successful operation and company.
• Ability and desire to solve problems in customers’ fields.
• Possess relevant knowledge of crop diagnostics, crop protection, seed, and fertility.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or an equivalent qualification 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.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with company policy.
• Must obtain and maintain required state commercial applicator certification as required by the state.
• Minimum Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement.

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 the customer base and key suppliers.
• Assist in establishing and implementing short-term goals consistent with long-range plans for growth in the operation, including facility, equipment, and personnel.
• Communicate with the manager and use additional resources, such as other branch managers, credit, marketing, and human resources, to maximize profitability.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure department facilities and equipment meet federal, state, and OSHA regulations.
• Help maintain inventories to ensure service with minimum delivery delays while maintaining inventory-turn goals.
• Assist with handling tasks for assigned accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time