Fertilizer Manager

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC•Frederick, MD

About The Position

The Fertilizer Manager supervises and coordinates the activities of the branch fertilizer operations team including the fertilizer set up team and the Truck Drivers. This position is also responsible for fertilizer inventory, bulk storage, tank farm operations, blending of liquid and dry fertilizers and delivery and set-up for customers. This manager will also assist the Branch Manager in our fertilizer markets and provide technical training to the sales team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Three years of relevant work experience is required.
A thorough understanding of fertilizer products, blending, logistics and marketing strategies is required.
Leadership experience.
Knowledge of DOT regulations.
Knowledge of small engine and pump repair.
Welding experience.
Marketing experience.
Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle. Must be able to meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.
Successful completion of a drug screen and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.

Responsibilities

Purchases fertilizer and maintains inventory control.
Manages bulk storage for tank farm.
Ensures regulatory compliance of fertilizer equipment.
Directs the blending of liquid and dry fertilizers.
Analyzes product profitability and efficient utilization of company-owned equipment.
Assists the Branch Manager in developing marketing plans to maximize fertilizer income.
Provides technical training to the branch sales team.
May be required to drive a company vehicle.
Manages other members of the team.
Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
Reliable and regular attendance is required.
Follows all company policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
Education Assistance.
And much more!