Location Manager - Evergreen FS - Eureka, IL

GrowMark • Eureka, IL

147d • $65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Are you passionate about agriculture and looking to grow your career with a leading agricultural solutions provider? Evergreen FS is seeking talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference in the lives of farmers and communities we serve. If you're dedicated, innovative, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• Normally requires an Associate's Degree in agricultural or business discipline, or the equivalent thereof, and 3 years or more of supervisory related work experience to demonstrate knowledge to effectively manage the assigned facilities and personnel.
• Understanding and experience with competitive adeptness, inventory management, customer credit worthiness, and product knowledge and proficiency, including fertilizers, ag chemicals, seed, soil needs, and field monitoring.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and have the ability to travel independently.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all applicable certifications, licenses, and permits. Including but not limited to a CDL, with proper endorsements, and a Commercial Applicator Spray License.
• Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.
• Prefer an understanding of agronomy and/or energy operations.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
• Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Hires, supervises, leads and develops both full-time and part-time assigned employees required to operate the facility. Trains employees to meet state, federal, and company regulatory and safety criteria.
• Responsible for assigned product ordering, profitable pricing, inventory control, and shipping/receiving of product. Schedules product delivery and oversees product application.
• Responsible for plant operations including dry fertilizer blending and loading, the handling of anhydrous ammonia, and the mixing and handling of ag chemicals and liquid fertilizer.
• Collaborates with the V.P. of Operations to ensure all equipment, rolling stock, and facilities are in good working order. Assists with annual budget planning process.
• Will assist Crops Specialist in selling to customers at the location or by phone.
• Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts.
• Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.
• Responsible for all necessary record keeping, maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.
• Follows Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Develops and implements business plans that maximize location profitability.

Benefits

• Fully funded pension
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees