Location Manager

AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE•Highmore, SD

115d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grain Location Manager directly manages the work and interaction of groups within the location. With a focus on safety, compliance and customer service, this position oversees all daily functions within a specified location. This work would include managing customer relationships, budgeting, profit and loss stewardship, and managing staff. Carries out supervisory functions in accordance with applicable laws and Agtegra's policies and safety culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 4 years related experience or training; or combination of education and experience.
Experience with grain elevators and facility maintenance is required.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
English Proficiency
Must be 18 years or older.
Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, EPA and policies and procedures
Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices, including program planning, contract requirements, budgeting, direction, coordination, and evaluation.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (M.S. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and internet.
Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Directing employees in all aspects of operations including unloading, loading, and sales of grain commodities, conducting performance reviews, mentoring, and coaching the team through continuous improvement efforts.
Coach and motivate team members to meet performance standards through coaching, feedback, goal setting, communicating and maintaining fair and consistent application of policies and practices.
Provide leadership in managing team performance, including setting measurable goals, tracking metrics, and holding employees accountable.
Building relationships and establishing trust with new and current customers, communicating and promoting grain marketing products, services, and programs that meet customer needs.
Working in conjunction with grain merchandisers to plan and direct grain sales programs. Coordinating distribution, maintaining quality, and sales in accordance with Agtegra policies, principles, and procedures on grain commodities. Understanding and enforcing Agtegra Credit Policy.
Responsible for maintaining a profitable location through managing staffing levels, expense management, revenue maximization, and risk management. Creating an annual business plan that will help forecast the upcoming year’s balance sheet. Utilizing forecasts and software programs while relying on experience to help leverage inventory control.
Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program and DOT regulations.
Other duties as assigned