Operations Manager, Retail Agriculture

Wilbur-Ellis • Grant, MI

14d • $75,600 - $100,810

About The Position

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. “We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.” Role Overview: The Ag Retail Operations Manager directs the interaction of cross-functional groups within the location including warehouse, production plants, safety, compliance, dispatch, and administrative processes. You will be responsible for ensuring each area of the business operates efficiently and interacts effectively with the other functions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience, agriculture industry is preferred
• Demonstrated track record in operations, logistics, and/or agriculture location/branch management
• Strong skills in directing the work of operational-level employees, ensuring productivity and adherence to standards

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Agriculture or Business-related field is preferred
• You have strong interpersonal and team building skills with an ability to establish and maintain relationships
• You enjoy building influence across teams, advising on financial and operational matters while fostering clear communication to support organizational goals
• You engage with internal teams and external stakeholders to support operations

Responsibilities

• Manage location operation including logistics, dispatch, and customer service personnel.
• Support and manage all employees including coaching and setting expectations.
• Ensure compliance with all federal laws and company policies.
• Collaborate with other locations in the district.
• Work with the sales team to determine operational solutions for customers.
• Oversee physical inventory counts and related adjustments.
• Manage the operational P&L, expenses, capital expenditures, budget, and gain approval for any large purchases needed for operations.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k).
• Employee Benefits: Take home a competitive salary and benefits you and your family deserve – from 401(K) matching, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation, work-life balance and more.
• Talent Development: When you grow, we all grow. We’ll help you forge your own career pathway through continuous learning and skills development, mentorship programs, growth opportunities, business resource groups and career coaching.
• A Culture That Cares: We are one of the largest family-owned, privately held companies in the world – which means as an employee you can enjoy the best of both worlds: The flexibility and close-knit culture of an independent company with the resources and reputation of 100+ years of business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager