Operations Manager (Ag Retail)

GreenPoint Ag•Hardinsburg, KY

14d

About The Position

The Operations Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the operations of the location. They are responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability of operations through the provision of effective methods and strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, management, industrial technology or industrial engineering; certain schools offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees in operations management; may be offset by other relevant experience
5+ years of relevant experience in the agriculture industry; may be offset by other relevant skills, abilities, and experience
Valid driver’s license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy
Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management
Knowledge of business and management principles and practices
Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices
Knowledge of human resource principles and practices
Knowledge of project management principles and practices
Strong planning and organizing skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt to changing operational requirements in conjunction with changing strategic objectives
Excellent computer including MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Financial and business acumen regarding agricultural retail business
Strong written and oral communication skills; interpersonal/managerial skills to deal effectively with a broad base of customers, suppliers, and location personnel; excellent conflict management skills
Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, talk, and hear. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. The employee is also regularly required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

Responsibilities

Coordinates, manages, and monitors the workings of various departments in the organization
Reviews financial statements and data; utilizes data to improve profitability; prepares and controls operational budgets; controls inventory; plans effective strategies for the financial wellbeing of the company; coordinates with Credit Department Staff and ensures adherence to established credit policies
Improves processes and policies in support of organizational goals; formulates and implements departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output; monitors adherence to rules, regulations, and procedures
Organizes recruitment and placement of required staff; establishes organizational structures; delegates tasks and accountabilities; establishes work schedules; supervises staff; monitors and evaluates performance
Coordinates and monitors the work of various departments involved in production, warehousing, pricing, and distribution of goods; monitors performance and implements improvements; ensures quality of products; manages quality and quantity of employee productivity; manages maintenance of equipment and machinery; provide technical support where necessary
Facilitates coordination and communication between support functions
Manages customer support functions
Assists location manager in the development of strategic plans for operational activity; implements and manages operational plans
Driving GreenPoint Ag’s Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals
Supervises staff, including hiring, scheduling, and assigning work, reviewing performance, and recommends salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, or terminations in partnership with Location Manager
Provide clear direction and leadership to all staff in line with GreenPoint Ag’s Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals
Coaching and development, team building, conflict resolution, continuous improvement