Plant/Location Manager - GROWMARK FS, LLC - Bridgeton, NJ

GROWMARK, Inc. • Bridgeton, NJ

7d • $70,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides management, supervision, and leadership of the operations of the assigned location including personnel, scheduling, logistics, product handling, application services, and customer satisfaction. Develops and implements of business plans that maximize location profitability.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in agricultural or business discipline, or the equivalent thereof, and 3 years or more of supervisory related work experience.
• 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.
• Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.
• 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 GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer an understanding of GROWMARK agronomy and/or energy operations.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision and leadership for the Assist Plant Manager, Operators, Ag Operations, and Administrative Assistant personnel assigned to the location.
• 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 Operations Manager to insure all equipment, rolling stock, and facilities are in good working order. Assists with annual budget planning process.
• Responsible to sell to customers at the location or by phone.
• Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts. Develops and implements business plans that maximize location profitability.
• Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.
• Responsible for maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.
• Follows GROWMARK’s 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with competitive company matching
• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection
• generous paid time off (PTO)
• paid holidays
• parental leave
• free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree