Plant Manager - Stephenson Service Company - Stockton, IL

Growmark • Stockton, CA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Crop Sales Manager/General Manager, the Plant Manager supervises the operations at the assigned location. This includes scheduling, logistics, product handling, rolling stock, plant operations of satellite locations, and on-site customer sales. The role assists in the development and implementation of objectives, goals, and operational policies to maximize location profits and effectiveness for the company.

Requirements

• Requires a college degree in Ag or Business preferred and some supervisory experience is preferred.
• Previous applicator or related experience and training to demonstrate the ability to work with people can be a replacement of the above with willingness to learn.
• Demonstrate functional math skills and reading and writing legibility so others can read what has been written.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Understanding of basic computer skills as they relate to Ag business.
• Must possess or be able to acquire a CDL License with all required endorsements, e.g., air brakes, and hazardous materials.
• Must obtain a current State of Illinois, Custom Applicator’s Spraying License.

Responsibilities

• Display a positive attitude and good personal appearance with the customers.
• Responsible for all monthly inventories, including Fertilizers, Chemicals, Seeds, Fuels, Oils, L.P. Parts and equipment.
• Supervises leads and develops both full-time and part-time assigned employees required to operate the location.
• Assist in the hiring of new full-time and part-time employees that are needed at the plant for operations.
• Serves as the primary contact person for all operational needs for all departments at the location for people management.
• Serves as the primary contact at the location for operational needs for customers.
• Helps train employees to meet state, federal, and company regulatory and safety needs.
• Responsible for product ordering, inventory control, and shipping and receiving of seed, fertilizer, chemicals, and facility supplies.
• Responsible for efficient plant operations of blending, loading, handling, mixing, and delivery of ag products which includes chemicals, liquid and dry fertilizers, anhydrous ammonia, and seed products.
• Responsible for the maintenance, records, and appearance of all company equipment used at the location.
• Helps in the planning of said maintenance, changes, and improvements of the company equipment used at the location.
• Responsible for counter sales and phone sales of agronomy and energy products and the forwarding of orders to the right sales personnel and customer inquiries to the right departments.
• Assists sales personnel in increasing sales through the operational role of meeting the needs of the grower.
• Communicates with all salespeople in an orderly way to answer any concerns about operations issues involving customer service issues at plant locations.
• Responsible for the timely follow-up with salespeople of problems that arise from customer complaints about services received.
• Stay current on agronomy and energy-related products and services offered by the company.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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