Seed Hub Manager

Keystone Cooperative • Summitville, IN

2d

About The Position

This position will work closely with the Director of Seed Business to implement and execute the Keystone Seed Hub strategy to its fullest.

Requirements

• Possess great interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills, include organization and scheduling of multiple tasks
• Willingness to learn new tasks; ability to brainstorm solutions
• Take initiative when answers need to be found
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work through changing priorities
• Self-motivated to manage deadlines
• Work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to learn company specific software
• Demonstrate practical skills with sound understanding of site management, staff management and field operations
• Required overtime as the season demands.
• Minimum of a Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements
• Valid driver’s license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree, in agriculture or related field; or a combination of education and/or experience
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Hub Operations Supports Keystone Cooperative’s stated Mission, Vision, and Business Values modeled in professional behaviors with our vendors and employees
• Identify and create efficiency of the greater Keystone Seed Business by looking across Hubs personnel, capital assets, and supply utilization.
• Be self-motivated to gain and demonstrate knowledge of products, services and technologies.
• Responsible for timely communication with the Seed Director on strategies and operational information that could improve outcomes.
• Support all downstream treatment of Soybeans, ensuring consistency and quality through onboarding, continued training and best practice sharing.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure that department facilities and equipment meet all federal, state, and OSHA regulations.
• Manage costs by eliminating shrink, managing inventories, and maximizing efficiencies.
• Asset Evaluation- Maintenance Plans, new additions, or improvements to current assets.
• Maximize asset deployment.
• Communicate and collaborate cross hub logistics to maximize inventory and serve the customer’s needs locally.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Systems Administration & Vendor Relationship Ensure timely orders and supply utilization.
• Provide coach, instruct & support on proper utilization of SSI Agvance & Seed Edge tools to Hub Specialist and Admin team
• Support ADMIN and Seed Hubs data entry and coding (Ie Replant & LCR)
• Be capable of supporting partner systems and processes.
• Work with Vendors systems to execute critical tasks by deadlines.
• Be knowledgeable in processes and communicate with Keystone Field.
• Hub Operations People Leadership Lead a team of 2 or more full time Operations and/or Driver/Operations individuals
• Supervise Seed operations specialist, operations, and other support roles to be defined.
• Provide coaching and development check-ins to ensure culture, process, and skill progression.
• Oversee the execution of day-to-day operations procedures across business working collaboratively with other internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement onboarding & continuous training for Operation Specialist and Seed Support onboarding.
• Grow seed & seed treatment sales through on farm and sales activity.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs to keep you feeling your best.
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Generous time off with pay to recharge and spend with loved ones.
• Career Growth: Training, development opportunities, and tuition assistance to help you reach your goals.
• Employee Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings and programs to make life outside of work even better.
• Join a team that invests in you—personally and professionally!

What This Job Offers

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