Employment Type : Full-Time
Assistant Location Manager - GROWMARK FS Midwest - Yankton, SD Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, Job Type: Full-time
GROWMARK FS Midwest is headquartered in Manson, Iowa with branches across Northwest Iowa and Southeast South Dakota. GROWMARK FS Midwest employs approximately 120 individuals (including seasonal workers) and serves over 8,500 customers. GROWMARK FS Midwest offers energy, agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, feed, grain, and turf products and services. GROWMARK FS Midwest is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative with annual sales of $8.7 billion (FY 2019 data) providing agronomy, energy, facility planning, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services throughout North America. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by affiliated member cooperatives. More information is available at www.growmark.com.”
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT
Assists the Plant (Location) Manager with the supervision and leadership of the operations of the
assigned location including personnel, scheduling, logistics, product handling, application services,
and customer satisfaction. Assists in the development and implementation of plans that maximize
location profitability.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assists Plant Manager with supervision of all operations, scheduling service equipment, and
personnel at the assigned location
Trains, coaches, and counsels, employees to effectively develop individual talents and a team of
professionals.
Schedules and performs maintenance of assigned equipment, rolling stock, and facilities
Leads personnel to follow all safe operating procedures and regulations
Sets up material handling, blending, storage, transport and application equipment for blending and
delivery of products. Blends products according to recommended rates and procedures.
Responsible for the inventory control and turns in application records on a daily basis. Assures all
product is accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket
Develops or assists and applies the skills necessary to hire, supervise, lead, and develop a staff of
assigned employees
Assists in the development and implementation of business plans that maximize location profitability
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
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.
REQUIREMENTS
Normally requires an Associate’s Degree in agricultural discipline, or the equivalent thereof, and 2
years or more of agronomy operations related work experience or farming experience to demonstrate
knowledge to effectively assist in the management of the assigned facilities and personnel.
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
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Prefer an understanding of GROWMARK agronomy and/or energy operations.
Occasionally exposed or required to:
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
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