Feed & Agronomy Manager - Land O'Lakes Inc.

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Feed & Agronomy Manager

One of our members has a need for a Director of Feed & Agronomy in South Dakota.

Position Description:

This Director of Feed & Agronomy will lead and develop effective Feed and Agronomy operations in South Dakota and Wyoming, to achieve profitability and company growth objectives. Ensuring high levels of organizational effectiveness, communication, continued employee development and team building, as well as improve employee - customer relationships. This position will report to the CEO.

Responsibilities

This position requires the ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all required Federal, State and Company policies. Demonstrate attention to detail, able to make good judgements quickly and the ability to multi-task.

• Responsible for obtaining profitable results through the Feed & Agronomy operations and sales team using motivation, counseling, skills development and product knowledge development.
  
• Purchasing and distribution of Feed, Feeders, Feed & Livestock Equipment, Animal Health products and Agronomy products.
  
• Oversee sourcing Supply, A/R & Collections.
  
• Directly supervises location managers and Feed & Agronomy employees, including hiring, terminating, coaching, counseling and creating development plans for each location manager.
  
• Supervise and manage team through training and clear job assignment.
  
• Complete employee performance reviews according to Company policies.
  
• Oversee, monitor, and enforce all location operations, systems, applications, processes, policies and procedures.
  
• Design and implement a strategic business plan that will lead to profitable growth.
  
• Develops relationships with key vendors and works with them to implement marketing programs that create profitable business growth.
  
• Works with company marketing and advertising staff to develop, as well as implement Feed & Agronomy marketing and advertising programs.
  
• Supports and participates in the development of safety, compliance practices and policies.
  
• Review monthly equipment/vehicle inspection reports, monthly inventory reports, mileage/fuel reports, repairs, and company expenditures.
  
• Maintain vehicle fleet by coordinating the preventative maintenance of vehicles, repairs and licensing.
  
• Cultivate and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
  
• Ensure liquid products and services are provided to customers in a safe, efficient, and customer-oriented manner, consistent with Company policies, as well as with Federal and State Regulations.
  
• Ensure security, integrity and confidentiality of data.
  

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. Employees should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Requirements

Preferred Education and Experience

• 4-year degree in Business Management or other business/agriculture related field of study.
  
• 5+ years of industry experience.
  
• 5+ years of experience in supervision.
  
• 5+ years of experience in Profit & Loss Statement responsibility.
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  
• Ability to learn business accounting systems.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  

If you have questions about how to apply, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.