Location Manager at Innovative Ag Services

Due to Promotion IAS is Hiring!

Location Manager, Central City, IA

Primary Objective:  To provide the leadership and management needed for growth and effective operations of the location for the benefit of IAS and its members.

 Major Accountabilities:

The following duties are typical for this job.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

• Recruit, hire, and train all full-time and seasonal location personnel when necessary.


• Supervise location operations and efficient distribution of farm supply products.


• Safekeeping of the location’s physical product inventory and accurate accounting thereof.


• Maintain location hours to meet seasonal demands.


• Manage labor and variable expenses in the location’s cost of operations.


• Determine the best use of marketing strategies available for our customers and coordinate with our grain department personnel to promote those strategies.


• Gain in market share growth of bushels purchased annually.


• Control location inventories to meet seasonal demand.


• Maintain location’s assets effectively; supervise maintenance program.


• Provide a level of customer service that promotes growth in sales and purchases.


• Manage grain facility operations and quality control; maximize blending opportunities.


• Effective communications with marketing teams to accomplish volume goals.


• Completion of inter-company and regulatory requirements on a timely basis.


• Manage location’s accounts receivable loss to less than .1% of sales.


• Practice and enforce safety policies and procedures; minimize lost time accidents.


• Maintain a clean and organized facility.


• Accept and carry out other assigned tasks.

 Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of and experience in agricultural sales and retail management, including areas of feed, fertilizer, and grain.


• Mechanical aptitude including a basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems and knowledge of various machines and tools including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.


• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.


• Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.


• Ability to organize, deal with change effectively and work on multiple tasks concurrently.


• Microsoft Office suite programs, including Word & Excel.


• AS400 computer operation

 Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:

•  Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds.  Also flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.   Also, trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time.  Some tasks involve repetitive motion.


• Agricultural Environment – Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agricultural products.


• Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.

Excellent Compensation & Benefits Package!

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