Agronomy Assistant Manager

Duties And Responsibilities

• Aid in managing the daily operations of the facility to ensure prompt, courteous, and effective service.
• Supervise mixing, loading, and dispatch activities.
• Manage facility assets including routine maintenance, equipment replacement planning, and driver equipment inspections.
• Oversee location risk management, ensuring compliance with regulations, conducting safety and emergency response training, and performing ongoing site inspections (DOT, Driver records, state chemist records).
• Directly manage a portion of the operational team, defining clear job assignments, providing training, and offering ongoing coaching.
• Help maintain inventories at appropriate levels to ensure service with minimal delivery delays while meeting inventory turnover goals.
• Assist in making crop protection and fertility recommendations using SSI, DataOnTouch, field plans, and record keeping.
• Contribute to the establishment and implementation of short-term goals and budgets that align with long-range growth plans for the operation, including facility, equipment, and personnel.
• Communicate effectively with the manager and utilize additional resources (other branch managers, credit, marketing, human resources, etc.) to enhance profitability.
• Support sales activities and handle tasks for assigned accounts.

Skills And Qualifications

• Class A CDL with hazmat endorsement.
• Category 1A applicators license.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a successful operation and company.
• Desire and capability to solve problems in the fields of crop diagnostics, crop protection, seed, and fertility.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture related field preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive agronomy-related experience.
• Relative knowledge of crop diagnostics, crop protection, seed, and fertility.