Asst Mgr, Location - Sunrise FS - Leverett

About the role

Sunrise FS is headquartered in Virginia, Illinois, with branches in several counties. With approximately 200 employees and 14,000 customers, the cooperative operates in agronomy, energy, grain, tires, irrigation, and retail. As part of the GROWMARK System, Sunrise FS serves more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Plant (Location) Manager with supervision and leadership of the 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
• 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
• Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts
• Maintains the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image
• Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all applicable certifications, licenses, and permits
• Ability to work extended hours 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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Business knowledge
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Customer focus
• Decision making
• Skill development

Benefits

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

Benefits include:

• Fully funded pension
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental plans, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave)
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal opportunity employer. Background checks, drug tests, motor vehicle reports, and/or reference checks may be required.