Overview

Position Overview: This position will be responsible for overseeing all operations of the seed hub’s day-to-day workload. This includes, but is not limited to, having the ability to lead a team, ensure efficiencies are met, ensure customer’s orders are correct and delivered in a timely manner. Maintain Keystone standards in all operations, including the safety of all workers and customers.

 

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assist in managing the day-today operations of the facility according to divisional objectives, to provide patrons with prompt, courteous and effective service while maintaining the efficiency necessary to achieve a maximum margin of profit
  • Keep branch personnel up to date on their customer’s orders that are ready for them to either deliver or to have their customers pick up
  • Order all seed for the salespeople through the Agvance Ordering system and Seed Sales Tool
  • Palletize and otherwise make ready for shipment, all seed orders
  • Manage all downstream treatment of Soybeans
  • Assist with running application equipment and tender trucks, as needed
  • Assist Agronomy Branch’s with Operational Tasks – Deliveries, loading and unloading trucks
  • Maintain a safe working environment
  • Ensure that department facilities and equipment meet all federal, state, and OSHA regulations
  • Manage costs by eliminating shrink, managing inventories and maximizing efficiencies

 

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Must understand basic business principles of inventory management and personnel supervision
  • Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement, or ability to obtain
  • Category 1A and 4 applicators license, or ability to obtain
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Detail oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Must be a team player and enjoy the effort necessary to contribute to a successful operation and company
  • Ability and desire to solve problems in the fields of our customers and supporting locations
  • Should have a relative knowledge of crop diagnostics, crop protection, seed and fertility

 

Education and Experience:

  • BS Agriculture related degree preferred
  • 3 – 5 years progressive Agronomy related experience
  • Experience leading safety and business improvement strategies

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