Area Location Manager - Kentucky

Summary

The Location Manager is responsible for leading the location teams and focused on achieving the goals and priorities of the company. Priority is to ensure all location personnel has a vigorous understanding and adherence of company’s safety policies and procedures along with supervising operational and support staffs at the locations; including staffing, training, order fulfillment, inventory management, budgeting, fleet management, equipment maintenance, procurement and records retention. Directly, or through subordinate supervisors, supervises and trains all operations, administrative, and application staff and may supervise other location staff.

Key Responsibilities

• In conjunction with Group and Simplot EHS&S function, ensures company safety programs (ex. CARE) are implemented, maintained, and regulatory requirements (i.e. DOT and environmental) are adhered to through weekly safety meetings, direct actions or management oversight. Ensures safety policies and procedures are communicated and followed along with maintaining and ensuring proper certifications.
• Provides leadership to Locations in coordination with the Market Manager and Crop Advisors to ensure efficient operations along with strong customer commitment (internal and external).
• Organizes day-to-day operations resources, work practices and procedures to optimize utilization of resources and efficiency of the business. Manages operations, logistics, procurement, equipment, rolling stock, and facility improvements, which includes capital and project management accountability. Ensures effective workforce maintained by selecting, coaching, training, and managing performance of Location personnel.
• Supervises service to walk-in customers, receives telephone orders from customers and Sales Representatives. Prepares product mix instruction sheets, Material Safety Data Sheets, and work orders.  
• Supervises the purchase of all products sold at the Locations and ensures adequate inventory to meet sales and delivery needs. Ensures appropriate receipt and record keeping for Location inventory.

Disclaimer   The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Typical Education

Associate’s degree (A.A. or equivalent).  Combination of education, training and/or experience will be considered for this position.

Skills & Relevant Experience

• 2+ years related experience and/or training
• Agricultural industry experience
• Advanced interpersonal and interaction skills; ability to lead, communicate and motivate team as well as ability to successfully deal with people from other locations/regions.
• Advanced expertise relating to the assigned functional area, in specific technological areas which would include: mechanical, equipment, record-keeping.
• Knowledge of farming environments, knowledge of chemical and fertilizer requirements and application techniques, knowledge of geographic area including types of crops and farming requirements and cultural practices would be helpful
• Incumbents typically have experience in the industry or experience within Simplot Grower Solutions
• Demonstrated supervisory, planning, organization, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Ability to maximize productivity within a team environment. Proactive in providing customer service and support beyond typical operational needs
• Analysis and problem-solving abilities to deal with out-of-the-ordinary assignments
• Distinguishing Features: Works independently under general guidelines. Incumbent uses established procedures, customer needs, goals, and Supervisor direction to set priorities. Demonstrated focus on meeting customer expectations and working to deliver excellent customer service
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to lead, communicate and motivate teams
• Creative problem solver
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with MicroSoft Office Suite
• Ability to become familiar with industry related software

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs
• Must be willing and able to work Ag Industry hours, which may include:  early mornings, late evening, weekends, holidays as seasonal needs demand