Location Manager

Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by over 6,700 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. For more information, please visit At Agtegra, our mission is simple: ' Do something great for my farm and family that nobody else will do ' To accomplish this, Agtegra offers diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities. Your personal and professional needs matter here - which is why we offer a variety of competitive benefits to employees, including healthcare and retirement, generous paid-time-off (PTO), family leave, and a clothing allowance just to name a few. It's not just a job at Agtegra - it's a place where we invite all employees to Start Here. Grow Here . POSITION SUMMARY The Location Manager directly manages the work and interaction of groups within the location. With a focus on safety, compliance and customer service, this position oversees all daily functions within a specified location. Carries out supervisory functions in accordance with Agtegra's polices and applicable laws. This work would include managing customer relationships, budgeting, profit and loss stewardship, and managing staff. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for directing employees in all aspects of operations including unloading, loading, and sales of grain commodities and agronomy products. Conduct performance reviews, mentor employees, and coach the team through continuous improvement efforts. Coach and motivate team members to meet performance standards through coaching, feedback, goal setting, communicating and maintaining fair and consistent application of policies and practices. Provide leadership in managing team performance, including setting measurable goals, tracking metrics, and holding employees accountable. Maintain and grow grain and agronomy volume and overall sales for the location. Building relationships and establishing trust with new and current customers, communicating and promoting grain marketing products, services, and programs that meet customer needs. Working in conjunction with grain merchandisers and agronomy department to plan and direct grain and agronomy sales programs. Coordinating distribution, maintaining quality, and sales in accordance with Agtegra policies, principles, and procedures on grain commodities. Understanding and enforcing Agtegra Credit Policy. Responsible for maintaining a profitable location through managing staffing levels, expense management, revenue maximization, and risk management. Creating an annual business plan that will help forecast the upcoming year's balance sheet. Utilizing forecasts and software programs while relying on experience to help leverage inventory control. Additional responsibilities as directed by upper management, may include participating in meetings, training, recruiting, community relations, or committees. Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program and DOT regulations. Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. English Proficiency Must be 18 years or older. Bachelor's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two (2) years related experience or training; or combination of education and experience. Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, EPA and policies and procedures Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices, including program planning, contract requirements, budgeting, direction, coordination, and evaluation. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization. Proficient in Microsoft Office (M.S. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and internet. Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS CDL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.

Created: 2024-11-05