NEW Cooperative, Inc · 4 days ago
Port of Blencoe Location Manager
Blencoe, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNEW Cooperative, Inc is a leading agribusiness company, and they are seeking a Port of Blencoe Location Manager to oversee the location operations. The role involves supervising employees, managing logistics, ensuring safety practices, and meeting budgetary goals.
AgricultureAgTechFarming
Responsibilities
Supervise location employees while providing guidance and oversight
Provide vision and leadership for the location team
Schedule and facilitate location of group and individual meetings
Direct the education and development of the location team through classes and coaching
Fill openings by evaluating, interviewing, and extending offers to potential candidates. Coach and train new employees
Collect sensitive and difficult accounts in receivable instances, as necessary
Direct safety practices and awareness of established safety needs as defined by safety staff
Review inventory reconciliations with area managers when presented with inconsistencies
Collaborate with dispatchers and area managers to execute an organized logistics plan daily
Remain knowledgeable and involved in sales marketing programs of all departments
Assist with daily location operations as needed
Work towards meeting established location budgets prepared annually by department
Work with area and district managers on potential site expansion and growth opportunities
Promote the company culture that is focused on providing complete sales, service, and employee development
Written and oral communication with Area Managers, District Managers, Senior Leadership, and the CEO as required
Performs work safely and uses the appropriate PPE
Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions
Consider the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers
Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain
Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisors, departments, and fellow employees
Communicate with supervisor and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early
Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual
Carries a fair share of the workload
Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions
Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work
Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the work environment
Continually works to satisfy customers to address questions/concerns through effective communication, solving problems, responding to questions, and managing their expectations
Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals
Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job
Qualification
Required
Significant agribusiness-related experience. At least 5 years of experience in grain and/or agronomy operations
Must be licensed and insurable to drive. Class A CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with HazMat endorsement and pesticide handler's license required
Must possess an array of interpersonal communication skills for interacting with varying personalities, roles, circumstances and emotional status of teammates, customers, and contractors
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Understand the seasonality of the farm supply business and the in-season time commitment
Thorough understanding of grain handling equipment and processes, including unit train loading
Complete knowledge of custom applications and similar agronomy equipment
Must possess proficiency in common computer programs and processes
Must understand common mathematics associated with account balancing and purchasing
Possesses problem solving capability and understands the operational processes
Must be able to guide employees while maintaining their individualism in tasks and direction
Company
NEW Cooperative, Inc
NEW Cooperative, Inc is a member-owned cooperative with 82 operating locations throughout Iowa and Northern Missouri.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Keith Jensen
Chief Financial Officer
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