The Role
Manage agronomy operations across assigned locations, supervising spray rig operators and tender truck drivers. Oversee sales of seed, chemical, and fertilizer products; inventory control; equipment maintenance; application quality; regulatory compliance (DOT, OSHA, EPA); employee training, hiring, and performance management; budgeting; and safety programs. Provide agronomic recommendations, support field marketing, and complete manager-assigned projects.
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Description
Responsible for supervising agronomy operations for assigned locations including agronomy sales, quality of application, maintenance on all agronomy equipment, control of all agronomy product inventory, and maintaining safety and regulatory compliance issues. This position provides management direction to a staff of spray rig operators and tender truck drivers. Completes special projects as assigned by area manager.
Requirements
- Oversee operational functions of agronomy department at assigned locations including: operation of spray rigs and tender trucks; completion of work orders; training of spray rig operators; quality of spray applications; resolving of customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Make agronomic recommendations to customers using best practice decisions for the grower.
- Oversee the compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies (DOT, OSHA, EPA) and responsible for compliance training of employees.
- Maintain knowledge of all government regulations that affect your position.
- Supervise the daily activities of the spray rig operators and nurse truck drivers including: interviewing applicants, making hiring decisions, conducting training, writing performance appraisals, recommending salary and position changes..
- Oversee sale of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizer at assigned locations.
- Responsible for inventory control of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizer at assigned locations.
- Prepare and operate within budgets for all areas of responsibility.
- Train your new employees on all applicable MKC safety policies, conduct monthly safety meetings, insure your employees comply with MKC safety policies, and maintain safety records.
- Serve as back up to certified spray and spreader operators if needed.
- Work directly with Field Marketer assigned to your locations.
- Attend training classes assigned by your manager.
- Improve the agronomy sales for your assigned territory.
- Complete special projects assigned by your manager.
Skills Required
- Supervise agronomy operations and staff of spray rig operators and tender truck drivers
- Oversee operation of spray rigs and tender trucks and ensure quality of spray applications
- Make agronomic recommendations to customers using best practices
- Manage compliance with regulatory agencies (DOT, OSHA, EPA) and conduct compliance training
- Maintain knowledge of government regulations affecting the position
- Conduct hiring, interviewing, training, performance appraisals, and recommend salary/position changes
- Oversee sales and inventory control of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizer at assigned locations
- Prepare and manage budgets for areas of responsibility
- Train employees on company safety policies, run monthly safety meetings, and maintain safety records
- Serve as backup certified spray and spreader operator when needed
- Work directly with assigned Field Marketer and attend manager-assigned training classes
- Improve agronomy sales within assigned territory and complete special projects
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The Company
What We Do
Mid-Kansas Cooperative (MKC) is a full-service, farmer-owned cooperative offering a complete line of products, programs, and services for farm and urban customers throughout Kansas. It specializes in grain, agronomy, energy, feed, and risk management, serving over 10,000 members.
