FEED OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
AgState is currently seeking a Feed Production Supervisor to support a fast-paced, diverse, and growing organization! Do you possess outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills? If so, this is the perfect position for you!
Under the direction of the Location Lead, plan and coordinate feed department personnel and operations in a manner that will optimize the company's market share and savings, improve the AgState's efficiency, promote safety, help achieve the company's missions and goals, and result in outstanding customer service. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include hiring and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in working with agriculture and providing exceptional customer service to our producers. You will find a team atmosphere committed to safety and excellent customer service, along with a stable career that offers outstanding benefits!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Always utilize good customer service skills, when servicing and greeting customers, and when working with co-workers and other departments within the company.
- Demonstrate work habits that develop, build, and support the team concept within the organization.
- Assist in the establishment and communication of department goals with the feed team.
- Monitor employee performance and ensure all employees comply and operate location equipment in a safe manner and safety policies are being followed.
- Ensure quality standards meet or exceed customers’ expectations.
- Coordinate daily schedule to expedite custom mixing and grinding.
- Ensure equipment is maintained on a regular schedule to avoid breakdowns and anticipate and plan for major overhauls requiring shutdowns.
- Coordinate with delivery team to deliver feed to customers in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ensure all incoming shipments are unloaded promptly and a sample is captured with each load done by the production team.
- Support training efforts for personnel and monitor employee performance.
- Share in the accountability/responsibility of monthly inventory.
- Supports other locations as needed.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license and good driving record preferred.
- Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to communicate effectively and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Additional training in supervisory skills, agronomic background and budgeting desired.
**Our values ~ RISE: Respect- ~ Integrity ~ Safety ~ Excellence **
AgState offers a generous benefits package including 401K Match or Defined Benefit (Pension) Retirement Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Salary Continuation, Long Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance, Career Growth and Development Opportunities, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Education Assistance, Employee discounts and local discounts, Paid Holidays, Clothing Allowance, and a generous Paid Time off Accrual.
Equal Opportunity Employer - we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage employees at AgState to bring authenticity to work every day.
APPLY NOW!
To submit your application or to view our other openings within the company visit us online at www.AgState.org. Contact Human Resources for an Internal Application.
Skills Required
- Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and prioritize tasks
- Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Valid state motor vehicle operator's license and good driving record
- Bachelor's degree or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Additional training in supervisory skills, agronomic background, and budgeting
What We Do
AgState is a farmer-owned agricultural cooperative serving producers across Northwest Iowa. It provides agronomic advice and crop inputs, grain handling and marketing services, risk-management products, high-quality animal feed, and energy products. The cooperative also offers financing and data-management tools, and operates grain facilities, retail agronomy outlets, and feed mills. Its mission is to help producers prosper through locally managed service, expertise, and solutions that support farm operations.
