AGRONOMY ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER

It is Centra Sota Cooperative’s vision to improve lives and create a more vibrant future for farmers, families, and communities in Central MN. We are a people-focused cooperative offering honest and helpful information, innovative products, and exceptional service from a reliable team of experts who care.

Position Summary: The primary responsibility of this role is to assist with managing and coordinating the agronomy operational functions and staff at the location. This person must be flexible, coachable, with a great attitude while ensuring excellent customer service. This person must be self-driven, exercise independent judgement and manage multiple tasks with a positive attitude. This person will have excellent leadership skills and excel at identifying ways for operations to become more effective and efficient.

Primary Functions: (The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following)

• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and all other employee relations, in coordination with HR when appropriate
• Help train new hires and provide ongoing education (including product knowledge) for all employees
• Assist the manager with setting criteria for staff, creating daily work plans, production goals and employee schedules
• Help coach, develop, and evaluate staff based on performance metrics, actively utilizing our Check-In process
• Utilize current tools and technology for equipment dispatch and deliveries
• Operating equipment, truck driving and miscellaneous shop work
• Assist with managing and maintaining accurate inventory and product handling
• Maintain quality manufacturing and mixing to assure quality standards
• Maintain safe, clean and neat equipment, warehouses and facilities
• Provide superior customer service and resolve complaints quickly and appropriately, while maintaining open communication with both sales and operators
• Enforce regular equipment maintenance plans and procedures
• Demonstrate a commitment to doing what is right, a solid work ethic, a strong sense of ownership, a passion for agriculture, and genuine respect for others
• Model and teach safe behavior while enforcing all safety policies
• Observe and enforce all company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned