Assistant Manager - M&M Service Company - Marine, IL

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

 

                                                                                                                                                                    

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

 

Assists the Plant (Location) Manager with the supervision and leadership of the operations of the assigned location including personnel, scheduling, logistics, product handling, application services, and customer satisfaction. Assists in the development and implementation of plans that maximize location profitability.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

Assists Plant Manager with supervision of all operations, scheduling service equipment, and personnel at the assigned location. Product lines include: Field crop seed, Turf Products, Chemicals, Anhydrous Ammonia, and Dry Fertilizer.

Trains, coaches, and counsels, employees to effectively develop individual talents and a team of professionals.

 

Schedules and performs maintenance of assigned equipment, rolling stock, and facilities

 

Leads personnel to follow all safe operating procedures and regulations

 

Sets up material handling, blending, storage, transport and application equipment for blending and delivery of products.  Blends products according to recommended rates and procedures.

 

Responsible for the inventory control and turns in application records on a daily basis.  Assures all product is accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket

 

Develops or assists and applies the skills necessary to hire, supervise, lead, and develop a staff of assigned employees

 

Assists in the development and implementation of business plans that maximize location efficiency

 

 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

 

Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.

 

Adheres to the uniform policy and maintains the appropriate professional image.

 

Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

 

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

Normally requires an Associate’s Degree in agricultural discipline, or the equivalent thereof, and 2 years or more of agronomy/grain operations related work experience or farming experience to demonstrate knowledge to effectively assist in the management of the assigned facilities and personnel.

 

Must be able to obtain and maintain all applicable certifications, licenses, and permits.  Including but not limited to:  Class B CDL with hazmat/tanker; Illinois applicator pesticide license

Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Occasionally exposed or required to:

 

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, snow, ice, etc.)
• Noisy conditions
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
• May be required to work at varying heights
• Lift 51 - 70 lbs.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

 

BENEFIT PACKAGE

 

M & M Service is proud to offer a very competitive and extensive benefit package to our full-time employees.  We have a generous schedule of paid vacations based on years of service, plus seven paid holidays. 

Physical well-being benefits offered:

• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Vision insurance through VSP
• Additional supplemental benefits: disability, life insurance, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and identity theft

Financial well-being benefits offered:

• 401(k) through Fidelity Investments
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan through AON (GRIP 16)
  • Eligible after 1 year of service, fully vested after 5 years
  • Fully funded by the company, no risk to you
  • 32 years of service maximum
  • Plan is designed to replace 52.8% of final salary in retirement with max years of service

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