Location Manager - Southern FS, Inc. - Eldorado, 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.

Salary range: $50,000 - $70,000

 

Plant Manager

 

                                                           

REPORTS TO:  Area Manager                                                   STATUS:          Exempt                                                                                                                        

                                                                                               

 

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

 

Provides management, supervision, and leadership of the operations of the assigned location including personnel, scheduling, logistics, product handling, application services, and customer satisfaction. Develops and implements of business plans that maximize location profitability.

SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP

 

Provides supervision and leadership for the Assist Plant Manager, Operators, Ag Operations, and Administrative Assistant personnel assigned to the location.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

Hires, supervises, leads and develops both full-time and part-time assigned employees required to operate the facility.  Trains employees to meet state, federal, and company regulatory and safety criteria.

Responsible for assigned product ordering, profitable pricing, inventory control, and shipping/receiving of product.  Schedules product delivery and oversees product application. 

Responsible for plant operations including dry fertilizer blending and loading, the handling of anhydrous ammonia, and the mixing and handling of ag chemicals and liquid fertilizer.

Collaborate with the Operations Manager to ensure all equipment, rolling stock, and facilities are in good working order. Assists with the annual budget planning process.

Responsible for selling to customers at the location or by phone. 

Prepares reports on business transactions and keeps expense accounts.

Develops and implements business plans that maximize location profitability.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

 

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

 

Responsible for maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, 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 or business discipline, or the equivalent thereof, and 3 years or more of supervisory related work experience to demonstrate knowledge to effectively manage the assigned facilities and personnel.

 

Understanding and experience with competitive adeptness, inventory management, customer credit worthiness, product knowledge and proficiency, including fertilizers, ag chemicals, seed, soil needs, and field monitoring.

 

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, and have the ability to travel independently.

Must be able to obtain and maintain all applicable certifications, licenses, and permits.

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

Occasionally exposed or required to:

 

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, snow, ice