Agronomy and Grain Branch Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced location manager to oversee operations at our grain and agronomy facility. This role is responsible for managing daily activities, leading a team, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving operational excellence in both grain and agronomy. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all aspects of facility operations, including grain receiving, storage, and shipping.
• Manage agronomy services, including fertilizer, seed, chemical sales, and custom applications.
• Lead, train, and supervise a team of employees to ensure safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Establish strong relationships with local growers and agribusiness clients.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate logistics for timely product delivery.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with upper management on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Promote precision agriculture technologies and services.
• Act as a resource, guide, and coach for direct reports, assisting with job development and growth. This includes setting goals and providing the necessary resources to achieve them.
• Ensure that operations and customer service are conducted efficiently while meeting the mission of the cooperative and customer needs.
• Develop a high-quality team of employees with a passion for their work. A team that is willing to collaborate, respect each other, and support other divisions or locations.
• Be able and willing to cross-train employees to enhance skill sets, ensuring that employees have the necessary skills to assist other divisions when needed.
• Ensure that the agronomy facilities and equipment are maintained in excellent condition.
• Ensure that the appropriate products for retail sales are available and that the established margins and service charges by the VP of Agronomy are maintained.
• Ensure that agronomy and grain accounting are conducted in accordance with the cooperative policy determined by the controller, and that billing and accounting controls are in place.
• Ensure that the cooperatives employee policy is adhered to by all branch employees.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the VP of Operations in preparing an annual budget.

2. All other duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three or more years of experience in agronomy, grain operations, or agricultural management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to adopt a positive company culture
• Knowledge of agricultural inputs and grain handling systems.
• Familiarity with precision agriculture tools and software is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.
• Valid driver’s license
• CDL with Hazmat and Applicator License preferred
• Current Grain Grading license or willingness to obtain one

DISCLAIMER

The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to be asked to perform. Sunrise Cooperative retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice to the employee.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required in order to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Sunrise Cooperative provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sunrise Cooperative complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sunrise Cooperative expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Sunrise Cooperative’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.

Potential hire will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.