Website Central Valley Ag
SUMMARY
As an Agronomy Location Manager at Central Valley Ag, you will be responsible for the management of sales, inventory, equipment and facilities at the location by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Oversees finances for agronomy and grain at the location.
2. Oversees day to day operations of the elevator.
3. Regulates sales and operations of liquid and dry fertilizer, chemical, seed and
ACS.
4. Administers wholesale sales and operations of liquid and dry fertilizer.
5. Manages employees at the location.
6. Maintains fiscal responsibility for the location through margins, volumes, asset
allocation, expense control and inventory maintenance.
7. Oversees accounting functions at the location.
8. Oversees the physical assets of the location.
9. Monitors the quality of grain.
10. Regulates the inventory at the location.
11. Follows approved procedures for buying and selling grain.
12. Manages the customer base through excellent customer service and customer
relations.
13. Market the location’s products and services with knowledge of these products
and services.
14. Interacts with management at other locations to maximize the agronomy and
grain product assets.
15. Assists with scale operations.
16. Keeps Supervisor/Agronomy Management Team appraised of inventory levels.
17. Comply with current Central Valley Ag credit policies.
18. Assists other divisions and locations as needed.
19. Maintains and promotes a safe work environment.
20. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Yes
QUALIFICATIONS
ª Above average speaking and writing skills.
ª Good time management skills.
ª Good problem solving skills.
ª Must be able to manage financial resources, operational resources and personnel
resources.
ª Good judgment and decision making skills.
ª Mathematics and accounting skills to solve problems, perform calculations and
must be able to understand fundamental accounting skills.
ª Must be able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of
organization.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
ª High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
ª Three to five years’ related experience and/or training or equivalent combination
of education and experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Must be able to obtain a Class B CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsement. Certified Crop Advisor preferred.
TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY USED IN THIS POSITION
ª Computer
ª Software: AgTrax, Word, Excel, Email
ª Single or double axel trucks (5 or 10 speed)
ª Forklift
ª Scale operations
ª Augers
ª Front end loaders
CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED FOR THIS POSITION
ª Safety – Maintains a work environment that is safe for everyone.
ª Customer Focus – Actively looks for ways to help customers.
ª Integrity – Adheres to moral and ethical principles.
ª Teamwork – Works well with others to achieve a common goal.
ª Financial Accountability – Takes responsibility for the way money and resources
are used and managed.
ª Innovation – Introduces new ideas, devices, or methods.
INDIVIDUAL COMPETENCIES NEEDED FOR THIS POSITION
ª Communication – Has the ability to interchange thoughts, opinions or information
so that others understand.
ª Employee Development – Encourages employees to acquire new or advanced
skills, knowledge, and viewpoints, by providing learning, training, and avenues
where such new ideas can be applied.
ª Team Leadership – Provides guidance, instruction, direction and leadership to the
team for the purpose of achieving a key result or group of aligned results.
ª Credibility – Has the quality of being believable or worthy of trust.
ª Versatility – Is capable of turning easily from one to another of various tasks,
fields or endeavors.
ª Organization – Is able to arrange and plan in a logical way.
ª Conflict Management – Has the ability to identify and handle conflicts sensibly,
fairly, and efficiently.
ª Crucial Conversations – Is capable of having a discussion between two people or
groups where opinion varies, stakes are high and emotions run strong by
remaining calm and composed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR THIS POSITION
ª Standing
ª Walking
ª Sitting
ª Talking
ª Hearing
ª Use of hands to finger, handle or feel
ª Reach with hands and arms
ª Must be able to lift and/or move at least 100 pounds.
Ability to climb and work effectively at heights of up to 200 feet.
ª Specific vision abilities includes close vision and ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met in order to perform this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
DISCLAIMER
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, position responsibilities, and required abilities and skills. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an individual in this position and nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the person holding this position at any time. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities expected to meet job standards.