About this role
<p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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 of the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and the greater good.</span></p> <div id="content-frame"> <div> </div> </div><p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Agronomy Operations Manager – Custar, OH</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Legacy Farmers Cooperative is seeking an Agronomy Operations Manager to lead daily agronomy operations at our Custar location. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently managing facility operations, supporting customers, developing employees, and driving strong operational and financial performance.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Position Overview</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Agronomy Operations Manager oversees all day-to-day agronomy activities, including product handling, blending, loading, inventory control, and application support. This role ensures the location operates safely, efficiently, and profitably while delivering high-quality service to customers and supporting the overall goals of the cooperative.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Operations Leadership</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Lead daily agronomy operations including blending, loading, product handling, and application logistics</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ensure facilities and equipment are maintained, operational, and field-ready</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Oversee inventory management, product movement, and accurate recordkeeping</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Implement preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve efficiency</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Maintain compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Work collaboratively with other Legacy locations to support operational needs</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Team Management & Development</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Supervise, train, and develop agronomy operations staff</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Assign and monitor daily work to ensure efficient completion of tasks</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Promote a safe, accountable, and team-oriented work environment</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Enforce company policies and safety procedures</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Customer & Business Support</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Support strong customer relationships and responsive service</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Partner with agronomy sales staff to support customer needs and business growth</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Assist in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and retention</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Enforce company credit and operational policies</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Operational & Financial Performance</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Support location profitability through efficient operations and cost control</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and purchasing input</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Identify and support operational improvements to increase efficiency and performance</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ensure accurate documentation of operational activity and inventory movement</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Qualifications</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience in agronomy, agriculture operations, or related industry preferred</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong leadership and hands-on management skills</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, or ability to obtain</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Applicator license or ability to obtain</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong communication and customer service skills</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to work in a seasonal, fast-paced agricultural environment</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Basic computer and recordkeeping skills</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Additional Information</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Standard schedule is Monday–Friday; extended hours and seasonal demands required</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Work performed in both office and agronomy facility/field environments</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Employment contingent upon successful drug screening and acceptable driving record</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p><div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.</span></div> <div id="content-frame"> <div> </div> </div>