Operations Manager

Description

The operations manager plans, directs, and coordinates the operations of the location. They are responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability of operations through the provision of effective methods and strategies.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates, manages, and monitors the workings of various departments in the organization
• Improves processes and policies in support of organizational goals; formulates and implements departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output; monitors adherence to rules, regulations, and procedures
• Organizes recruitment and placement of required staff; establishes organizational structures; delegates tasks and accountabilities; establishes work schedules; supervises staff; monitors and evaluates performance
• Coordinates and monitors the work of various departments involved in production, warehousing, pricing, and distribution of goods; monitors performance and implements improvements; ensures quality of products; manages quality and quantity of employee productivity; manages maintenance of equipment and machinery; provide technical support where necessary
• Facilitates coordination and communication between support functions
• Manages customer support functions
• Assists location manager in the development of strategic plans for operational activity; implements and manages operational plans
  
  
  

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Supervises staff, including hiring, scheduling, and assigning work, reviewing performance, and recommends salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, or terminations
• Staff includes Hourly employees, warehouse manager, admin, and inside sales for assigned location.
• Requires working hands on with team when needed. This includes driving loader, lift truck, working on bag line.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, management, industrial technology or industrial engineering; certain schools offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees in operations management; may be offset by other relevant experience
• 5 years of relevant experience in the agriculture industry; may be offset by other relevant skills, abilities, and experience
• Valid driver’s license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy
• Preferred experience operating equipment used at a fertilizer distribution plant (loaders, forklift, blending equipment).
• Ability to work hands on with team when needed which includes, operating loaders , filling in on bag line , loading or unloading trucks and rail cars.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management
• Knowledge of human resource principles and practices
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Strong planning and organizing skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to changing operational requirements in conjunction with changing strategic objectives
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written and oral communication skills; interpersonal/managerial skills to deal effectively with a broad base of customers, suppliers, and location personnel; excellent conflict management skills
  
  
  

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in both indoor and outside work environments. Frequently exposed to extreme cold and hot temperatures, wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, talk, and hear. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. The employee is also regularly required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

Travel

Some travel is required (approximately 3-5 percent).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Other job-related duties may be assigned. GreenPoint Ag reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.

EEO Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.