Agronomy Application Manager

JOB SUMMARY : Responsible for supervising custom application for assigned locations including agronomy sales, quality of application, maintenance on all agronomy equipment, control of all agronomy product inventory, and maintaining safety and regulatory compliance issues. This position provides management direction to a staff of spray rig operators and tender truck drivers. Complete special projects as assigned by the Agronomy Manager.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

• Proven management skills.
• Current operational knowledge of all spray rigs and tender trucks located at assigned location and knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Good working knowledge of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizer products.
• Planning, Coordinating, Communication, Supervisory, and Training skills.
• Organization and Analytical skills.
• Commercial Driver's License (A) with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsements.
• Custom 1A Applicator's License.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Computer and data entry skills.
• 10.Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Ability to handle emotional customers and resolve complaints.
• Frequently lift or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT :

Eye protection is required in restricted areas. Appropriate clothing required when handling crop protection products.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

A Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or 4 years of equivalent experience is required.

Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Job involves work inside a climate-controlled office atmosphere and outside in hot and cold weather.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other duties. Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.