Location Manager | Farmers Grain Company

Farmers Grain Company is hiring for a Location Manager position based out of their Kellogg, KS location.  This position is accountable for the management and daily operation of a branch location owned by Farmers Grain Company. This includes providing outstanding service to customers and generating a profit for the company.  Applications will be accepted until May 30, 2023.

Some of the Essential Functions include:

• Manages the operations of the location in accordance with the Cooperatives policies and procedures;
• Supervises the grading of all grains delivered to the location and maintaining grain quality;
• Oversees local agronomy department daily activities and communicates with the Agronomy Department Manager;
• Oversees feed mill production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment;
• Represents the Cooperative in a positive manner daily;
• Provides leadership, training, and supervision to the location’s employees;
• Oversees the operation and maintenance of the location’s facilities, equipment, and property; assists with the planning and supervision of major repairs;
• Responsible for inventory control, pricing, stocking, ordering, billing, and maintaining adequate inventory levels to meet customer demands;
• Sells products and services;
• Provides constructive feedback to Area Manager and General Manager;
• Works effectively with all department managers;
• Organizes and conducts producer meetings for the location;
• Makes crop production recommendations;
• Responsible for planning and budgeting for the location;
• Maintains and promote safety awareness; follow safety policies, procedures, and reporting requirement;
• Submits accurate location reports in a timely manner;
• Maintains a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the Cooperative and a favorable image of the Cooperative;
• Effectively communicates by verbal and written means with customers, employees, and management;
• Employee is required to perform all other duties as directed by supervisor.

Position Requirements:

• A Bachelors' degree in agri-business or a related field is preferred; and one to three years of management experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Grain Handling Certification
• Fumigation License (preferred)

About Farmers Grain Company:

Farmers Grain Company is a full-service, multi-faceted agricultural cooperative with 20 locations in north-central Oklahoma and south-central Kansas. The cooperative’s business units focus on agronomy, energy, grain, and risk management and include 16.2 million bushels of grain storage capacity, a fertilizer plant, three feed mills, seed treatment facility, bulk fuel sales, a feed and farm supply store, in-house brokerage, insurance and financial credit services, and the Chisholm Trail Terminal.

Farmers Grain Company is an EOE/ADA employer.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental & life insurance
• Flexible spending program & supplemental insurance available
• 401(k) & Co-op Retirement defined benefit plan
• Vacation & Sick Leave

To Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume no later than May 30th to Andrea Atkinson, HR Specialist, at aatkinson@farmersgrain.net.