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Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

“We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.”

Do you have a solid understanding of the Agricultural industry and how it functions? Do you have at least five years’ experience in distribution with a demonstrated track record in management? Do you have experience creating a culture of safety? If you said yes to these questions, consider a career with Wilbur-Ellis!

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The Location Operations Manager manages the interaction of support groups within the location including warehouse, production plants (fertilizer, manufacturing), seed, safety, compliance, dispatch and administrative processes. It is the responsibility of the Location Operations Manager to ensure each area of the business operates efficiently to achieve goals and interacts effectively with the other functions within the locations, district, and region. Reports include plant, warehouse, drivers, application (if applicable), customer service, and dispatch support.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

• Proficient in all Microsoft office applications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in the agriculture business with demonstrated track record in operations, logistics, agriculture, and/or retail location management

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Agriculture or Business-related field is preferred

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Detail and accuracy orientation with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Good interpersonal and team building skills with a positive attitude and ability to establish relationships with location personnel, peers and customers

• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to lead and influence

• Understands and maintains confidentiality

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

• Responsible for managing location operations including management of support personnel, operational oversight and customer service

• Supports and holds accountability with all employees, coaching, and setting expectations

• Oversee and ensure efficient completion of all location logistics and dispatching functions

• Coordinate all support resources for the location to ensure compliance with all federal laws, and Wilbur Ellis safety, regulatory, credit and other policies

• Support programs to establish Wilbur Ellis as a leading provider of agronomic products

• Team-focused collaboration with other locations to work strategically within your district

• Work and communicate with the Location Sales Manager and sales team determine their needs and develop plans and actions to meet needs with appropriate operational solutions for the customers

• Communicate with Location Sales Manager on initiatives, objectives, strategies, and action plans

• Coordinate Operations support resources including fertilizer, value added nutrition, branded products, seed and PPP purchasing to maximize opportunities

• Inventory control and responsible for coordinating inventory counts, adjustments, etc.

• Responsible for the operational P&L, expense management, Capital Expenditures, budgeting, and gaining proper approval for any large purchases needed for operations

• Other duties as assigned

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $86,400 - $115,210. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits, https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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