Seed Hub Operations Specialist

Assist in managing the day-today operations of the facility according to divisional objectives, to provide patrons with prompt, courteous and effective service while maintaining the efficiency necessary to achieve a maximum margin of profit. This includes, but is not limited to, having the ability to lead a team, ensure efficiencies are met, ensure customer's orders are correct and delivered in a timely manner.

Job Description

Position Overview: This position will be responsible for overseeing all operations of the seed hub's day-to-day workload. This includes, but is not limited to, having the ability to lead a team, ensure efficiencies are met, ensure customer's orders are correct and delivered in a timely manner. Maintain Keystone standards in all operations, including the safety of all workers and customers.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in managing the day-today operations of the facility according to divisional objectives, to provide patrons with prompt, courteous and effective service while maintaining the efficiency necessary to achieve a maximum margin of profit
  
• Keep branch personnel up to date on their customer's orders that are ready for them to either deliver or to have their customers pick up
  
• Order all seed for the salespeople through the Agvance Ordering system and Seed Sales Tool
  
• Palletize and otherwise make ready for shipment, all seed orders
  
• Manage all downstream treatment of Soybeans
  
• Assist with running application equipment and tender trucks, as needed
  
• Assist Agronomy Branch's with Operational Tasks - Deliveries, loading and unloading trucks
  
• Maintain a safe working environment
  
• Ensure that department facilities and equipment meet all federal, state, and OSHA regulations
  
• Manage costs by eliminating shrink, managing inventories and maximizing efficiencies
  

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must understand basic business principles of inventory management andpersonnel supervision
  
• Demonstratedstrong leadership and organizational skills
  

• Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement, or ability to obtain
  
• Category 1Aand 4applicators license, or ability to obtain
  
• Excellent customer service skills
  
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
  
• Detail oriented with excellent communicationskills, both verbal and written
  
• Must be a team player and enjoy the effort necessary to contribute to a successful operation and company
  
• Ability and desire to solve problems in the fields of our customersand supportinglocations
  
• Should have a relative knowledge of crop diagnostics, crop protection, seed and fertility
  

Education and Experience:

• BS Agriculture related degree preferred
  
• 3 - 5 years progressive Agronomy related experience
  
• Experience leading safety and business improvement strategies