Location Leader

Location Leader

Location: Albert City

Do you want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join one of the leading cooperatives in the state of Iowa. AgState holds over 34 locations throughout the Northwest is is committed to safety, growth, and sustainability.

Our Albert City location is our largest asset and is a hub facility for Agronomy, Grain, Precision Ag, and Energy. The Albert City location is also a shuttle loader. As the Location Leader for Albert City, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of this facility with over $100 million in grain and agronomy sales including production, delivery, and the office functions. With this position you will make a difference and an impact on the local community. You day to day will never look the same with your work within the AgState operations leadership team.

When starting a career with AgState, there are many opportunities for growth and development and this position is no different. Choose to work for a leading and growing cooperative today! You will find a team atmosphere committed to safety and excellent customer service, along with a stable career that offers outstanding benefits!

Benefits Included:

Joining AgState means gaining access to a generous benefits package, including 401K Match or Defined Benefit (Pension) Retirement Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, short & long term disability, supplemental insurance, career development opportunities, employee and local discounts, paid holidays, a generous paid time off benefit, clothing allowance, and more!

Position Summary:

The Location Leader is responsible to oversee all aspects of the operation within the assigned facility. This position manages the daily activities of the location and is responsible for the proper execution of all tasks associated with human safety, product quality and plant operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide leadership to the overall operation, including Operations Manager, QA/Safety Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor and Office personnel.

Coach and manage performance of all direct reports and entire plant team.

Be a change agent for the facility by influencing and inspiring all team members.

Ensure materials, equipment, and supplies that are needed to perform daily production are in place.

Manage the location budget and communicate concerns when these are present.

Work with internal and external customers to ensure the location meets set expectations.

Ensure that human safety is a core value for all team members by promoting a safe work environment and safe work practices.

Develop talent within the plant to ensure strong leadership is present at all levels.

Seek out cost savings initiatives and take action to ensure the plant is best serving the overall company.

Support product quality improvements by ensuring all EQMS requirements are in place.

In cooperation with Human Resources, maintain strong employee relations.

Drive continuous improvement efforts via process improvement teams within the plant.

Required Experience/Knowledge (to be able to perform this job):

• Strong leadership skills and strategic planning skills.
• Must be respected by peers, co-workers, vendors, and internal and external customers.
• Must have strong customer relations skills in working with both internal and external customers.
• Requires proven and demonstrated project management capabilities and the ability to diagnose operational inefficiencies.
• Assignments will be broad in nature and require originality and ability to navigate complex problems and issues and utilize others to find resolution.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4+ leadership experience in a grain and/or agronomy facility. If you do not have a Bachelor’s degree, 6+ years in a related field.

**Our values ~ RISE: Respect- ~ Integrity ~ Safety ~ Excellence **

Equal Opportunity Employer - We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage employees at AgState to bring authenticity to work every day.

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To submit your application or to view our other openings within the company visit us online at www.AgState.org. Contact Human Resources for an Internal Application.