AgronomyAssistantManager

**Job Description** **Position Overview** : This position is responsible for assisting the location manager with driving the efficiency and effectiveness of the location operations. This position will assist with maintenance of plant and equipment, as needed, as well as sales operations, inventory management and overall plant growth. **Duties and Responsibilities** : Include but are not limited to * Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the facility to provide patrons with prompt, courteous and effective service while maintaining the efficiency necessary to achieve a maximum margin of profit. * Supervise mixing, loading and dispatch. * Manage facility assets including routine maintenance, facility and equipment replacement plans and driver equipment inspections. * Manage location risk including compliance with regulations, safety and emergency response training and ongoing site inspections (DOT, Driver records, state chemist records). * Manage selected ops team members through clear job assignment definition and explanation, training and ongoing coaching. * Help maintain inventories at levels to assure service with a minimum of delivery delays, yet maintain inventory turn goals. * Assist in making crop protection and fertility recommendations using SSI, DataOnTouch, field plans, mapping and record keeping. * Assist in establishing and implementing short-term goals and budgets that are consistent with long range plans for growth in operation, including facility, equipment, and personnel. * Communicate with manager and utilize additional resources (other branch managers, credit, marketing, human resources, etc.) to maximize profitability. * Help maintain inventories at levels to assure service with a minimum of delivery delays, yet maintain inventory turn goals. * Assist with sales actives and handle tasks for assigned accounts. **Skills and Qualifications** : * **Class A CDL with hazmat endorsement.** * **Category 1A applicators license.** * Computer profic