Job Title:
Location Manager Company:
Midland Marketing Location:
Plainville, KS Position Type:
Full-Time Position Overview Midland Marketing is seeking a dedicated, results-driven Location Manager to lead our Plainville, KS branch. This role oversees daily agronomy and grain operations, manages a team of 9-12 full-time and seasonal employees, and drives operational excellence across a facility handling 1.5 to 2 million bushels in grain volume and approximately $13 million in retail sales. Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development:
Supervise, mentor, and schedule 9-12 location employees; foster a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and high performance.
Agronomy Operations:
Oversee the warehousing, of fertilizer, chemicals, and seed. Partner with our sales staff and custom application team to ensure timely service and accurate inventory management.
Grain Operations:
Manage grain receiving, storage, conditioning, drying, and outbound logistics to preserve quality and maximize storage efficiency.
Customer Relations & Sales Growth:
Build and maintain strong relationships with area growers, addressing customer needs and supporting the retail sales of the company.
Facility & Asset Management:
Maintain location equipment and physical plant; coordinate routine maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements.
Safety & Compliance:
Enforce all OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company safety standards, ensuring regular safety meetings, hazard assessments, and regulatory compliance.
Financial Management:
Assist in annual budgeting, monitor location expenses, manage inventory levels, and control operational costs. Qualifications
- Proven experience in agricultural operations, grain handling, or agronomy retail.
- 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Solid understanding of grain conditioning, storage mechanics, and agronomy inputs.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver's license (CDL or ability to obtain is a plus).
- Proficiency with standard agricultural business software and office applications. Compensation & Benefits
Salary:
Dependent on Experience Health & Wellness
- Health & Dental (BCBS): 100% company-paid employee premium; 75% company-paid family premium.
- Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP options.
- Vision (Vision Care Direct): 100% company-paid employee premium; 75% company-paid family premium.
- Life Insurance (Mutual of Omaha): 75% company-paid employee premium (dependent life options available at employee expense).
- Disability (Mutual of Omaha): 100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- Emergency Medical Transport (MASA): 100% company paid.
- Supplemental Coverage (Allstate): Optional accident, cancer, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans. Retirement & Financial Perks
Pension Plan:
3% employee contribution with a 7% company match.
- 401(k): Optional plan with company match (0.25% match up to 5%).
Profit Sharing:
Eligibility for employee profit sharing program.
Employee Discount:
10% discount on Midland products. Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation (after the first year of employment)
- 7 Paid Company Holidays How to Apply Interested candidates or professional referrals should visit: https://www.
midlandmarketing.org/fccp-careers-24476
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person