Seed Hub Operations Specialist

Seed Hub Operations Specialist at Keystone Cooperative Seed Hub Operations Specialist at Keystone Cooperative in Mentone, Indiana Posted in 3 days ago.

Job Description:

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