Plant Manager - Gold Star FS - Erie, IL

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

LOCATION: Erie

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager STATUS: Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $50,000 - $72,000/year

Purpose and Summary Statement
Provides management, supervision, and leadership of the operations of the assigned location including personnel, scheduling, logistics, product handling, application services, and customer satisfaction. Develops and implements of business plans that maximize location profitability.

Supervision and Leadership

Provides supervision and leadership for Operators, Ag Operations, and Administrative Assistant personnel assigned to the location.

Essential Job Functions
* Hires, supervises, leads and develops both full-time and part-time assigned employees required to operate the facility. Trains employees to meet state, federal, and company regulatory and safety criteria.
* Responsible for assigned product ordering, profitable pricing, inventory control, and shipping/receiving of product. Schedules product delivery and oversees product application.
* Responsible for plant operations including dry fertilizer blending and loading, the handling of anhydrous ammonia, and the mixing and handling of ag chemicals and liquid fertilizer.
* Collaborates with the Operations Manager to ensure all equipment, rolling stock, and facilities are in good working order. Assists with annual budget planning process.
* Responsible to sell to customers at the location or by phone.
* Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts.
* Responsible for getting payroll information done in a timely manner.
* Develops and implements business plans that maximize location profitability.

Other Job Functions
* Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.
* Responsible for maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.

* Understanding and experience with competitive adeptness, inventory management, customer credit worthiness, and product knowledge and proficiency, including fertilizers, ag chemicals, seed, soil needs, and field monitoring.
* Must have and maintain a valid CDL with hazmat, a satisfactory driving record, and have the ability to travel independently.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain all applicable certifications, licenses, and permits.
* Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant
Occasionally exposed or required to:

-Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, snow, ice, etc.)

-Noisy conditions
-Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
-May be required to work at varying heights
-Lift 51 - 70 lbs.
* Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
* Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements
* Normally requires an Associate's Degree in agricultural or business discipline, or the equivalent thereof, and 3 years or more of supervisory related work experience to demonstrate knowledge to effectively manage the assigned facilities and personnel.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

In addition to competitive pay, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. Benefits may include retirement, health and wellness, paid time off, supplemental or incidental coverage, and more.

Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.