Location Manager with Sales Experience - Casa Grande, United States - Wilbur-Ellis

Description

Do you have a solid understanding of the Agricultural industry and how it functions? Do you have at least five years' experience in distribution with a demonstrated track record in management? Do you have experience creating a culture of safety? If you said yes to these questions, consider a career with Wilbur-Ellis

For over a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products and services.

Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment.

Come grow with us

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The Location Manager directly manages the work and interaction of all employees and support groups within the location and Sales team.

With a balanced focus on both sales and operations, the Location Manager oversees all daily functions within a specified location.

This would include production plants (fertilizer, manufacturing), warehousing, transportation, dispatch, field services, maintenance, purchasing, administration, employee development, safety programs, and directing all company initiatives within the location.

It is the responsibility of the Location Manager to ensure each group operates efficiently to achieve their goals and interacts effectively with the other operation groups within the facility, and drive and champion location sales, and partner with other support groups such as finance, human resources, EHSS, DOT, etc.

to achieve site operational goals.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:
Manage and drive sales for the location

Cultivate a One-Wilbur culture between the Sales and Operations teams

Establish a culture of safety that features respect for fellow employees, the public, and the environment

Execution of operational activities that include: Order Processing and Accounting practices and procedures, EHS programs, DOT, forecasting tools, location assets, inventory control, product warehousing, product distribution, location production (fertilizer manufacturing), field services scheduling and execution, maintenance, and upkeep of location assets

Have a strong understanding of large site operations and how it functions

Ability to effectively and clearly communicate direction and strategy to a diverse team

Ability to effectively manage multiple large scale projects simultaneously

Deep understanding of operations and operational scheduling, assets, and staffing

Proficient in data analytics and use of multiple technologies as well as the Microsoft Suite

Minimum of five years' experience in operations with a demonstrated track record in people leadership and facility management

Proven track record of establishing new start-ups and implementation of operations

History with effectively managing change in a rapidly progressing environment


Key Personal Attributes Include:
Ability to lead a broad and diverse group of people.


Key skills for this are:
listening, ability to influence, managerial courage, and working through processes

Ability to thrive in a matrix management type of environment by working with sales, finance, human resources, EHSS, etc.

Attention to detail and accuracy in communications and documentation

Good interpersonal and team-building skills with a positive attitude

Ability to establish relationships with location personnel, peers, and customers

Understand and maintains confidentiality

Skill in managing multiple initiatives and projects simultaneously

Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and make data-driven decisions

Ability to provide good direction and delegation to department managers and supervisors

Specific Responsibilities and

Key Deliverables Include:
Build, Promote and Sustain the Wilbur-Ellis Safety and Compliance culture

Oversee all aspects of location operations and support (facilities, equipment, processes)

Provide daily direction to support group managers and employees

Provide support to other team members as required to attain location goals

Prepare annual operating budget process (assets, operations, and staffing) with collaboration from the Sales Department, including capital expense requests. Manage to plan

Forecast and order location's needs and requirements for fertilizer, crop protection, and seed products

Ensure fertilizer manufacturing/blending is coordinated with location sales needs and compliance with all regulatory agencies and industry standards

Ensure appropriate inventory controls are in place and routine cycle counts are conducted

Execution of processes across all operational functions to attain Operational Excellence, including asset management, agronomy risk prevention, and property, plant, and equipment oversight

Set department and individual goals and objectives that are aligned with the division strategic plan

As part of an overall performance management plan, provide daily direction, coaching, and feedback to direct reports

Maintain accurate job descriptions for facility roles

Establish annual goals for all direct reports

Ensure that all direct reports are properly trained in their necessary duties and suggest training to improve required job skills

Ensure training needs for operational personnel are scheduled and completed

Ensure annual employee performance assessments of all affected team members

Recruit, assess, and hire new employees as required

Address poor performance with progressive discipline and use of performance improvement plans

Develop and coach direct reports

Promote a positive work environment and overall employee morale

Present a professional image through overall facility upkeep and cleanliness

Lead and implement corporate-level EHSS and other initiatives at the location

Other duties as required and assigned


Compensation and Benefits:

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $98,800 to $128,400.

Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, company vehicle, vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits.

COMPANY CULTURE
Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed, and specialty chemicals and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyedover 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people.

Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities.

And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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