What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Operations/Dispatcher position at Agritek?
AGRONOMY LOCATION MANAGER / DISPATCHER
Full-Time Position | Agriculture / Agronomy
We are seeking an experienced and organized Agronomy Location Manager / Dispatcher to oversee day-to-day operations at an agronomy location while coordinating employees, equipment, deliveries, applications, and customer needs.
This is a hands-on leadership position that plays an important role in keeping seasonal operations running efficiently. The ideal candidate has a strong agricultural background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee daily operations and activities at the agronomy location
- Coordinate and dispatch applicators, tender trucks, delivery drivers, and other field personnel
- Schedule and prioritize fertilizer, chemical, seed, and other product deliveries
- Coordinate custom application activities based on customer needs, weather, field conditions, and product availability
- Communicate daily assignments, schedules, field locations, products, and application requirements to employees
- Work closely with agronomists, sales representatives, customers, and management to coordinate operations
- Monitor field activities and make adjustments to schedules as conditions change
- Maintain accurate records of applications, deliveries, inventory movements, and employee assignments
- Assist with inventory management of fertilizer, chemicals, seed, and other agricultural products
- Coordinate product loading, unloading, transfers, and deliveries
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs
- Ensure application and delivery equipment is properly maintained, fueled, and ready for use
- Help coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs
- Assist with troubleshooting operational issues and resolving scheduling conflicts
- Ensure employees are following company safety policies and proper handling procedures
- Maintain compliance with applicable agricultural, chemical, environmental, and safety regulations
- Assist with employee training and provide direction to seasonal and full-time staff
- Monitor work quality and help ensure applications and deliveries are completed accurately and efficiently
- Communicate with customers regarding scheduling, deliveries, application timing, and operational questions
- Assist with billing, work orders, tickets, and other operational paperwork as needed
- Support planting, spraying, and harvest-season operations
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe agronomy facility
- Perform other duties as needed to support the overall operation
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 years of agricultural, agronomy, or ag retail experience preferred
- Previous experience with dispatching, scheduling, or agricultural operations preferred
- Strong understanding of agricultural products, including fertilizer, chemicals, and seed
- Experience with custom application operations is a plus
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple employees, schedules, and priorities simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and make sound day-to-day operational decisions
- Mechanically inclined with the ability to recognize basic equipment issues
- Proficient with computers,
Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Dispatching: 2 years (Required)
- Agriculture: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000