Region Manager

Country Partners Cooperative is a full-service diversified agricultural cooperative in central Nebraska located in 20 communities, partnering with farmers and ranchers to accomplish more together.

Region Manager - Region 1 - Gothenburg, Cozad, Callaway, Lexington, Sumner, Eustis, Arnold, Stapleton, Merna, Anselmo, Westerville

Region Manager - Region 2 - Ord, North Loup, Greeley, Spalding, Bartlett, Ewing, Albion, Cedar Rapids,

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION -

The Regional Manager will be responsible for the effective management and profitability of the grain and agronomy locations in their geographical area of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership to meet the expectations set out in Country Partners Cooperative's Mission, Vision, and Core Value statements.

• Responsible for regional location budgets and P & Ls.
• Ensure excellent customer service is provided throughout the region.
• Increase market share growth in region
• Identify and implement growth strategies for new business
• Along with the respective location managers, ensure proper and appropriate staffing for the workload.
• Enhance labor efficiencies across divisions/locations
• Along with location managers, develop capital budget needs with respective ROI analysis
• Ensure employee safety through compliance with established safe work practices and procedures.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state and federal agencies; OSHA, DOT, EPA, DEQ, etc.
• Work closely with department VPs to manage inventory in his/her region.
• Work closely with VP's and location managers to set goals and manage salespeople in his/her region.
• Ensure operational efficiency across his/her region.
• Maintain an effective system of communication with location managers in his/her region.
• Supervise location managers including recommendations for hiring, firing, performance evaluation, mentoring, training and problem solving.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must work well independently.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Knowledge and understanding of products used in the industry.
• Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills in solving complex personnel issues.
• Operate and efficiently use a variety of office equipment.
• Ability to take and interpret instructions in verbal, written, or electronic forms.
• Operate a company-owned vehicle safely.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in English, both in written and verbal form.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations, within applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
• Requirements / Certifications:

##### 4-year college degree preferred, two years' related experience and/or

##### training or equivalent combination of education and experience; must

##### be a team player, ability to use the Microsoft Office programs and latest technology communication devices, CDL Class A recommended, but not required

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