What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Location Manager - Red River Valley MN/ND position at Simplot?
The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
The Area Location Manager is a strategic operational leader responsible for overseeing multiple locations across the Red River Valley, including Crystal, ND and Stephen, MN. This role drives operational excellence, asset utilization, logistics performance, technology adoption, safety, and team effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead safe, efficient, and profitable operations across multiple locations
- Implement and optimize new technology platforms, systems, and digital tools
- Create workflow efficiencies across facilities and operational functions
- Maximize equipment, fleet, facility, and inventory utilization
- Oversee logistics, transportation planning, procurement, and inventory strategies
- Develop business plans, budgets, capital plans, and operational metrics
- Recruit, coach, develop, and retain high-performing teams
- Ensure compliance with safety, DOT, environmental, and company requirements
Disclaimer - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Typical Education
Associate degree or equivalent experience.
Required Qualifications
- 3 years leadership experience in operations, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, agriculture, transportation, or related industries
- Experience implementing technology solutions and business systems
- Strong understanding of asset management, fleet management, inventory control, and business planning
- Advanced Microsoft Office and operational software proficiency
- Valid driver license
Preferred Qualifications
- Agricultural industry experience strongly preferred but not required
- Multi-location management experience
- ERP, inventory management, logistics, or dispatch software experience
- Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience
Who Thrives in This Role?
You'll excel in this position if you're a business-minded operational leader who enjoys improving systems, maximizing asset performance, implementing technology, leading high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional customer service.
Job Requisition ID: 27275
Travel Required: Up to 50%
Location(s): SGS Warehouse - Crystal
Country: United States
**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $45,393 - $68,943