Nutrient Management Supervisor

General Description

Responsible for the organization and application of our internal manure application division within the company.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Manage and train staff assigned to the manure application crew.
• Operate manure application and pump equipment safely and properly
  • Testing and calibration of gas monitors before the start of the application season
• Lead the application of manure by:
  • Directing overall workflow of operations based on field readiness
  • Develop Standard Operating Procedure (SOP’s) for manure application.
  • Ensure proper rate of manure is applied
  • Make certain manure toolbar functions properly
  • Ensure hose is moved efficiently to keep applicator moving
  • Make sure hose is moved properly to prevent hose ruptures
  • Manage activities within approved bio-security routes and limit the transfer of disease between production sites
  • Troubleshooting equipment issues as they arise
    • Coordinate repairs services for issues beyond the teams abilities
  • Coordinate and comply with the manure management plans
    • Collect and enter data for the manure reporting system
    • Coordinate and communicate with contract manure application crews.
    • Compile, complete, and report necessary documentation for invoicing facility owners, applicators, and recipients of the manure.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on manure equipment
    • Manage equipment maintenance schedules
  • Provide support to site operations, as needed
    • Assist in the movement of pumps and hose from pit to pit and site to site
    • Aid in troubleshooting issues as they arise
    • Troubleshoot data integration between Greenstar, Ag Leader or other data management platforms.
    • Backup operator for manure crew and other operational department as needed
  • Work internally with Summit Farm Manager and Agronomist to develop the nutrient management budget for the upcoming crop year.
    • Provide manure application rates and cost per acre to compare commercial fertilizer costs.
    • Manage 3^rd party applicators and summit farms applicators as applied information in the John Deere ops, ag leader or other data management platforms.
  • Operational coordination and compliance of composting dry lot manure
    • Operating and maintenance of manure equipment
    • Work with producers to market dry lot manure
    • Taking temperature readings and manure samples to verify the quality and application rate of compost and lot manure.
    • Verifying that all the soil sample and easements are up to date for the Nutrient management plan.
  • Off season duties
    • Equipment operation
    • Washing machinery and preparing for storage
    • Machinery maintenance and repair
    • Hauling grain or bales with semi-tractor and trailer
    • Snow removal
    • Assist with ARG GIS project on swine site mapping
  • All other duties assigned by the manager

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervising those assigned to the manure application crew by planning, assigning and directing work responsibilities.
• Provides employees, both current and new with updated training on positions that fall within the manure department.
• Coordinates with Human Resources and/or the Environmental Operations Manager to respond to employee concerns or complaints and handles disciplinary action accordingly.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive while providing regular feedback throughout the year.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of manure application and experience in agricultural production with a valid, unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• This individual must have exceptional organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and present the company in a professional manner while having good customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively and work within a team environment
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions while maintaining positivity and an entrepreneurial and innovative mind set
• Willingness to work within a team environment
• Operational knowledge of agricultural equipment
• Clear understanding of the Appendix A for the State of Iowa

Work Environment

• This position will perform tasks in outside weather conditions.
• The environment can be loud with exposure to fumes, gases and dust within various settings such as but limited to field, livestock site, warehouse, shop, etc.
• This position will require some tasks to be performed within an office setting.

Physicality Requirements

• Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
• The employee must be able to continuously repeat necessary movements such as bending, lifting and different hand movements as needed to complete tasks
• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75
• Ability to drive a vehicle for prolonged periods of
• Ability to climb in and out of agricultural equipment.

Position Type

• This position is full time with the availability to work weekends during Spring and Falls seasons while being available occasionally for non-season weekend work and staffing challenges.