What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agronomy Branch Manager position at Sunrise Cooperative Inc.?
Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Work with the Agronomy Division Manager and agronomy team in developing a vision for the growth and profitability of the division.
2. Help to continue the Sunrise safety culture by maintaining safe work conditions, promoting safety awareness 24/7, and ensuring proper training has been provided.
3. Hire, organize, train, supervise, counsel, and terminate branch employees, delegating when appropriate and providing needed follow-up. Coordinating consultations with the management when appropriate.
4. Making sure communication between Regional Sales Manager and Regional Operation Manager are exceptional and clear expectations are communicated.
5. Act as a resource, guide, and coach to your direct reports, assisting with job development and growth. Helping to set goals and providing the means to work toward accomplishment with the help of the Regional Operations manager
6. Ensure that operations and customer service are conducted as efficiently as possible while meeting the mission of the cooperative and the needs of the customer.
7. Help each employee understand the "Culture" of Sunrise and what customer service truly means.
8. Build a quality team of employees that have passion for what they do. A team that is willing to work with and respect each other, which includes helping other divisions/locations.
9. Be able and willing to cross train employees to enhance skills sets so that employees have the necessary skills to help other divisions when needed.
10. Ensure that the agronomy facilities and equipment are maintained in excellent condition.
11. Ensure that the proper products for retail sales are in place and appropriate margins and service charges established by the VP of Agronomy and Operations are maintained.
12. Ensure that agronomy accounting is done in accordance with the cooperatives policy as determined by the controller, and billing as well as accounting controls are in place.
13. Ensure that the cooperatives employee policy is adhered to by all branch employees.
14. Ensure that the agronomy branch operations are in compliance with applicable government regulations.
15. Maintain and service a select customer base for direct sales of agronomy products and services.
16. Provide excellent verbal and/or written communication with internal and external relations.
17. Assist in agriculture insurance claims accurately with the Sunrise safety team.
SECONARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Have or have the ability to get a CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsement.
2. All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
DISCLAIMER
The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to be asked to perform. Sunrise Cooperative retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice to the employee.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required in order to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
Sunrise Cooperative provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sunrise Cooperative complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Sunrise Cooperative expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Sunrise Cooperative’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.
Potential hire will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.