Agronomy Operations Supervisor - Central Ontario FS - Alliston, ON

Job summary

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for coordinating daily branch operations, including shipping, receiving, and manufacturing crop inputs. They also supervise operational staff, ensuring equipment safety and maintaining the professional appearance of the facility.

Job details

Central Ontario FS, a division of GROWMARK, Inc., is a great company to work for, large enough to offer solid career opportunities and great benefits, but with a friendly, personal feel. At Central Ontario FS, we specialize in agronomy, energy products and grain marketing. We are driven to deliver innovative solutions to help improve the profitability of our customers and farmer owners. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING If you enjoy a non-stop day and are interested in agriculture, then we can’t wait to talk to you! We are looking for an Operations Supervisor who can balance the supervision of staff with coordinating operations at a branch, as well as be ready to jump on a forklift or bobcat when needed. Some of your key functions include: Supervising operational staff, including scheduling and regular coaching. Coordinating operations at the location, including shipping and receiving products and services, delivering and manufacturing crop protection and nutrition products. Ensuring the safe operation and maintenance and/or security of equipment and machinery. Maintaining the overall appearance of the inside and outside of the premises in a professional and organized manner to promote and enhance the image of the Company. Performing operational tasks along with staff, such as loading and unloading, operating plant equipment, mixing and delivering crop inputs/fertilizer. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE Normally requires a high school diploma. Leadership and team building skills. Ability to work with office computer programs, such as inventory systems, electronic mail, internet/intranet. Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills to handle customer inquiries, operational issues, and supervise staff. Must possess a valid driver’s license (preferably class DZ), a driving abstract that represents a history of safe operation, as well as the ability to maintain insurability. A current Ag Exterminator License, and/or Nutrient Technician License is a definite asset. Supervisory experience is an asset. Agriculture experience is an asset. Must be willing to work extended hours, during peak seasons. Indoor/Outdoor working conditions with some lifting and climbing requirements. WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE We value relationships and people first and foremost. We are a company that gives back to the community. We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources. We provide access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities. We ensure that employee health and wellness matters to us! WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT US Central Ontario FS is a retail division of GROWMARK, INC. serves local producers across Central and Southern Ontario. We provide leading-edge agronomic products & solutions, including precision ag services delivered by a skilled team of professionals, as well as a variety of fuel and energy solutions. Our average full-time tenure is 12 years, with 20% of our full-timers having more than 25 years of service. We are an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law. This posting is for an existing vacancy. SALARY RANGE: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00

What you’ll do

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for coordinating daily branch operations, including shipping, receiving, and manufacturing crop inputs. They also supervise operational staff, ensuring equipment safety and maintaining the professional appearance of the facility.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a high school diploma, strong leadership skills, and the ability to perform physical tasks like operating plant equipment. A valid driver's license is required, while an Ag Exterminator or Nutrient Technician license is considered a definite asset.

Benefits

• Health and wellness programs • In-house training • Leadership development opportunities

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Operations Management · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Team building · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Supervision
• Team building
• Operations management
• Inventory systems
• Problem-solving
• Equipment maintenance
• Forklift operation
• Bobcat operation
• Shipping and receiving
• Coaching
• Safety compliance
• Customer service
• Shipping And Receiving
• Agronomy
• Valid Driver's License
• Fertilizers
• Agriculture
• Forklift Truck
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Innovation
• Inventory Management System
• Problem Solving
• Leadership Development
• Machinery
• Operations
• Sustainable Business
• Team Building
• Loading And Unloading
• Scheduling
• Coordinating
• Customer Inquiries

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Agronomy Operations Manager
• Operations Supervisor (General)
• Manufacturing Managers
• General and Operations Managers