Location: Marathon City, WI
Reports To: VP of Agronomy

Position Summary

The Agronomy Operations Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, safety, financial performance, and customer service excellence of an agronomy retail location. This role will also play a key leadership role in a new agronomy facility planned for construction in 2027, helping guide the site through the expansion project while ensuring operational excellence and customer continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Operations

• Lead daily operations of the agronomy facility including fertilizer, chemical, seed, and custom application services
• Provide leadership support during the operational startup of a new dry agronomy facility planned for construction in 2027
• Manage staffing, scheduling, training, performance evaluations and team development
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and customer service excellence
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations

Sales & Customer Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with growers and agronomy customers
• Support sales efforts through customer engagement, crop planning, and service coordination
• Partner with agronomists to deliver agronomic solutions that maximize customer profitability
• Resolve customer concerns and service issues professionally and efficiently

Financial & Inventory Management

• Assist is management of annual operating budgets and capital improvement plans
• Provide operational input into annual capital expenses
• Monitor location profitability, margins, and expenses
• Oversee inventory control, procurement, and shrink management

Facilities & Asset Management

• Maintain agronomy facilities, equipment, rolling stock and infrastructure
• Assist with some oversight and operational readiness for the new agronomy plant
• Oversee seasonal operations including fertilizer blending, chemical handling, and application logistics
• Ensure facility and location cleanliness of facilities and vehicles

Safety & Compliance

• Champion safety programs and conduct regular safety meetings and audits
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Assist the Compliance director in incident investigations and corrective action plans

Qualifications

• Post high school education in Agronomy, Ag Business, Crop Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Management experience in agronomy retail, operations, or an agricultural leadership position is a plus
• Knowledge of crop inputs, nutrient management, crop protection products, and application systems is a preferred
• Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills
• CDL and applicator license preferred and or the ability to obtain

Working Conditions

• Seasonal hours during spring planting and fall application seasons which will include some weekends as conditions merit.