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wledge, safety, operations, logistics and inventory management. In this role, you will lead the facility by engaging customers, executing on all critical process and systems to build a culture around operational excellence and customer service, lead and develop operational employees and closely collaborate with sales and agronomy teams. You will plan and execute physical daily operations as well as perform customer service and sales activities.
Key Accountabilities
Provide daily leadership for the local operations facility and people for financial, planning, safety, capital, training, risk management and continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
Drive sales by collaborating with sales agronomy group and also be able to close sales with inquiring customers.
Be responsible to execute plans and schedules of operations staff ensuring appropriate staffing levels and that seasonal staff has proper training and direction.
Be the primary contact for identified customers including providing basic product recommendations, handling the customer account and recording customer information in customer tracking software.
Lead and oversee the integrated business planning process, forecasting and inventory management.
Drive forecasting, net earnings, budgets and return on gross investment for local facility collaborating with sales and agronomy teams.
Responsible for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance and disciplinary actions for your direct reports. You will also spend time completing the same tasks as employees on your team.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Diploma/certificate or bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Experience working in crop input, agronomy, agricultural or manufacturing operations facility
Confirmed knowledge and ability to identify opportunities and prospects, build customer relationships and close sales
Knowledge of the industry including to be able to provide basic recommendations to customers
Possess a valid Canadian drivers licence in good standing authorizing you to drive independently during your employment.
Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
Preferred Qualifications
Crop certification such as a certified professional agronomist or certified crop advisor
One year of supervisory experience
Knowledge of inventory control, operating efficiency and budget management
Experience leading and operating a crop inputs, agronomy or agricultural facility
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Position Information
Relocation assistance will be provided for this position.
Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.
Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.