Location: Trenton
Reports to: Agronomy Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Updated Date: June 2025
Summary: This position involves the supervision of Agronomy operations for Trenton. This includes the coordination of Custom Field Applicators, Tender Drivers, and other agronomy operations staff.
Key Roles:
Lead, Manage, Hold People Accountable
- Provide leadership by setting clear standards, goals, expectations and leading by example
- Hire, fire, review, reward and recognize employees based on the core values of Top Ag
- Demonstrate accountability and hold others accountable
- Plan for and complete employee training and development
- Communicate effectively with fellow employees to achieve shared goals
Safety
- Hold self and others accountable to safety policies and safe behaviors
- Maintain a safe, sanitary workplace in compliance with company policies and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT, etc.)
- Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct unsafe actions and/or conditions
- Work closely with EHS Manager to manage operations risks
- Lead by example
- Everyone goes home safe and sound
Inventory Management
- Lead operations processes to manage inventory and limit shrink
- Conduct regular counts to ensure inventory accuracy
- Work with Logistics Coordinator, Agronomy Operations Manager, and Agronomy Department Manager to maintain in-season inventory levels to meet customer needs
- Responsible for maintaining proper and secure storage of inventory
Operations Training
- Work with Agronomy Operations Manager to develop and execute employee training programs
- Ensure that all operations staff are properly trained and prepared for the job at hand
- Provide refresher training on scheduled and as needed basis (incidents, role changes, etc.)
- Collaborate with other Operations Supervisor to ensure consistent training provided across company
Equipment/Facilities Maintenance
- Responsible for ensuring proper and regular maintenance of equipment, trucks, and facilities is executed
- Hold employees accountable for regular maintenance to help reduce repair costs
- Responsible for ordering all parts and equipment needed for maintenance
All other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proficient computer skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Must be able to multi-task, establish priorities, and meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to read and interpret required documents
- Leadership skills
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
- Valid driver’s license (CDL with HazMat preferred)
- State of Illinois Commercial Applicator License preferred
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Plant and Soil Science, or related field required
- Five or more years of experience in agronomy operations
- Supervisory experience preferred
Working Conditions:
Position operates in both an outdoor environment and an office environment. Requires sitting and standing for prolonged periods, working on a computer, and exposure to moving, mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise levels, chemicals, and internal and external temperature/weather conditions (from -20 to +100 degrees). Employee may work at elevated heights, in confined spaces, and must be able to adapt to extended-hour workdays. Employee will be required to climb several flights of stairs and ladders. Ability to drive equipment such as forklift and/or skid loader. Position requires the ability to lift weights of sixty (60) pounds or less; bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weights of less than fifty (50) pounds; and pushing brooms and shovels. Employee must be willing to work weekends, seasonal hours, holidays, and overtime if needed.
This job description is not a complete description of responsibility but reflects the general qualifications, duties, and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. Top Ag Cooperative reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant.