Manager, Operations

At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien,the largest crop inputs company in the world. As part of our collective mission of Feeding the Future, Nutrien Ag Solutions provides full-acre solutions through our trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; ProvenSeed and Dyna-GroSeed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.

Working at Nutrien Ag Solutions will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company canbe, andgrow your career.

Reporting to the Manager, Location, this position is responsible to oversee the location business operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and profitability, while supporting and expanding a customer base within a designated market area by being responsible for the following:

What will you do:

• Plan and coordinate manufacturing operations for production, machinery, processing, and packaging departments
• Ensure that production line schedules are in accordance with facility capabilities, customer requirements, and financial planning
• Manage materials replenishment, quality standards, and performance metrics in support of organizational goals and objectives
• Create documentation protocols and ensure that all records of operations are properly maintained and reviewed
• Provides leadership, direction, guidance, and support to Packaging supervisors and personnel. Develops positive, motivating, and efficient communication with all employees.
  • Maximizes the profitability of the packaging with efficient use of raw materials, productive use of available labor and control of overhead costs.
  • Translate packaging requirements into daily work schedule and direct staff in various departments in the execution of the work in accordance with GMP and SOP requirements.
  • Ensures the manufacturing and packaging of quality product while maintaining a safe and motivated workforce.
  • Manages line efficiencies, key performance indicators and production downtime.
  • Liaise with internal and external departments such as Maintenance, Quality, Finance, Engineering, etc., on various packaging related initiatives.
  • Effectively uses daily production information to track costs, measure trends, and communicate results, positively reinforce success, and initiate corrective action when appropriate.
  • Ensures the Company's quality and sanitation standards are met through close liaison with Quality, full participation in the HACCP and BRC programs, as well as frequent review and implementation of Company and Government Policies.
  • Troubleshoots and leads problem-solving efforts through the facilitation of effective functional and cross-functional teams and on-the-floor leadership to effectively change systems and procedures through the process of continuous improvement.
• Managing the daily operations of the plant
• Assuring compliance with legal regulations
• Analyzing and controlling costs and budgetary restrictions
• Optimizing machinery and equipment with regular maintenance programs
• Manage inventory quantity and quality to ensure location will meet sales commitments
• Manage business operations, including SH&E programs, inventory audits, retail audits, and asset reviews
• Responsible for aspects of human resource management within the branch including hiring, promoting, training and development, performance management, coaching, and discharging within company policy and regulatory compliance
• Assist in preparing the business plan, product forecasts, operating budget, and targets
• Utilize and leverage available digital technologies to complete work accurately and efficiently
• Lead and perform work the Nutrien Way - engaging in corporate, policies, programs and practices, including SH&E regulations and standards, to bring our Culture of Care to life
• Perform other related duties, as required

What will you bring:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5 years' experience in sales or marketing management in Ag related area, including 2 years in a supervisory/leadership position
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience, which result in the required level of knowledge, competencies, skills, and abilities, may be considered
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when necessary
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to learn, teach and share information with teammates, peers, and management
• Self-starter with good communication skills, highly motivated, and organized
• Strong time management skills, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor while working under pressure
• Well-rounded knowledge of agricultural products and practices.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• The highest ethical standards and sense of accountability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Power Point, Word, and Excel.
• Clear and effective decision making, with emphasis on data-driven approach

Are you a good match? Apply today!

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled.In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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