Job Information
Innovative Ag Services Vice President - Business Operations in Monticello, Iowa
Provide progressive leadership to the teams responsible for ensuring location business activity is aligned and efficiently functioning within the divisional goals and objectives of the company. A valued member of the executive team.
Major Accountabilities:
Collaborative executive team member in achieving key objectives within and across the divisions.
Develop and supervise Region Managers in the development, supervision, communication, and accountability of the location teams to drive strategic business initiatives and short-term, and long-term business plans.
Proactively review and continuously develop reporting information and other performance metrics to measure and monitor productivity, goal achievement, and areas needing improvement.
Implement change to achieve efficiencies and ensure optimum utilization of resources.
Evaluate and prioritize projects in the framework of key strategic initiatives under the control of the retail facilities.
Supervise and develop the Project Manager of Ag Facility Construction.
Supervise and develop the Safety Director to provide leadership in all aspects of general safety, health, and compliance in operating areas with government and insurance regulations.
Supervise and develop the transportation department to maintain business operating goals and objectives.
Lead continuous improvement and development of subordinates to align with the company purpose statement and culture.
Provide innovative ideas related to the continuous improvement of products, services, facilities, and people of IAS.
Provide real-time coaching on initiatives, business economics, efficiencies, and dynamic decision-making
Assist in the development of fiscal year budgets and capital expenses for divisions.
Evaluate existing locations to ensure current cost support the benefits to the customer and profitability to the company.
Assist with managing the relationship of insurance-related vendors and coordination of the annual renewal process.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
An undergraduate degree in business administration or other ag-related field and/or minimum of five years of management/operations experience in the ag retail industry.
Strong knowledge of plant operations and logistics of all grain and farm supply aspects of the business.
Existing knowledge of, or ability to recognize the business division needs and the economic impact behind decision-making processes for each
Ability to mentor and grow his/her team of employees.
Frequent travel to locations and other destinations as required.
Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments efficiently.
Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form, with good computer skills.
Possess leadership, motivational, and team-building skills.
Ability to organize, embrace change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
Be a team member to strategically enhance the current and future success
Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:
This position requires extended and flexible working hours to assure effective daily operations. Requires the ability to move freely throughout the company directing and coordinating a variety of activities.
Medium to high levels of stress during peak production periods and in meeting deadlines.
Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also, flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
Agricultural Environment – Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agricultural products.