Facility Manager (Miller, SD)

Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Do you have Agricultural operations experience? Do you have experience with liquid and dry custom applications? Are you safety focused with the ability to build a culture of safety? Do you have the ability to lead and influence a team? If so, AND you have excellent communication skills, we want to hear from you!

For over a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products and services. Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment. Come grow with us!

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The Facility Manager directly supervises and works alongside of the functional team within the location. This includes safety, warehousing, liquid and dry fertilizer handling, DOT compliance, and safety. Facilitating and supporting company initiatives involving Operational Efficiency and Freedom to Operate is imperative. It is also the responsibility of the Facility Manager to ensure each team member operates efficiently to achieve their goals and interacts effectively with office and sales staff.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• Ability to lead and influence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle and assign team members multiple assignments simultaneously
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Able to comprehend and communicate written policies and procedures
• Able to maintain and promote professionalism in interactions with team members and customers
• High School Diploma or equivalent and experience with Agricultural operations
• Experience in liquid and/or dry fertilizer handling
• CDL preferred but not required
• Strong team-building skills
• Mechanical ability to fix and maintain equipment
• Proactive problem solver
• Knowledge of warehousing and inventory management

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Safety minded
• Lead by example and support company initiatives
• Self-Motivated and able to influence and lead teammates
• Ability to establish relationships with location personnel, peers, and customers
• Adaptable to rapidly changing work environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Enjoys diverse work and job duties. Versatile and flexible
• Positive attitude

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables include:

• Manage facility operations
• Lead, drive, and enforce all Wilbur-Ellis safety and regulatory procedures
• Facilitate and encourage effective communication with the Sales team
• Promote a safety culture while aligning with internal corporate objectives
• Provide daily direction to direct reports
• Support and facilitate location goals and objectives
• Provide support to other team members as required to attain a customer-centric focus
• Work with the Location Operations Manager to coordinate the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment
• Coordinate annual audit and compliance activities with the Location Operations Manager
• Assist with compliance efforts related to DOT, GPS, EHSS, and other regulatory agencies
• Conduct annual performance reviews with direct reports and provide coaching and feedback as needed
• Promptly address employee performance issues with the assistance of the Location Operations Manager and People & Culture Business Partner
• Ensure that all direct reports are adequately trained in their necessary duties [and suggest training to improve relevant job skills]
• Promote a positive work environment and overall employee morale
• Present a professional image through personal appearance and overall facility cleanliness
• Attend EHSS training sessions and meetings when necessary
• Other duties as required and assigned

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $56,300 - $75,030. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits.

COMPANY CULTURE

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed, and specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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