Job description
This position is based at our Meherrin Grain location in Newsoms, VA.
The Company
Meherrin Grain Group based in 7 locations, is affiliated with Meherrin Agricultural & Chemical Company.
Job Purpose
To manage and sell in every facet of a daily operation to achieve maximum return to the location’s profitability. This position will work out of our Newsoms and Franklin locations. Reports to the Director of Grain.
Job Responsibilities
· Provide support and direction of duties to hourly employees.
· To manage the Retail Location’s P&L Budget.
· Oversee inventory management support including counting, ordering, rotating and capital in use management.
· Foster an environment of positive employees with a team player type attitude.
· Outside sales to customers to help drive sales goals for the location.
· Manage personnel in maintenance intervals and repairs of the locations assets.
· Implement employee training schedule.
· Ensure that all daily activities are aligned with Meherrin’s mission, vision, and values.
· Maintain proper paperwork as outlined by the company’s policies, to ensure an adequate audit score when performed.
· Conduct direct reports for three full-time and multiple seasonal employees
· To profitably originate and fill 800K bu of grain space in Capron, Newsoms, Franklin
· Manage Newsoms and Franklin location’s.
· New facility – time spent getting it up and going
· Source farmer peanut contracts and management thereof
Communication
· Identifies barriers to communication and strategies to eliminate them.
· Treats everyone with respect and dignity, even when he/she may not agree with their opinions or beliefs.
· Be able to communicate in a clear and understanding manner
Problem Solving
· Solution oriented, working until a problem is solved or outcome achieved; finds alternative ways to complete task.
· Reacts to challenges by locating or providing solutions.
· Takes responsibility to define all requirements of a task, weighing the pros and cons, then taking the appropriate action as required
· Makes timely, well considered decisions based on current data available.
· Supports team by offering to help with unexpected work as needed.
Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree preferred
· Farming background a plus
· Management/leadership experience
· Sales experience
Skills
· Effective leader that gets along well with people
· Salesmanship skill translated to purchasing grain from farmers
· Management skills
Physical Demands
· Ability to lift 40 pounds
Competencies
Analytical
Continuous Learning
Job Knowledge
Use of Technology
Problem Solving
Project Management
Adaptability
Dependability
Quality
Communications
Reasoning Ability
Exceptional Interpersonal skills
Team player
Treats everyone with respect and dignity
Benefits
· Health Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Disability
· Vision
· Flexible Spending Account(FSA)
· Employee Assistance (EAP)
· Teladoc
· 401K Match
· Paid Vacation and Personal Days
· Paid Holidays
· Bereavement Leave
· Military Leave
· Jury Duty Leave
Core Values “Equip”
Environment
Quality
Understanding
Integrity
People
EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer
For Additional Information Visit: www.meherrinag.comOR www.hamptonfarms.com
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 5 years
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Farming: 2 years (Preferred)
- Leadership: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
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