Job description

The Company

Halifax Fertilizer is a custom blend fertilizer business that uses raw materials in the production of bagged fertilizers. We sell directly to end users, distributors, as well as private label accounts.

Job Purpose

Provide exceptional leadership, communication, and professionalism in the daily management of the manufacturing plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Budgeting

§ Labor

· Manage and track labor costs, including overtime hours

§ Repair and maintenance

· Maintain and build relationships with vendors

· Scheduling downtime for R&M (communicate with sales team)

· Manage and track maintenance costs

· Human Resources

§ Ensures appropriate staffing

§ Provide support and direction to hourly employees

§ Safety training protocols as set forth by company policy

· Inventory Management

§ Ordering

§ Forecasting

§ Monthly inventory counts

§ Inventory discrepancies

§ Assists with scheduling of both inbound and outbound product

· Safety

§ Adhere and maintain all safety guidelines as set forth by company policy

§ Provide regular safety training for all members of staff

§ Fosters a safe work environment

· Environmental Stewardship

§ Ensure that we are in compliance with all state and federal regulations

§ Maintain a “clean” facility

· Customer Service

§ Expected to assist customers over the phone

§ Delivery ticket/invoicing discrepancies

§ Scheduling product deliveries

§ Directing sales support activities of multiple salespeople

§ Assist/maintain product registrations with state regulators

· Quality Assurance

§ Accurate bag weights

§ Lot no. creation

§ Ensure that only well-presented product leaves facility

Education and/or Experience

· College degree preferred

· 10+ years in management leadership role

· An agricultural background is a positive

· Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

· Computer literate and ability to use operating software

Work Environment

· Expected to be at the facility everyday

· Travel to company and trade meetings with possibly infrequent overnight stays

· Expected to know the role and function of each employee so that accountability can be maintained

Competencies

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information; skillfully develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability - Follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors work to ensure quality.

Communications - Strong written and verbal skills. Applies good questioning and listening skills to ensure understanding of information being shared.

Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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 – we will promote a work environment that encourages and nourishes creativity, a passion for excellence, and mutual respect with our customers, vendors and each other. We are responsible to care for God’s creation by treating the natural environment with proper caution and wisdom.

Quality – all our products and services must reflect quality (creativity and care). We must constantly find ways to improve our products and services to meet our customers’ needs and exceed their expectations.

Understanding – we understand that the pressures facing our employees and their families are never ending. Everyone has family outside of their “work family”, and we encourage them to set proper priorities in their lives. We will seek to find ways to promote a family friendly workplace.

Integrity – honesty and truth are absolutes in the way we conduct business with our customers, vendors, and employees.

People – our people are the greatest asset, which is not reflected on our balance sheet. They drive the health of our financial results. We are striving to find people who are passionate about our Company, and find their place in the company where they can grow, flourish, and excel.

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

For Additional Information Visit: www.meherrinag.com OR www.hamptonfarms.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Management/Leadership: 10 years (Preferred)
• Agriculture: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

bottlesandcaps.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, bottlesandcaps.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, bottlesandcaps.com is the ideal place to find your next job.