Summary

The Supervisor is responsible for selecting, training, and supervising crew in performance of maintenance, warehouse, delivery and/or daily operations of the Unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises and performs equipment and plant maintenance work, loading and delivery of product to customers, receiving and unloading, warehouse inventory and storage functions, and/or duties related to the appropriate application of chemical and fertilizer products such as calculating product amounts and calibrating equipment. 
• Ensures manpower needs for functional area are provided for by selecting, coaching, training, and managing performance of crew. Monitors safety policies and procedures to ensure regulatory requirements are met. Organizes day-to-day operation and determines work practices and procedures to optimize utilization of resources. 
• Assists management in planning equipment purchases and facility improvement.     
• Performs recordkeeping functions related to inventory, scheduling, parts ordering, employee files, etc.

Typical Education

Relevant Experience

Required Certifications

Other Information

Knowledge: Advanced expertise relating to the assigned functional area, in specific technological areas which would include: mechanical, equipment, record-keeping. Familiarity with farming environments, knowledge of chemical and fertilizer requirements and application techniques, knowledge of geographic area including types of crops and farming requirements and cultural practices would be helpful. Incumbents typically have experience in the industry. Experience within Grower Solutions.

Skills: Demonstrated supervisory, planning, organization, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills. Ability to maximize productivity within a team environment. Proactive in providing customer service and support beyond typical operational needs.  Analysis and problem-solving abilities to deal with out-of-the-ordinary assignments.

Distinguishing Features: Works independently under general guidelines. Incumbent uses established procedures, customer needs, goals, and Supervisor s direction to set priorities.