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.