We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee fertilizer production warehouse management and retail sales at The Andersons' Reed and Perrine location in Tennent NJ. This role will be critical in driving operational efficiency ensuring high-quality production standards and optimizing our warehouse and retail operations to deliver exceptional service and results.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for managing the operations and directing employees at assigned facility meet productivity schedules and quality goals in the day-to-day operations as well as prepare and direct the annual budget and establish goals and actions aimed at achieving planned results. Â

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily management and leadership of a large area or plant
• Responsible for inventory control storage and ordering
• Prepare and implement approved capital plans/projects and develop and direct facility maintenance and improvement programs.
• Knowledge and skills for all areas of operations in the facility: employee relations equipment maintenance product and service line and reports
• Manages all aspects of production and distribution including inventory
• Ensures efficient use of labor equipment and expense elements
• Identify promote and execute on the groupâs overall strategy
• direct the facility employees and work to assess employee needs to provide a culture that encourages and fosters productivity career development and good morale in the workplace.
• Creates modifies and adheres to overall financial plan for area or plant

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Manages professional employees and/or supervisors or supervises large complex technical or business support or production operations teams
• Is accountable for the performance and results of a team within own discipline or function
• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operations challenges
• Decisions are guided by policies procedures and business plan; receives guidance from senior manager
• Provides technical guidance to employees colleagues and/or customers

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelorâs Degree required
• 5-7 yearsâ relevant experience required

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Must be able to stand/sit for an extended period of time
• Ability to work in plant and office environments
• Working conditions could include: dust fumes moderate noise and uneven surfaces

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols policies procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersonsâ Statement of Principles.