The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good. * Job Title: Location Manager - Southern FS - Marion, IL* The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good. _ SUMMARY_ Accept responsibility and accountability for all personnel and equipment that pertains to day to day operations of the Marion Warehouse and Route 148 Petroleum Bulk Plant. Manage and assist day to day operations, including sales to patrons and prospects. * ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Promote sales and service of all products sold by the company. 1. Properly display, maintain and market all product lines. 2. Accountable for Billing of all Products and services. 3. Personal contact of assigned accounts. 4. Schedule delivery of products and the routing 3 to 6 custom applicators of Dry Fertilizer, Pesticides and Custom Anhydrous ammonia. 5. Responsible for the Petroleum Bulk Plant on Route 148. See that bulk products are delivered to bulk plant and monthly housekeeping as needed along with facility Maintenance as needed. 2. Employee relations. 1. Establish a job description and standards of performance for each and every employee. 2. Conduct an annual review for each employee and if deemed necessary, periodically. 3. Provide day to day leadership and direction to employee group. 3. Plant Operations. 1. Practice good prevention maintenance. 2. Maintain facilities and equipment in neat and orderly fashion--(vehicles, tools, office, and shop). 3. Maintain operational hours as patrons needs deem necessary -- (timely arrival to work, special hours to meet patron needs). 4. Make patron satisfaction a top priority. 5. Supervise all employees assigned to your location. 4. Handle complaint and follow-up. 1. Acknowledge complaint (report to supervisor) and present solution promptly - (24 hours). Also, communicate complaint to product specialist. 5. Administering credit. 1. Follow company credit policy and conditions. 2. Have credit approved on all new patrons. 3. Make eligible patrons aware of agri-finance service. 4. Assist in collection of all accounts as assigned. 6. Product inventories. 1. Maintain a reasonable inventory of "sellable" products. 2. Count inventory on a monthly basis and account for any longs and shorts. 7. Other duties. 1. Attend all company functions - (Annual meetings, company meetings, farm bureau functions, Company functions, etc.). Arrive on a timely basis. 2. Obtain prior approval from supervisor for any personal time needed. (Vacations, personal days, etc.). 3. Project a good image of company in personal appearance and habits. 4. Maintain an active interest in self development and personal improvement. 5. Company vehicle will be furnished for use of job related duties only. 6. Perform other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned from time to time. 7. Submit weekly activity reports on contacts and projects. _ SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES_ Directly supervises employees at the Location. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Directly supervises 6 to 15 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. * QUALIFICATIONS* to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. _ EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE_ One year certificate from college or technical school; or One to Three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. _ 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. _ CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS_ Job duties will dictate the appropriate class or endorsements needed but the minimum requirement will be a Class A-CDL with the appropriate endorsements (ATX). Illinois Department of Agriculture Pesticide License (Applicator) Haz-Woper Trained _ OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES_ Location manager will need to be mechanically inclined and able to work on all equipment on the location. Welding skills would be helpful. * PHYSICAL DEMANDS* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. * WORK ENVIRONMENT* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. FS. Bringing You What's Next. FS. Bringing You What's Next. We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.