Top Ag Cooperative — one of Southern Illinois’s most respected agricultural cooperatives — is seeking a driven and experienced Agronomy Operations Supervisor to lead their Pierron, IL team. This full-time leadership role oversees custom field applicators, tender drivers, and agronomy operations staff, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations across every growing season. If you are a hands-on leader with a passion for agriculture and people, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in your community.
About Top Ag Cooperative — Southern Illinois Agriculture Leader
Organization Type: Locally owned agricultural cooperative serving Southern Illinois farming communities
Core Operations: Agronomy services, custom field application, grain, and crop input supply across the region
Team Structure: Custom field applicators, tender drivers, and agronomy operations staff
Values: Honesty, accountability, and deep pride in serving the agricultural community
Culture: Employee-first cooperative where team members are the true cornerstone of success
Why This Is a Standout Agriculture Career Opportunity
Community Impact: Lead agronomy operations for a trusted locally owned Illinois cooperative with deep regional roots
Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plan, and paid time off
Leadership Role: Own and drive agronomy operations, team development, and seasonal execution from the ground up
Career Stability: Join a cooperative built on long-term agricultural relationships and employee-centered values
Position Overview
The Agronomy Operations Supervisor at Top Ag Cooperative in Pierron, Illinois is a full-time exempt leadership role at the heart of the cooperative’s field operations. You will be responsible for leading and developing a team of custom field applicators, tender drivers, and agronomy staff — while overseeing inventory control, equipment and facility maintenance, and regulatory compliance across OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards. Working closely with the Agronomy Manager and Logistics Coordinator, you will keep operations running safely, efficiently, and productively through every busy agricultural season. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced agronomy professional ready to step into a meaningful supervisory position within one of Southern Illinois’s most trusted cooperatives.
Why This Role Matters: As Agronomy Operations Supervisor at Top Ag Cooperative, you directly enable Illinois farmers to get the right inputs, applied at the right time, in the right way — leading a skilled field team that forms the operational backbone of a community-owned cooperative dedicated to agricultural excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, develop, coach, and hold accountable a team of custom field applicators, tender drivers, and agronomy operations staff
- Set clear performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Coordinate team scheduling and staffing to ensure adequate coverage throughout all production seasons
Inventory Management & Equipment Oversight
- Oversee inventory management of crop inputs, chemical products, and operational supplies across the Pierron facility
- Monitor equipment condition and coordinate preventive maintenance and repair of agronomy application equipment and facility assets
- Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of all agricultural chemicals and hazardous materials in compliance with regulations
Regulatory Compliance — OSHA, EPA & DOT
- Ensure full operational compliance with OSHA workplace safety standards, EPA environmental regulations, and DOT transportation requirements
- Maintain accurate regulatory documentation and records for all agronomy operations and chemical applications
- Promote a strong safety culture across the team, including safe handling of chemicals and operation of heavy agricultural equipment
Operational Coordination & Seasonal Planning
- Partner closely with the Agronomy Manager and Logistics Coordinator to plan and execute seasonal agronomy operations efficiently
- Coordinate field application scheduling, equipment deployment, and logistics to meet customer and cooperative demands on time
- Anticipate seasonal operational needs and proactively address staffing, equipment, and inventory challenges before they impact service delivery
Facility & Safety Management
- Oversee the day-to-day maintenance and operational readiness of the Pierron agronomy facility and related assets
- Conduct regular safety inspections and lead incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action processes
- Ensure the facility meets all cooperative, state, and federal standards for agricultural chemical storage and handling
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Plant and Soil Science, or a closely related field (required)
- Experience: 5 or more years of agronomy operations experience with demonstrated field knowledge (required)
- Supervisory Experience: Prior team leadership or supervisory experience in an agronomy or agricultural operations setting is strongly preferred
- CDL with HazMat Endorsement: Commercial Driver’s License with HazMat endorsement is preferred for this role
- Illinois Commercial Applicator License: Preferred; candidates actively working toward licensure will also be considered
- Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to lead teams, communicate clearly, and drive accountability in a hands-on environment
- Organizational Skills: Strong capacity to manage multiple priorities, coordinate logistics, and maintain accurate records across busy seasons
- Compliance Knowledge: Working understanding of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations as they apply to agricultural operations
About Top Ag Cooperative
Top Ag Cooperative is a locally owned agricultural cooperative proudly rooted in Southern Illinois. Built on the core belief that employees are the cornerstone of its success, Top Ag provides farmers and growers across the region with trusted agronomy services, crop inputs, custom field application, and grain handling. The cooperative operates with a culture grounded in honesty, hard work, and deep accountability to the communities it serves. Joining Top Ag means becoming part of something bigger — a team that takes genuine pride in supporting Illinois agriculture every single season.
Apply Today: Bring your agronomy expertise, leadership energy, and passion for agriculture to one of Southern Illinois’s most respected cooperatives.
Who Should Apply?
- Agronomy Professionals: With 5+ years of hands-on agronomy operations experience ready to move into a full supervisory role
- Agriculture Team Leaders: From cooperative, crop input, or custom application backgrounds looking for their next leadership challenge
- CDL HazMat Operators: With field application experience and strong knowledge of chemical compliance and EPA regulations
- Agribusiness Graduates: With meaningful field experience in Southern Illinois or the Midwest agricultural sector
- Compliance-Focused Supervisors: Who understand OSHA, DOT, and EPA requirements and can lead a team to full regulatory adherence
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