A growing agriculture and agronomy operations company in Monticello, Indiana is now hiring an experienced and motivated Agronomy Assistant Manager to support the location manager in driving the efficiency and effectiveness of day-to-day facility operations. This dynamic role combines agronomy expertise with operational leadership — covering crop protection and fertility recommendations, inventory management, equipment maintenance, sales support, compliance oversight, and team supervision. If you hold a Class A CDL with hazmat endorsement, a Category 1A applicators license, and a solid background in agronomy and crop science, this Indiana-based opportunity is built for you.
About the Role — Agronomy Operations Leadership in Monticello, Indiana
Core Function: Assist the location manager in driving operational efficiency, agronomy sales, inventory management, and overall facility growth
Operations Scope: Supervise mixing, loading, and dispatch; manage facility assets; oversee equipment maintenance and driver inspections
Agronomy Focus: Crop protection and fertility recommendations using SSI, DataOnTouch, field plans, mapping, and record-keeping tools
Compliance Management: DOT compliance, state chemist records, driver records, safety training, and emergency response protocols
License Requirements: Class A CDL with hazmat endorsement and Category 1A pesticide applicators license are both mandatory for this position
Career Opportunity & Growth in US Agriculture
Strategic Location: Monticello, Indiana — situated in one of the Midwest’s most productive agricultural regions with strong crop production demand year-round
Leadership Pathway: Agronomy Assistant Manager roles are a proven stepping stone toward Location Manager and regional operations leadership within US agriculture companies
Diverse Exposure: Build expertise across crop protection, fertility programs, inventory planning, equipment management, compliance, and agronomy sales simultaneously
Career Stability: Agriculture management remains one of the most stable and consistently in-demand career tracks across the American Midwest
Position Overview
The Agronomy Assistant Manager in Monticello, Indiana is a hands-on leadership role that touches every corner of agricultural facility operations. You will assist the location manager with everything from supervising mixing, loading, and dispatch operations to making crop protection and fertility recommendations for customer accounts, managing facility and equipment assets, maintaining regulatory compliance, coaching operations team members, and supporting sales activities. This is a genuinely multifaceted agronomy career opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused agricultural environment and is ready to grow into a full location management role in the future.
Why This Role Matters: As Agronomy Assistant Manager in Monticello, Indiana, you directly support the productivity and profitability of farmers and agricultural operations across the region through expert crop protection, seed, and fertility recommendations, lead a dedicated operations team and help shape the efficiency standards of a growing agricultural facility in the heart of the Indiana Midwest, build a broad and highly transferable skill set spanning agronomy science, inventory management, DOT compliance, equipment oversight, and customer-facing sales, position yourself on a clear career pathway toward location management and senior agronomy leadership within a successful and expanding US agriculture organization, and work in a role where your problem-solving ability, field knowledge, and passion for agriculture make a real and measurable difference to customer outcomes every single day.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Facility Operations & Customer Service
- Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the agronomy facility to provide patrons with prompt, courteous, and effective service while maintaining the operational efficiency needed to achieve maximum profit margins
- Supervise mixing, loading, and dispatch activities to ensure all product preparation and delivery operations run safely, accurately, and on schedule throughout the busy agricultural season
- Assist with sales activities and manage tasks for assigned customer accounts, building strong patron relationships through responsive, knowledgeable agronomy service and follow-through
Facility Asset & Equipment Management
- Manage all facility assets including routine maintenance programs, equipment and facility replacement planning, and regular driver equipment inspections to ensure operational reliability and safety
- Assist in establishing and implementing short-term operational goals, budgets, and plans that are consistent with the location’s long-range growth strategy for facility, equipment, and personnel development
- Communicate regularly with the location manager and draw on additional organizational resources — including branch managers, credit, marketing, and human resources — to maximize overall location profitability
Compliance, Safety & Risk Management
- Manage location risk comprehensively by ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulations including DOT requirements, state chemist records, driver records, and ongoing safety and emergency response training
- Conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance standards are being consistently maintained across all operational areas of the Monticello agronomy facility
- Maintain accurate compliance documentation and records to support regulatory inspections and demonstrate the facility’s commitment to safety and operational responsibility
Crop Protection, Fertility & Agronomy Recommendations
- Assist in making expert crop protection and fertility recommendations for customer accounts using SSI, DataOnTouch, field plans, precision mapping tools, and comprehensive agronomic record-keeping systems
- Apply knowledge of crop diagnostics, crop protection products, seed selection, and fertility programs to solve real agronomic challenges in the fields of customers across the Indiana region
- Stay current with evolving crop science, pest and disease pressures, and new product technologies to provide customers with accurate, timely, and commercially sound agronomy recommendations
Inventory Management & Team Leadership
- Help maintain inventory levels that ensure reliable, timely service with minimal delivery delays while simultaneously achieving the facility’s established inventory turn goals and cost targets
- Manage selected operations team members through clear job assignment definition, structured training programs, and ongoing coaching that drives individual performance and team cohesion
- Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented team environment where every member is motivated, well-informed, and equipped to contribute to a successful and growing agronomy operation
Qualifications & Requirements
Licensing Requirements
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with hazmat endorsement is mandatory — this license must be current and in good standing at the time of application
- Category 1A pesticide applicators license is required for this position — demonstrating the regulatory authorization to apply and supervise the use of restricted-use agricultural chemicals
Education & Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Crop Science, or a related agricultural field is preferred — equivalent progressive agronomy experience of 3 to 5 years will also be considered
- Demonstrated knowledge of crop diagnostics, crop protection products, seed selection, and fertility management as applied across commercial agricultural production operations
Technical & Personal Skills
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is essential for inventory management, reporting, customer account management, and operational communication
- Genuine team player with the drive, work ethic, and collaborative mindset needed to contribute meaningfully to a successful agronomy operation and growing agricultural business
- Demonstrated ability and personal desire to solve complex agronomic problems in customer fields — combining scientific knowledge with practical, on-the-ground problem-solving capability
About This Agronomy Opportunity in Monticello, Indiana
This Agronomy Assistant Manager position is based in Monticello, Indiana — located in the heart of the American Midwest’s productive agricultural belt. The role offers genuine operational breadth across agronomy science, crop protection, inventory management, regulatory compliance, equipment oversight, and team leadership — making it one of the most comprehensive and rewarding agronomy career opportunities available in Indiana today. Candidates who bring agronomy field knowledge, CDL credentials, and a genuine passion for supporting farmer success will find this role both professionally fulfilling and financially rewarding.
Career Excellence: Step into an Agronomy Assistant Manager role in Monticello, Indiana and help drive the productivity, profitability, and growth of a thriving agricultural operation — while building the leadership credentials that lead to full location management in the US agriculture industry.
Who Should Apply?
- Agronomy Graduates: With a BS in Agriculture or Crop Science and 3–5 years of progressive agronomy experience seeking a leadership role in Indiana’s commercial agricultural sector
- CDL Class A Holders: With hazmat endorsement and Category 1A applicators license ready to combine their compliance credentials with agronomy and operations management responsibilities
- Crop Protection Specialists: With hands-on experience in crop diagnostics, fertility programs, and pesticide application looking to step into an assistant management role
- Agriculture Operations Professionals: With experience in facility management, inventory control, and team supervision within a US agronomy or agricultural retail environment
- Midwest Agriculture Leaders: Passionate about farming communities, customer service, and driving operational excellence within a growing Indiana-based agronomy business
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