Mid Kansas Cooperative (MKC) is seeking an Agronomy Operations Manager in Abilene, Kansas to lead agronomy operations across assigned locations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service for customers through leadership of application operations, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and employee development while supporting the growth of MKC’s agronomy business.
About the Role – Agronomy Operations Leadership
Core Focus: Day-to-day agronomy operations including spray rigs, tender trucks, and application services
Team Leadership: Supervising, training, and developing spray rig operators and tender truck drivers
Inventory Scope: Managing seed, fertilizer, and crop protection product inventory
Regulatory Compliance: OSHA, EPA, DOT, and MKC safety standards
Business Growth: Partnering with agronomy sales teams on customer success and territory growth
Abilene, Kansas Career Opportunity & Community Impact
Strategic Location: Abilene, Kansas – a key agricultural community served by Mid Kansas Cooperative
Hands-On Leadership: Combines office planning with active outdoor operational management
Seasonal Demands: Dynamic role adapting to seasonal agronomy application cycles
Career Growth: Path toward regional agronomy leadership or cooperative management roles
Position Overview
This Agronomy Operations Manager role at Mid Kansas Cooperative in Abilene involves leading day-to-day agronomy operations, including spray rigs, tender trucks, and application services. You will supervise, train, and develop spray rig operators and tender truck drivers, oversee inventory management for seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products, ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and MKC safety standards, maintain application quality and resolve customer concerns, partner with agronomy sales teams to support customer success and territory growth, and manage budgets and operational performance for assigned locations.
Why This Role Matters: As Agronomy Operations Manager at Mid Kansas Cooperative in Abilene, you lead critical application operations that directly support local farmers and crop production, build and develop a team of spray rig operators and tender truck drivers, oversee regulatory compliance across OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards to keep operations safe and legal, manage inventory and budgets that drive operational efficiency, and play a hands-on leadership role that combines agronomy expertise with team development in a growing cooperative business.
Key Responsibilities
Application Operations Leadership
- Lead day-to-day agronomy operations, including spray rigs and tender trucks
- Oversee application services to ensure safe and efficient delivery
- Maintain application quality standards across all assigned locations
- Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally
Team Supervision & Development
- Supervise, train, and develop spray rig operators and tender truck drivers
- Build a skilled, safety-focused agronomy operations team
- Support ongoing employee development and performance management
- Foster a culture of accountability and operational excellence
Inventory & Regulatory Compliance
- Oversee inventory management for seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and MKC safety standards
- Maintain accurate inventory records to support operational planning
- Uphold safety programs across all agronomy operations
Business Partnership & Financial Management
- Partner with agronomy sales teams to support customer success
- Contribute to territory growth through operational excellence
- Manage budgets and operational performance for assigned locations
- Support MKC’s broader agronomy business growth strategy
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or a related field
- Or equivalent industry experience considered
Experience Requirements
- Strong leadership and team management experience
- Knowledge of agronomy operations, including application equipment and crop inputs
- Experience with inventory control, safety programs, and operational planning
Licensing
- CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsements preferred or ability to obtain
- Custom Applicator License preferred or ability to obtain
Essential Skills
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of regulatory requirements affecting agronomy operations
- Ability to lead teams through seasonal operational demands
Work Environment
- Combination of office and outdoor work in varying weather conditions
- Hands-on leadership role with operational responsibilities and seasonal demands
About Mid Kansas Cooperative
Mid Kansas Cooperative (MKC) is dedicated to delivering exceptional agronomy services while supporting the success of farmers and communities across Kansas. This Agronomy Operations Manager role in Abilene offers the opportunity to lead application operations, develop a skilled team, and drive operational excellence within a cooperative committed to safety, quality, and customer success in agriculture.
Career Excellence: Lead agronomy operations and grow a dedicated team at MKC while supporting Kansas farmers and communities.
Who Should Apply?
- Agronomy Professionals: With a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience
- Operations Leaders: With spray rig, tender truck, or application service management experience
- CDL Holders: With Hazmat and Tanker endorsements seeking agronomy leadership roles
- Custom Applicators: Licensed or eligible to obtain a Custom Applicator License
- Kansas-Based Job Seekers: Looking for hands-on agricultural leadership careers near Abilene
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