About this role
Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us!
Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.
“We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.”
Role Overview:
The Manager Retail Operations II directs the interaction of cross-functional groups within the location including warehouse, production plants, safety, compliance, dispatch, and administrative processes. You will be responsible for ensuring each area of the business operates efficiently and interacts effectively with the other functions.
A Sample of What You’ll Do in this Role:
Manage location operation including logistics, dispatch, and customer service personnel.
Support and manage all employees including coaching and setting expectations.
Ensure compliance with all federal laws and company policies.
Collaborate with other locations in the district.
Work with the sales team to determine operational solutions for customers.
Oversee physical inventory counts and related adjustments.
Manage the operational P&L, expenses, capital expenditures, budget, and gain approval for any large purchases needed for operations.
What You Bring to The Role:
7+ years of experience, agriculture industry is preferred
Demonstrated track record in operations, logistics, and/or agriculture location/branch management
Strong skills in directing the work of operational-level employees, ensuring productivity and adherence to standards
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Agriculture or Business-related field is preferred
What Makes You a Great Fit:
You have strong interpersonal and team building skills with an ability to establish and maintain relationships
You enjoy building influence across teams, advising on financial and operational matters while fostering clear communication to support organizational goals
You engage with internal teams and external stakeholders to support operations
Compensation and Benefits:
In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $91,200 - $127,750. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.
Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer
Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.
Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people
Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.
Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce
Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.
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About Wilbur-Ellis
Family owned since 1921, Wilbur-Ellis is a leading international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, specialty chemicals, and ingredients.
Since the beginning, Wilbur-Ellis has prided itself on looking forward. This relentless vision helped us grow into a multibillion-dollar business with employees and partners all over the world. It’s this tradition of always staying ahead that will carry us into the future.
Our 2,400 employees across North America are united by our shared values and driven by our passion for innovation. We know Wilbur-Ellis thrives when our employees do, which is why many have been with us for decades and others join to build their careers with us.
At Wilbur-Ellis, our purpose is to provide the essentials for the world to thrive. To achieve this, we believe diversity and inclusion are an integral part of who we are as a company, now and into the future. We know that a diverse workforce leads to better insights, better decisions, and better products and services.
Our Portfolio:
- Agribusiness: Our approach to crop protection, nutrition and seed development combines years of expertise and service with the latest technology wherever you are, whatever your needs.
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- Cavallo Ventures: We fund and champion progressive technology and daring entrepreneurs that support our three business divisions and beyond.
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What you'll do
- The Retail Operations Manager directs the interaction of various cross-functional groups and ensures efficient operations across the business. Responsibilities include managing logistics, dispatch, customer service, and compliance with federal laws and company policies.
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