Location Manager

Land O Lakes and its cooperative system have lots of really great opportunities.  If you are looking to make a switch, this undoubtedly is yet another great possibility posted by Jeri Derig.  Check it out, or feel free to shoot her an email with further questions.  You'll be glad you did!

Position Title/Summary	Location Manager
Recruiter's Name *	Jeri Derrig
Email *	jdderrig@landolakes.com
Industry *	agriculture
Company *	Land O'Lakes
Where to call you.	(515) 574-2905
Career Website	https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=142&siteid=5334
Copy and Paste Job Description.	Responsible for the day to day activities of the branch location and staff supervision. Location includes a Pump-24, tire and repair shop, and a farm products and lawn mower store front. Volumes include 500,000 gallon each of bulk fuels and LP and $385,000 in shop revenue. Candidates should have petroleum and LP experience. Tire and shop experience helpful.
Apply To:	Jeri Derrig
Application Deadline	July 5, 2009

Energy & Sales Marketing Guru

Position Title/Summary	Energy Sales & Marketing Manager
Recruiter's Name *	Jeri Derrig
Email *	jdderrig@landolakes.com
Industry *	agriculture
Company *	Land O'Lakes
Career Website	http://www.landolakesbds.com
Location: South Central Minnesota Oversee vendor relationships and programs in the sales area with increased focus on growing the overall sales of the Energy department. Responsible for inventory levels for retail and bulk plants along with risk managing fuel and LP contracts. Develop and lead the implementation of strategic marketing plans as to enhance market share in the Energy sales area Lead efforts in developing and implementing an outstanding customer service program that will enhance our ability to serve our customers across all product areas with special emphasis on energy. Make product and services recommendations to customers that will result in more profitable sales and margins of the energy product lines. Communicates with customers and employees in a manner that will create support and loyalty for United Farmers Cooperative. Education/Job Experience Education: • Post high school training at the college or vocational level • Sales, management training preferred • Experience may be substituted for education Experience: • Previous energy sales experience desirable • Previous supervisory experience desirable • Good people skills necessary • Strong written and verbal skills necessary • Computer skills desirable • Ag background a plus
Apply To:	Jeri Derrig
Application Deadline	May 1, 2009

Controller - The Good Kind

Position Title/Summary	Controller
Recruiter's Name *	Jeri Derrig
Email *	jdderrig@landolakes.com
Industry *	Agriculture
Company *	Land O'Lakes
Where to call you.	(515) 574-2905
To support senior staff by administering accurate financial accounting of the cooperative and by having required information readily available for management in a manner that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service. Company Info: Total sales: $125 million Grain storage: 12.8 million bushel CPP: $3.5 million Energy: 10 million gallons Seed: $2.6 million Crops: $12.6 million Feed: $17.4 million Requirements: Four year accounting degree required with direct experience in agriculture accounting preferably with multiple location experience. Previous Agris accounting system and grain accounting experience preferred.
Apply To:	Jeri Derrig
Application Deadline	April 3, 2009

Grain Field Marking All Star!

Position Title/Summary	Grain Field Marketer
Recruiter's Name *	Jeri Derrig
Email *	jdderrig@landolakes.com
Industry *	agriculture
Company *	Land O'Lakes
Career Website	http://www.landolakesbds.com
Grain Farm Marketers generate revenue from targeted customers by developing long term relationships in order to sell the full range of CRM products, services and solutions as well as originating grain from those same customers. Education/Job Experience: A background in direct to grower sales call activity -- knowledge of farming with particular disciplines in agronomy or grain is a plus. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or four to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Must be able to speak and write basic English. Ability to read all safety signs.

Agronomy Division Manager

Position Title/Summary	Agronomy Division Manager
Recruiter's Name *	Jeri Derrig
Email *	jdderrig@landolakes.com
Industry *	agriculture
Company *	Land O'Lakes
A southern Iowa agriculture cooperatve is seeking an agronomy division manager. Responsibilities included managing sales, marketing and operational activities of the agronomy department. Position will have three direct reports and a division staff of 23. Division Sales Volumes: 26,000 tons of fertilizer, $4 million in chemicals, $2 million in seed and $1.5 million in custom application. Eduction/Experience: • 5 years agronomy experience and/or supervising staff • Experience developing and executing sales and business development plans. • Analytical background including P&L management • Previous experience managing an agronomy operation preferred
Apply To:	Jeri Derrig
Application Deadline	May 1, 2009

Location Manager - Iowa

Position Title*	Location Manager
Career Website	http://www.landolakesinc.com
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Location Manager NW Iowa Responsible for the day to day activities of the branch location which may include assisting with the grain handling and agronomy functions. A full service multi-location cooperative with sales of $200 million. Branch location consists of agronomy, grain, bagged feed, refined fuel route and propane route with grain storage capacity of 1.75 million bushels. Candidates must have previous experience in grain operations and/or grain marketing, be able to successfully supervise and engage a staff of 10 and to communicate effectively to owner-producers. Preferred candidates will also have some agronomy and energy experience. To apply for this opening, or for more information email me at jdderrig@landolakesinc.com.
Apply To:	Jeri Derrig

Location Manager - Iowa

Position Title/Summary	Location Manager
Recruiter's Name *	Jeri Derrig
Career Website	http://www.landolakesinc.com
Copy and Paste Job Description.	Location Manager East Central Iowa Responsibilities to run the day to day activities of the branch location that include grain marketing and operations and a full line of agronomy products and services. Company Highlights: 1.8 million bushel grain storage complex, plus an active direct ship business 2000 ton anhydrous ammonia sales. $1 million crop protection sales Candidates must have a working knowledge in grain marketing and operations as well as agronomy. Deadline to apply for this position is February 25, 2009. Please email jdderrig@landolakes.com
Apply To:	Jeri Derrig
Application Deadline	February 25, 2009

AgJobCast with Land O Lakes Ag Business Placement

Today I talked with Jeri Derig a Recruiting Manager for Land O Lakes Agribusiness Placement. You will be absolutely astonished at the amount of opportunity within the Land O Lakes Cooperative System! From Custom Application to CEO - the opportunity abounds! Join us and listen in!

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Energy Division Manager - Indiana

Position Title/Summary	Energy Division Manager
Recruiter's Name *	Jeri Derrig
Email *	jdderrig@landolakes.com
Industry *	agriculture
Career Website	http://www.landolakesbds.com
NE Indiana Job Description Responsible for marketing, profitability and sales, reporting, purchasing, resale pricing, inventory, service and maintenance. Position will supervise seven employees. Company Highlights Total company sales of $136 million. Energy volumes: Pump-24 - 200,000 gallons Propane – 3.5 million gallons Liquid fuels – 5.7 million gallons Education/Job Experience Candidates should have a documented record of successful management experience in a growth oriented petroleum business. Candidates must demonstrate employee development skills along with excellent communication and public relation skills. Preferred candidate will have good business process skills and a vision for growth.
Apply To:	Jeri Derrig at jdderrig@landolakes.com

Vice President of Grain Operations - Wisconsin

Position Title/Summary	VP of Grain Operatioins
Recruiter's Name *	Jeri Derrig
Email *	jdderrig@landolakes.com
Industry *	agriculture
Career Website	http://www.landolakesbds.com
SE Wisconsin Responsible to the President and CEO for the overall business management and direction of a 34 million bushel, 8 location Grain Division. Manage the activities of 14 direct reports and 37 indirect reports. Work with the Grain Operations Manager, Grain Merchandising Manager, and all elevator managers to effectively manage the procurement, storage, and selling of grain. Develop and maintain excellent relationships with growers to increase the business level and success of the cooperative. Plan a budget for approval and then execute that plan to achieve overall volume and profit objectives. Work with the Grain Operations Manager to plan and recommend capital improvement projects to the President and CEO. Assure the safe, secure operation of the cooperative's multi-million bushel grain storage and handling systems. Company Highlights Education/Job Experience B.A. or B.S. in Agriculture Business, Business or related field. 7-10 years of progressively more responsible jobs in the grain or related industry. Experienced in multi-site management, with an excellent understanding of grain accounting. Proficient in use of grain software systems (AgVantage preferred). Proven success in the motivation, management and development of subordinates, and a good working knowledge of grain merchandising.
Apply To:	Jeri Derrig at jdderrig@landolakes.com

Human Resources Manager - Wisconsin

Position Title/Summary	Human Resources Manager
Recruiter's Name *	Jeri Derrig
Email *	jdderrig@landolakes.com
Industry *	Agriculture
Career Website	http://www.landolakesbds.com
Human Resource Manager - SE Wisconsin Job Description The Human Resources Manager provides leadership in the development and administration of personnel programs of the cooperative, recruitment, hiring, staffing, orientation, compensation and benefits, administration of employee guidelines and negotiated agreements, participates in negotiations, provides oversight and counsel regarding compliance with employment laws and regulations. Works closely with all division VPs to maximize the cooperative's human capital. Company Highlights   Education/Job Experience 1. Bachelor's degree with specialization in Human Resource Management. 2. Experience in recruitment, selection, employment, and retention. 3. Experience in wage and benefit administration. 4. Training and/or experience in contract administration. 5. Extensive knowledge of health insurance types and contracts for each. 6. Knowledge of federal and state employment and wage administration laws. 7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 8. Preferred candidate will have grain or farm supply experience. Email Jeri Derrig at jdderrig@landolakes.com

Land O Lakes Internships

My friend Val at Land O Lakes wanted to share information about the Land O Lakes Internship program - so we have a new internship post about it.  Read on for the goods on this great opportunity.  As a Minnesota native, I naturally have a lot of friends that have participated in this program.  I've always heard lots of great things about their experiences.  If you're looking for an internship with a great organization that works to advance the world of agriculture all around the world, I highly recommend you get your application information submitted.  Good luck!

Position Title/Summary	Land O'Lakes Ag Business Placement Intern Program
Industry *	Agriculture
Company *	Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Career Website	http://www.landolakesinc.com
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Recruitment Program Matches Students with Great Positions in Agriculture One of the biggest challenges in today's workforce is finding and recruiting qualified candidates to fill key positions. That challenge is growing as the number of young workers interested in agriculture-related fields continues to shrink. Land O'Lakes Recruitment Services Team, however, is counteracting that trend with their Land O'Lakes Ag Business Placement Intern Program. Land O'Lakes Ag Business Placement is a Recruiting Team within Land O'Lakes Human Resources department that helps Professionals source and recruit qualified people for cooperatives. The program represents the combined effort of CROPLAN GENETICS, Land O'Lakes Purina Feed and Winfield Solutions, LLC. This partnership enables co-ops to take advantage of the broad reach of Land O'Lakes nationally-focused recruiters. "Our recruitment group consists of 12 recruiters and we hire for any position within our co-ops," said Jim Tiedke, director for Cooperative Talent Management. "Our Placement Team manages the recruitment, training and placement for our large internship program." Click here to read more.

Land O Lakes Internships

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Email *	dmbrass@landolakes.com
Industry *	Agriculture
Company *	Land O' Lakes Ag Business Placement
Career Website	http://www.landolakesbds.com
	Job Type: Internship Job Description: Agronomy Interns will assist with soil sampling, weed identification, insect identification, scouting techniques, planting test plots, and offering recommendations about crop protection products and crop nutrients. Education/Job Experience Freshman, Sophomore, Junior Level
Apply To:	http://www.landolakesbds.com
Application Deadline	May 1, 2009

General Manger / CEO - Iowa

Email * loripeterson@landolakes.com Company *
Land O' Lakes - Ag Business Placement
Where to call you. (651) 766-1680
Career Website http://www.landolakesinc.com
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Job Title General Manager / CEO


Job Description Archer Cooperative Grain Company Archer, Iowa

North West Iowa; 10 miles SE of Sheldon (population 5,000) and 60 miles from Sioux Falls & Sioux City)

The Board of Directors of this $18 million diversified cooperative is in the process of selecting a general Manager to oversee all aspects of their business.

Company Highlights Products & services include:

Grain Marketing & Storage (2.5 million bushel handle), Agronomy & Seed, Feed & Farm Supplies. The cooperative also owns a poultry layer house which it leases to a third party.

Check out Sheldon, Iowa http://www.sheldoniowa.com

Education/Job Experience Preferred candidates will have supervisory / management experience with grain merchandising / marketing experience; a working knowledge of our other products & services helpful. An understanding of finance, planning and operational controls with excellent communication skills.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 16, 2009.
Apply To:
http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=142&siteid=5334&AReq=4653BR

CEO / General Manager - Wisconsin

Email * lauldbjerg@landolakes.com
Company * Land O' Lakes - Ag Business Placement
Where to call you. (320) 234-4390
Career Website http://www.landolakesinc.com
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Job Title General Manager / CEO

Job Description General Manager - Ag Services

The Board of Directors of this large diversified cooperative is in the process of selecting a General Manager to oversee all aspects of their $27 million Farm Supply & Retail operation. The cooperative also operates a separate $90 million dairy cheese processing business.

Products & services include: Agronomy & Seed, Feed & Grain, LP Gas, Bulk Petroleum, Pump 24, C-Store, Hardware Store, Rental Service, and Service Shop with Tire Service.

Company Highlights Burnett Dairy Cooperative Grantsburg, WI.

www.burnettdairy.com

Grantsburg is located in North West Wisconsin and has a population of 1,500 a very nice community with easy access to the T Twin Cities of Minneapolis / St. Paul.

Grantsburg High School is rated in the top 2% in the nation. For community information go to www.grantsburgwi.com

Education/Job Experience Preferred candidates will have supervisory experience with excellent communication skills. A back ground of successful operations experience in similar products & services with skills in planning, business process controls and risk management.

Apply To: http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=142&siteid=5334&AReq=4661BR

Human Resources Manager - Wisconsin

Job Title  Human Resource Manager

Location: SE Wisconsin

Job Description       The Human Resources Manager provides leadership in the development and administration of personnel programs of the cooperative, recruitment, hiring, staffing, orientation, compensation and benefits, administration of employee guidelines and negotiated agreements, participates in negotiations, provides oversight and counsel regarding compliance with employment laws and regulations. Works closely with all division VP's to maximize the cooperative's human capital.

Education/Job Experience     1. Bachelor's degree with specialization in Human Resource Management. 2. Experience in recruitment, selection, employment, and retention. 3. Experience in wage and benefit administration. 4. Training and/or experience in contract administration. 5. Extensive knowledge of health insurance types and contracts for each.  6. Knowledge of federal and state employment and wage administration laws. 7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Contact:  Jeri Derrig - (515) 574-2905 – jdderrig@landolakesinc.com

Energy Department Manager - Indiana

Job Title: Energy Department Manager

Location:  NE Indiana

Job Description       Responsible for marketing, profitability and sales, reporting, purchasing, resale pricing, inventory, service and maintenance. Position will supervise seven employees.

Company Highlights              

Total company sales of $136 million.  Energy volumes: Pump-24 - 200,000 gallons Propane – 3.5 million gallons Liquid fuels – 5.7 million gallons

Education/Job Experience     Candidates should have a documented record of successful management experience in a growth oriented petroleum business. Candidates must demonstrate employee development skills along with excellent communication and public relation skills. Preferred candidate will have good business process skills and a vision for growth.

Contact:  Jeri Derrig - (515) 574-2905 – jdderrig@landolakesinc.com

Vice President of Grain Operations

Job Title  Vice President of Grain Operations

Location:  SE Wisconsin

Job Description       Responsible to the President and CEO for the overall business management and direction of a 34 million bushel, 8 location Grain Division. Manage the activities of 14 direct reports and 37 indirect reports. Work with the Grain Operations Manager, Grain Merchandising Manager, and all elevator managers to effectively manage the procurement, storage, and selling of grain. Develop and maintain excellent relationships with growers to increase the business level and success of the cooperative. Plan a budget for approval and then execute that plan to achieve overall volume and profit objectives. Work with the Grain Operations Manager to plan and recommend capital improvement projects to the President and CEO. Assure the safe, secure operation of the cooperative's multi-million bushel grain storage and handling systems.

Education/Job Experience     B.A. or B.S. in Agriculture Business, Business or related field. 7-10 years of progressively more responsible jobs in the grain or related industry. Experienced in multi-site management, with an excellent understanding of grain accounting. Proficient in use of grain software systems (AgVantage preferred). Proven success in the motivation, management and development of subordinates, and a good working knowledge of grain merchandising.

Contact:  Jeri Derrig - (515) 574-2905 – jdderrig@landolakesinc.com

Vice President of Agronomy Operations - Iowa

Job Title  Vice President of Agronomy Operations

Location:  Iowa

Job Description       The Vice President of Agronomy Operations will be responsible for the future direction of the division. This position will directly supervise up to six employees and have responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning and delegating work assignments; performance reviews; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Essential Duties include talent management - hiring and retaining; P&L responsibilities; facilitating operations; managing company assets; quality control.

Education/Job Experience     • Previous operations management experience in an agricultural setting. • Ability to motivate and foster developing leaders • Foster a winning, solution-oriented work environment, motivating and engaging colleagues to continuously deliver the best possible service. • Thorough understanding of agronomic issues. • Has demonstrated a commitment to service excellence.  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills. • Demonstrated experience with financial analysis, forecasting, capital expenses & budget development, variance analysis, operational analysis, etc. • Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of agronomy operations management. • Personal strengths must include ability to see the big picture, ability to identify important issues, organization skills, attention to detail, adaptability, ability to effectively balance multiple projects concurrently, problem solving skills, resourcefulness, and ability to get things done under pressure. • Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including writing and presenting reports at all levels. • Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations. • 10 years of related experience • BA/BS degree preferred

Contact:  Jeri Derrig - (515) 574-2905 – jdderrig@landolakesinc.com

General Manager opening - Oakes, ND

Job Title      General Manager / CEO 

 

Location    SE North Dakota 

 

Job Description    The general manager's responsibilities involve supervising 19 employees, public relations, marketing, profitability and sales, service, reporting, capital requirements, and other duties as assigned by the board of governors.

 

Company Highlights      $161.5 million grain LLC owned by two companies and governed by a six person board of directors. Grain volume is approximately 33 million bushel: 1.9 million in wheat, 20.8 million in corn and 10.4 million in soybeans.

 

Education/Job Experience      Preferred candidates should demonstrate a successful management record that includes grain marketing experience. The position will require professional leadership skills along with excellent communications and human resource skills. Candidates must demonstrate excellent financial management skills including planning and visionary skills.

Email jdderrig@landolakes.com for more info.