22 Oct
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Nutrien
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Saskatoon
Job Title: General Manager, North Saskatchewan
Requisition ID: 34497
Workplace Type: Remote
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
Job Type: Full Time
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose,Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.
Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien,
providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.
What You’ll Do:
Directs all aspects and daily operation of the Division to ensure efficiency and profitability
Plan, develop and organize the Division to achieve safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective objectives
Select, develop,
motivate and recognize a key managerial staff capable of obtaining maximum results, and for providing a continuum of managerial talent for the future
Determine the optimum human resource level for all branches within the Division to meet sales requirements and maintain cost effectiveness; to assure the timely acquisition of required skills and disciplines; and to maintain favorable employee relations
Formulate and recommend an operations budget to Corporate Management and upon approval, monitor deviations and initiate corrective action in order to control costs
Reviews and analyses progress towards the achievement of sales forecasts and operational objectives on a regular basis, and initiates action as required. Ensures accurate sales forecasts and expected final results
Responsible for all aspects of human resource management within the Division including hiring, promoting, performance management, coaching and discharging within company policy and regulatory compliance
Drive a customer focused culture that focused on being the most farmer centric agronomic solutions provider
Analyses capital requirements and provides recommendations regarding capital budget needs
Plans and develops policy and procedures and ensures adherence
Budget process and execution for the Division
Review new technology in operations and provides recommendation to Senior Management
Negotiates contracts with vendor(s)
Develops acquisition and expansion strategies
Ensures all branches effectively promote Nutrien key products for the Division.
Complies and enforces all Nutrien and Industry regulatory and SH&E; standards
Keep the Region Manager, Canada informed about significant issues and developments that might influence the achievement of overall growth and profit objectives
Performs other related duties as required
Model our core value of safety by enabling a culture in which you are actively contributing to a protected work environment
What You’ll Bring: Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required, preferable in agronomy or a related field
15+ years of relevant work experience required
10+ years in a mentor, supervisor, or leadership role
5+ years of demonstrated successful experience of farm supply marketing
Internal applicants may be considered in lieu of meeting minimum education and/or experience requirements
Required Skills:
Very high degree of oral and written communication capabilities and good listening skills
Good persuasive and motivational skills
Well-rounded knowledge of agricultural products and practices
Advanced business skills of branch management
Excellent understanding of financial statements
Thorough understanding of fertilizer and agricultural chemical usage
Required knowledge/understanding of branch operation and equipment
Computer skills in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) and company agronomic programs
Understanding of the agricultural demands and practi
📌 General Manager, North Saskatchewan (Saskatoon)
🏢 Nutrien
📍 Saskatoon