Location Manager - Meherrin Agricultural and Chemical Company : Job Details

This position will be based at our Meherrin Grain location in Newsoms, VA.

The Company

Meherrin Grain Group based in 7 locations, is affiliated with Meherrin Agricultural & Chemical Company.

Job Purpose

To manage and sell in every facet of a daily operation to achieve maximum return to the location's profitability. This position will work out of our Newsoms and Franklin locations. Reports to the Director of Grain.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide support and direction of duties to hourly employees.
• To manage the Retail Location's P&L Budget.
• Oversee inventory management support including counting, ordering, rotating and capital in use management.
• Foster an environment of positive employees with a team player type attitude.
• Outside sales to customers to help drive sales goals for the location.
• Manage personnel in maintenance intervals and repairs of the locations assets.
• Implement employee training schedule.
• Ensure that all daily activities are aligned with Meherrin's mission, vision, and values.
• Maintain proper paperwork as outlined by the company's policies, to ensure an adequate audit score when performed.
• Conduct direct reports for three full-time and multiple seasonal employees
• To profitably originate and fill 800K bu of grain space in Capron, Newsoms, Franklin
• Manage Newsoms and Franklin location's.
• New facility – time spent getting it up and going
• Source farmer peanut contracts and management thereof

Communication

• Identifies barriers to communication and strategies to eliminate them.
• Treats everyone with respect and dignity, even when he/shemay not agree with their opinions or beliefs.
• Be able to communicate in a clear and understanding manner

Problem Solving

• Solution oriented, working until a problem is solved or outcome achieved; finds alternative ways to complete task.
• Reacts to challenges by locating or providing solutions.
• Takes responsibility to define all requirements of a task, weighing the pros and cons, then taking the appropriate action as required
• Makes timely, well considered decisions based on current data available.
• Supports team by offering to help with unexpected work as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years preferred of grain handling and merchandising experience
• Farming background a plus
• Management/leadership experience
• Sales experience

Skills

• Effective leader that gets along well with people
• Salesmanship skill translated to purchasing grain from farmers
• Management skills

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 40 pounds, fast-paced, hands-on, and safety-focused, requiring proactive leadership and attention to operational detail. The facility operates in dynamic agricultural conditions, including exposure to varying weather, heavy equipment, and grain-handling systems. Collaboration with team members, farmers, and logistics partners is key to ensuring efficient, compliant, and customer-focused grain management.

Benefits

• Health Insurance ~ Employee Assistance (EAP) ~ Teladoc ~ Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Program ~ 401K Match ~ Disability ~ Tuition Assistance (TAP)
• Paid Vacation and Personal Days ~ Vision ~ Paid Holidays ~ Jury Duty Leave
• Dental ~ Bereavement Leave ~ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Core Values “Equip” - Environment Quality Understanding Integrity People

Application Process - This job is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference checks, education verification, pre-employment drug screening, and a criminal history check.

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

For Additional Information Visit: www.meherrinag.com