Director of Nutrients - Iowa Falls, IA Job Listing at Iowa Select Farms in United States of America (Job ID 4509)

Description

IOWA SELECT FARMS JOB DESCRIPTION 

TITLE: Director of Nutrients                                                                                              

REPORTS TO: Director of Research, Feed, and Nutrition 

LAST REVISION DATE: 10/22/2024

COMPANY VALUES:

• We believe in doing the right thing every day, operating with character and integrity, and being stewards of our resource by committing to:
  1. Our Animals 
  2. Our People
  3. Our Environment
  4. Our Community
• The core values of an organization are those values we hold which form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. We expect all leaders, managers, and employees to demonstrate, foster and promote: 
  1. Respect: We treat people with respect regardless of personal opinions or differing backgrounds, and no one within the organization is more or less important than anyone else
  2. Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for completing our job responsibilities and following through on our commitments. We encompass our ability to recognize our own strengths and areas for improvement as well as accept responsibility for the performance and actions of ourselves and our teams without blaming others.
  3. Good Decision-Making: We are expected to continuously improve processes, attain results, and create efficiencies to achieve our mission while solving problems based on a combination of factual information, analysis, wisdom, and experience.
  4. Flexibility: We must react to changing circumstances, ambiguity and uncertainty with confidence, openness, positive energy, and optimism. 

PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

• Provide communication between Iowa Select Farms and their toll mills.  This will include direct involvement and knowledge in feed ordering processes, production, barn level management, invoicing, mill processes, delivery processes and ingredient characteristics. Lead the strategic development and implementation of our Nutrient Service and Compliance teams which encompasses cost-effective manure application, site permitting, development and compliance. Create and implement effective sustainability initiatives with an emphasis on generating business value and aligning with our customer's current and future needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain effective lines of communication with:
  1. The Feed Ordering Group
  2. Production Management
  3. Associated Feed Mill Representatives

• Develop and implement strategies to increase company revenue streams through nutrient sales and cost share.
• Development of new revenue and cost efficiency opportunities including but not limited to, solar, renewable energy, and carbon markets.        

• Direct a team with the following responsibilities
  1. Review and monitor feed ordering and delivery processes to improve efficiency
  2. Lead further development, implementation and maintenance of the Iowa Select Farms Feed Manufacturing Protocol
  3. Conduct Mill Audits as defined in Iowa Select Farms Feed Manufacturing Protocol  
  4. Develop and maintain an on-farm feed sampling, and mill ingredient testing program to assure quality is delivered at the farm level
  5. Resolve ingredient, feed & delivery issues and develop prevention strategies through collaboration with ingredient procurement, toll mills and production team
  6. Develop a comprehensive program fully understood at all levels of the process for developing confidence in traceability issues.

• Oversee Department of National Resources (DNR) compliance, including developing and maintaining field application records according to regulatory requirements.
• Active involvement in site development which can include permitting, manure management plan development, and other areas of DNR compliance.
• Responsible for water management processes and procedures across the business as well as visibility to reporting and results for key partners to manage.
• Further development of Smart Soil Partnership Programs to cultivate relationships and partnerships to increase in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices with our manure customers.
• Knowledge and expertise in P-Index, RUSLE2 soil loss equation, GIS and GPS programs.
• Maintain current knowledge of Iowa State University Extension crop science and nutrient uptake recommendations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and federal government regulations that impact the business. 

COMPANY EXPECTATIONS:

• Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio-security policy at all times which includes reporting any violations or concerns to management team
• Compliance with Iowa Select Farms safety policies and procedures which includes continuous education to maintain a safe work environment 
• Follow Iowa Select Farms animal wellbeing policy at all times and partner with the Production Well-being team in a timely manner if an incident occurs

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Leadership and Collaboration 
• Work ethic and Dedication 
• Technical Capabilities
• Demonstrated Success
• Time management and Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving and Initiative
• Trusted with Responsibility 
• Respect
• Communication 
• Accountability 
• Ability to learn and teach

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position is performed indoors.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. 

PHYSICALITY REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
• Ability to read and write.   
• Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.          
• The employee must have the ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• This is a full-time position that will typically require at least 40 hours a week. 
• Additional availability may be required during staffing challenges. 
• Weekend and holiday rotations are a requirement.
• Occasional evening hours and weekend work may be required as the job duties demand. 

TRAVEL.

• Occasional travel is required for this position with the use of a company vehicle.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bilingual - not required 
• Experience/ Education: Five years of good work history and particular attention to detail in feed manufacturing processes is necessary for this position.  A swine production or agriculture background with an emphasis in feed manufacturing and quality control is preferred for this position.
• Experience in manure management plans
• Experience in Water and utility management. 
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record 

OTHER DUTIES

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.