Full-Time

Agriculture Operations Supervisor

Wilbur-Ellis

Wilbur-Ellis

1,001-5,000 employees

Global distributor of agricultural products

Compensation Overview

$62.5k - $83.3k/yr

Watervliet, MI, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
LLM
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience.
  • Ability to lead and influence with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to comprehend and communicate English-language written policies and procedures.
  • Ability to maintain and promote professionalism in interactions with team members and customers.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and experience with agricultural operations.
  • Ability to use operational technology systems, GPS tools, and digital reporting platforms to support facility operations, compliance activities, and equipment management.
  • Ability to leverage data, operational metrics, and reporting tools to monitor performance, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Copilot, generative artificial intelligence, and digital collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.
  • Safety-minded approach, strong attention to detail and accuracy, adaptability, versatility, and flexibility.
Responsibilities
  • Lead agricultural operations, including liquid and dry custom applications, with a strong focus on safety.
  • Supervise facility operations and provide daily direction to direct reports.
  • Facilitate and encourage effective communication with the Sales team.
  • Promote a safety culture while aligning with internal corporate objectives.
  • Support and facilitate facility goals and objectives.
  • Work with the Location Operations Manager to coordinate the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment.
  • Coordinate annual audit and compliance activities with the Location Operations Manager.
  • Assist with compliance efforts related to the Department of Transportation, GPS, EHSS, and other regulatory agencies.
  • Ensure that all direct reports are properly trained in their necessary duties and suggest training to improve job skills.
  • Promote a positive work environment and employee morale.
  • Present a professional image through personal appearance and overall facility cleanliness.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with location personnel, peers, and customers.
  • Use operational technology, data, metrics, and reporting tools to support facility operations and continuous improvement.

Wilbur-Ellis marks and distributes agricultural products, animal nutrition, and specialty chemicals through three divisions: Agribusiness, Specialty Chemicals and Ingredients, and Feed. Its products flow from sourcing to processing and distribution worldwide, serving farmers, manufacturers, and pet and livestock nutrition customers with technical support. The company differentiates itself through its family ownership since 1921, diversification across inputs and chemicals, and a global footprint enabling integrated, regional solutions. Its goal is to help customers improve profitability and efficiency by providing reliable products and expertise across regions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$14.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1921

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What believers are saying

  • Wilbur-Ellis launched NUTRIO N-TUNE on February 26, 2025 for biological nitrogen efficiency.
  • July 30, 2026 Biocontrol Technologies deal expands biological crop-protection distribution across the United States.
  • June 2025 recapitalization raised nearly $1 billion, improving liquidity for seasonal inventory and expansion.

What critics are saying

  • EPA fined Wilbur-Ellis $630,737 on June 4, 2026 for TSCA reporting failures.
  • Eighth Circuit affirmed July 7, 2026 defeat in trade-secret litigation against former employees.
  • Nutrition business sold to Balmoral in August 2025, shrinking scale and risking stranded overhead.

What makes Wilbur-Ellis unique

  • Family-owned since 1921, with national distribution in agribusiness and specialty chemicals.
  • Cavallo Ventures backs Agtonomy and Guardian Agriculture, embedding innovation inside customer channels.
  • Denver headquarters and global footprint support fast-market access across crops, feed, and chemicals.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental Health Support

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Company News

FinancialContent
Aug 26th, 2025
Balmoral Acquires Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition

An affiliate of Balmoral Funds LLC has acquired Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, LLC, now operating as Rangen, from Wilbur-Ellis Holdings II, LLC. Rangen, a leader in Pet, Aquaculture, and Livestock nutrition, will be led by CEO Mark Essig. The acquisition includes Rangen's product lines and services, positioning it for growth and innovation. Balmoral, with $1.3 billion in assets, emphasizes operational excellence and customer relationships. Legal and financial advisors included Blank Rome LLP and Lazard.

ABF Journal
Jul 10th, 2025
SLR Credit Solutions Serves as Joint Lead Arranger for Wilbur-Ellis

SLR Credit Solutions served as joint lead arranger for a $550 million senior secured credit facility, which is supported by a first lien on working capital

PR Newswire
Sep 15th, 2022
Agtonomy Successfully Closes Seed Iii Funding Round; Takes Total Funding To $13.5M

Agtonomy is well capitalized for accelerated growth backed by lead investors Cavallo Ventures and Mirae Asset Venture Investment. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agtonomy , a cutting-edge software and service ag-tech start-up, announced the successful closing of another round of funding for a total investment of $13.5 million. The round was led by Cavallo Ventures, the venture arm of multi-billion-dollar agribusiness leader Wilbur-Ellis, and Mirae Asset Venture Investment which is the VC arm of Mirae Asset Financial Group headquartered in South Korea. The Mirae Asset Financial Group is one of the largest independent financial groups in Asia with over $700B in AUM, and owns the largest investment bank in South Korea. Other leading names including Toyota Ventures and David R. Duncan, Proprietor, Chairman & CEO of Silver Oak Cellars, also participated in this round. This latest funding will be used to add strategic depth to the team, expand the fleet of vehicles now operating with Agtonomy technology in the fields, and accelerate trials of the service platform designed to address the growing skilled labor challenges facing local agriculture

PR Newswire
Jun 30th, 2022
Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition Agrees To Acquire F.L. Emmert - Strengthening Position In Growing Markets

VANCOUVER, Wash., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire F.L. Emmert, a leading manufacturer and marketer of advanced nutritional solutions for the pet and livestock industries. Emmert is a 140-year-old, family-owned company with manufacturing operations in Cincinnati, Ohio, and 35-plus employees. "We look forward to welcoming the Emmert team and we're excited about the capabilities this acquisition provides," said Matt Fanta, President of Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition

PR Newswire
Jun 28th, 2022
Wilbur-Ellis Partners With Guardian Agriculture In Multi-Million Dollar Agreement To Bring Autonomous Aerial Application To Growers Across America

"This is the first new aerial technology to make a material impact on American farms. We believe it can be profitably and rapidly deployed and are looking forward to working with Guardian Ag to roll out their technology to our customers and partners," said Chief Executive Officer of Cavallo Ventures at Wilbur-Ellis, Mike Wilbur. Guardian Ag's fully electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft system can safely and securely deliver precision application of crop protection in a fraction of the time and cost. The autonomous aircraft can carry multi-hundred-pound payloads and address a wide range of application spray volumes and application needs for growers. With four six-foot propellers and an overall 15-foot aircraft width, the eVTOL system efficiently covers 40 acres per hour of full-field crop protection to the grower