Overview
Administrative and Export Manager Jobs in Pasco, WA at CSS Farms, LLC
Full Job Description
CSS Farms is a multi-state agricultural business with a mission of Growing Great Together. We achieve our vision by leading the way in stewardship and solutions for every field, every load, every day.
At CSS Farms we take great pride in doing the job right and believe our best work is achieved when we work together. Farming is our way of life, we have a deep passion for the land, our families, and our communities. Our legacy is rooted in solving hard problems and tackling new business ventures.
Summary
The Administrative and Export Manager is a critical liaison between our CSS Farms potato operations and our international customers. The primary role of this position is to facilitate the successful delivery of potatoes from our farm locations to our customers around the globe, while meeting critical standards around quality, timeliness, cost and compliance parameters. In addition to managing the export shipping process, this individual will support a variety of administrative functions facilitated by the Pasco office team, including logistics administration, payroll, accounts payable, and scale house operation among others. A strong leader with a passion for facilitating the smooth execution of end-to-end processes, a continuous improvement mindset, and keen attention to detail will be most successful in this position.
CSS Farms is proud to be a leader in exporting potatoes worldwide, and the Administrative and Export Manager will be a critical part of our success. This individual will work from our Pasco, WA location along with their team of office administration support. They will report directly to the Farm Manager in Pasco, while receiving guidance and direction from our International Sales Manager.
Responsibilities
Provide direction, support and daily supervision to the office administrative team in Pasco, with a mindset focused on problem solving, continuous improvement, open communication and managing multiple priorities.
Partner with Shared Services and Pasco team to ensure successful execution of multiple critical administrative responsibilities including accounting, payroll processing, shipping, export and others.
Develop and provide farm budget, cost, and quality data as needed.
Strongly and positively represent CSS Farms through frequent interactions and established relationships with our external vendors and customers.
Manage the ongoing execution of our export processes, while continuing to evaluate opportunities for improvements that will lead to greater customer satisfaction.
Support CSS Farms export activities by establishing, implementing and executing against clear and efficient procedures. Successful execution of all export related administrative activities including paperwork development, issue management, and alignment with third party export vendors and relevant government entities.
Alignment with Safety and Food Safety functions to meet export customer criteria and respond to reporting requests from customers.
Identify opportunities for improvement in our export processes and work with the farm operations and international sales and logistics team to implement solutions and ensure timely delivery to our customers.
Work closely with the International Sales Manager and SS logistics team on challenges, bottlenecks or critical issues that arise during the export process, with a mindset focused on timely and satisfactory resolution.
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Title: Administrative and Export Manager
Company: CSS Farms, LLC
Location: Pasco, WA
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