Job Description
Job Title:  Division Administrative Operations Manager
Requisition ID:  32176
Location:  Bakersfield, CA, USA, 93309
Workplace Type:  On-Site
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.  

 

Job Summary

 

The Division Administrative Operations Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing administrative and operational support functions across the division. This role ensures consistent execution of business processes, financial discipline, and operational efficiency to support branch performance, safety compliance, and customer service excellence.

Working closely with Division Leadership and Branch teams, this position plays a critical role in driving standardization, accountability, and continuous improvement across administrative functions.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead and coordinate all divisional administrative functions across multiple locations.
  • Drive consistency and adherence to company policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
  • Identify operational inefficiencies and implement scalable process improvements.
  • Support integration of acquisitions and alignment to company systems and processes.
  • Oversee branch-level administrative execution related to invoicing, inventory, accounts receivable/payable, and expense management.
  • Partner with Finance to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial data.
  • Support P&L performance through disciplined cost control and process efficiency.
  • Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
  • Lead, coach, and develop administrative teams across the division.
  • Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of administrative personnel.

What You'll do, Continuation

  • Foster a high-performance, team-oriented culture aligned with company values.
  • Ensure all administrative processes support and reinforce a strong safety culture.
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies (including credit, audit, and documentation standards).
  • Support audit readiness and follow-up on corrective actions.
  • Champion the effective use of SAP and business systems across the division.
  • Lead implementation of new tools, technologies, and reporting processes.
  • Drive data accuracy and reporting consistency to support decision-making.
  • Act as a key liaison between Operations, Finance, Credit, Logistics, and Commercial teams.
  • Support branch managers in resolving administrative and operational challenges.
  • Provide leadership with insights, reporting, and recommendations to improve business performance.

What You'll Bring:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of administrative experience, preferably within a corporate or branch-specific setting. Experience in project management, training, and process improvement is a plus.
  • Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, strong organizational and time-management skills, excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, ability to handle confidential information with discretion, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, familiarity with budget management and financial documentation

 

Additional Information:

 

  • This position requires occasional travel and flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
  • The role may evolve based on the needs of the division and the company.

 

Compensation & Benefits: 

 

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.   

 

The salary range for this role, in Southwest, CA Division, is between $71,900 - $95,000. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

 

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions.  Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.  Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.  

 

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee.  Details will be discussed through the application process. 

 

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.  Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.  

 

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

 

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.  

 

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.   

 

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien  

 

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