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Retail Supervisor roles on OPT are available at major retailers, regional chains, and specialty stores across the U.S. Most positions fall under business or management-related fields of study, making them a solid fit for students with degrees in business administration, marketing, or operations. Your 12-month OPT clock starts from your authorized start date.
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The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
SUMMARY
The Field Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily operations within the location, including field activities, warehouse functions, inventory management, product delivery, equipment maintenance, and application operations. This role provides direct leadership and support to frontline employees, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards. The position partners closely with the Location Manager to optimize resources, support customer needs, and drive operational excellence across the facility.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise and support daily operations, including equipment and facility maintenance, warehouse activities, inventory management, product receiving and distribution, field operations, and application services.
- Coordinate and execute daily work plans, schedules, and field activities to ensure operational objectives are completed safely, accurately, and on time.
- Lead, coach, train, and develop team members while supporting onboarding efforts and maintaining appropriate staffing levels to meet business demands and seasonal workload requirements.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for field and operational employees by providing guidance, resolving day-to-day issues, and supporting employee performance and development.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all company policies, environmental regulations, and operational procedures.
- Monitor, inspect, and maintain operational equipment, application equipment, tools, vehicles, and facility assets. Coordinate preventative maintenance activities and equipment repairs to minimize downtime.
- Oversee inventory control processes, including receiving, storage, cycle counts, monthly inventory reconciliation, product tracking, parts ordering, and reporting inventory discrepancies.
- Coordinate logistics activities, including dispatching trucks, scheduling deliveries and pickups, managing product movement, and ensuring excellent customer service.
- Support fertilizer and crop protection product application operations, including product calculations, application planning, equipment calibration, mixing procedures, and adherence to industry best practices.
- Ensure products are received, stored, blended, and distributed efficiently while maintaining inventory accuracy and operational effectiveness.
- Maintain accurate and timely records related to inventory, equipment maintenance, employee documentation, scheduling, compliance requirements, and operational activities.
- Assist with planning equipment purchases, facility improvements, capital projects, and operational initiatives designed to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity.
- Communicate daily operational updates, staffing needs, equipment concerns, resource requirements, and performance metrics to management.
- Partner with leadership to identify and implement process improvements that enhance productivity, customer service, operational efficiency, and overall business performance.
- Support seasonal operations by coordinating internal employees, temporary labor, and third-party resources to meet customer demand during peak periods.
- Build strong working relationships with employees, customers, vendors, and business partners while maintaining a positive and professional work environment.
- Leverage computer systems and operational software to support inventory management, reporting, scheduling, dispatching, and day-to-day business operations.
- Demonstrate leadership, accountability, problem-solving skills, and sound decision-making while working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced agricultural environment.
- Perform other duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned to support the success of the location and business operations.
TYPICAL EDUCATION
- Associate degree preferred
- High School Diploma or GED required. Additional technical training, agricultural education, or equivalent experience is beneficial.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years of experience in agricultural operations, warehouse operations, logistics, inventory management, agronomy, or related industries.
- Previous lead, supervisory, or team coordination experience preferred.
- Experience with inventory control, dispatching, product ordering, invoicing, and delivery coordination.
- Strong understanding of agricultural operations, crop production, agronomic practices, fertilizer products, and application services preferred.
- Experience with equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanical systems.
- Proficiency with computer systems and operational software; AgVance experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and support operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
- Valid Driver's License required.
- CDL preferred.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees while fostering a positive, accountable, and high-performing work environment.
- Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize work, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet operational deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with employees, customers, vendors, and business partners.
- Ability to lead through influence, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive results in both field and facility environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced operational setting.
- Working knowledge of safety regulations, environmental compliance requirements, inventory management practices, warehouse operations, transportation logistics, and agricultural business processes.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand equipment functionality, diagnose operational issues, coordinate repairs, and support preventative maintenance programs.
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to providing exceptional service, building long-term relationships, and supporting customer success.
- Previous experience within the agriculture industry is strongly preferred, including exposure to agronomy, crop production, fertilizer operations, crop protection products, seed, or agricultural retail environments.
- Familiarity with farming operations, local agricultural practices, crop production cycles, fertilizer and chemical products, and seasonal business demands is highly desirable.
- Proficiency with computer systems and operational software, including inventory management, reporting, scheduling, dispatching, and other business applications.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment and maintaining accountability for operational performance.
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic oversight, employee development, and day-to-day operational responsibilities.
- Capable of adapting to changing business conditions, seasonal workloads, and shifting priorities while maintaining a focus on safety, efficiency, and customer service.
- Ability to support the Location Manager in achieving operational goals related to safety, productivity, inventory accuracy, team performance, customer satisfaction, and overall site success.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and safety.
Job Requisition ID: 27456
Travel Required:
Location(s): SGS Retail - Carson City MI
Country: United States
The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.
INTRODUCTION
The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
SUMMARY
The Field Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily operations within the location, including field activities, warehouse functions, inventory management, product delivery, equipment maintenance, and application operations. This role provides direct leadership and support to frontline employees, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards. The position partners closely with the Location Manager to optimize resources, support customer needs, and drive operational excellence across the facility.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise and support daily operations, including equipment and facility maintenance, warehouse activities, inventory management, product receiving and distribution, field operations, and application services.
- Coordinate and execute daily work plans, schedules, and field activities to ensure operational objectives are completed safely, accurately, and on time.
- Lead, coach, train, and develop team members while supporting onboarding efforts and maintaining appropriate staffing levels to meet business demands and seasonal workload requirements.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for field and operational employees by providing guidance, resolving day-to-day issues, and supporting employee performance and development.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all company policies, environmental regulations, and operational procedures.
- Monitor, inspect, and maintain operational equipment, application equipment, tools, vehicles, and facility assets. Coordinate preventative maintenance activities and equipment repairs to minimize downtime.
- Oversee inventory control processes, including receiving, storage, cycle counts, monthly inventory reconciliation, product tracking, parts ordering, and reporting inventory discrepancies.
- Coordinate logistics activities, including dispatching trucks, scheduling deliveries and pickups, managing product movement, and ensuring excellent customer service.
- Support fertilizer and crop protection product application operations, including product calculations, application planning, equipment calibration, mixing procedures, and adherence to industry best practices.
- Ensure products are received, stored, blended, and distributed efficiently while maintaining inventory accuracy and operational effectiveness.
- Maintain accurate and timely records related to inventory, equipment maintenance, employee documentation, scheduling, compliance requirements, and operational activities.
- Assist with planning equipment purchases, facility improvements, capital projects, and operational initiatives designed to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity.
- Communicate daily operational updates, staffing needs, equipment concerns, resource requirements, and performance metrics to management.
- Partner with leadership to identify and implement process improvements that enhance productivity, customer service, operational efficiency, and overall business performance.
- Support seasonal operations by coordinating internal employees, temporary labor, and third-party resources to meet customer demand during peak periods.
- Build strong working relationships with employees, customers, vendors, and business partners while maintaining a positive and professional work environment.
- Leverage computer systems and operational software to support inventory management, reporting, scheduling, dispatching, and day-to-day business operations.
- Demonstrate leadership, accountability, problem-solving skills, and sound decision-making while working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced agricultural environment.
- Perform other duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned to support the success of the location and business operations.
TYPICAL EDUCATION
- Associate degree preferred
- High School Diploma or GED required. Additional technical training, agricultural education, or equivalent experience is beneficial.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years of experience in agricultural operations, warehouse operations, logistics, inventory management, agronomy, or related industries.
- Previous lead, supervisory, or team coordination experience preferred.
- Experience with inventory control, dispatching, product ordering, invoicing, and delivery coordination.
- Strong understanding of agricultural operations, crop production, agronomic practices, fertilizer products, and application services preferred.
- Experience with equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanical systems.
- Proficiency with computer systems and operational software; AgVance experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and support operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
- Valid Driver's License required.
- CDL preferred.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees while fostering a positive, accountable, and high-performing work environment.
- Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize work, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet operational deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with employees, customers, vendors, and business partners.
- Ability to lead through influence, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive results in both field and facility environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced operational setting.
- Working knowledge of safety regulations, environmental compliance requirements, inventory management practices, warehouse operations, transportation logistics, and agricultural business processes.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand equipment functionality, diagnose operational issues, coordinate repairs, and support preventative maintenance programs.
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to providing exceptional service, building long-term relationships, and supporting customer success.
- Previous experience within the agriculture industry is strongly preferred, including exposure to agronomy, crop production, fertilizer operations, crop protection products, seed, or agricultural retail environments.
- Familiarity with farming operations, local agricultural practices, crop production cycles, fertilizer and chemical products, and seasonal business demands is highly desirable.
- Proficiency with computer systems and operational software, including inventory management, reporting, scheduling, dispatching, and other business applications.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment and maintaining accountability for operational performance.
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic oversight, employee development, and day-to-day operational responsibilities.
- Capable of adapting to changing business conditions, seasonal workloads, and shifting priorities while maintaining a focus on safety, efficiency, and customer service.
- Ability to support the Location Manager in achieving operational goals related to safety, productivity, inventory accuracy, team performance, customer satisfaction, and overall site success.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and safety.
Job Requisition ID: 27456
Travel Required:
Location(s): SGS Retail - Carson City MI
Country: United States
The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Retail Supervisor
Confirm your degree aligns with the role
Retail Supervisor positions typically require a business, marketing, or management-related degree to qualify under OPT. Before applying, verify your field of study matches the job responsibilities. A mismatch can jeopardize your authorization status with your DSO.
Target employers with HR infrastructure
Larger retail chains have dedicated HR teams familiar with OPT work authorization, making the onboarding process smoother. Smaller independent retailers may have never hired an OPT student and could hesitate, even if the role is a strong fit for your background.
Address your authorization status proactively
Don't wait for employers to ask about your work authorization. Mentioning your OPT EAD card early removes ambiguity and signals that you've done this before. Employers unfamiliar with OPT often confuse it with H-1B visa sponsorship, which it is not.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
Retail Supervisor hiring timelines can be four to eight weeks from application to offer. If your OPT start date is approaching, begin applying at least two months in advance to ensure your EAD is valid before your first scheduled shift at a new employer.
Highlight operational and leadership metrics
Retail employers respond to quantifiable results. Include specific figures around team size managed, shrinkage reduction, or sales floor performance in your resume. Concrete operational outcomes make your profile stand out against candidates without measurable supervisory experience.
Understand the STEM OPT extension limitation
Retail Supervisor roles are generally not classified under STEM-designated fields, meaning a 24-month STEM extension is unlikely to apply. Plan your job search timeline around the standard 12-month OPT period and discuss H-1B sponsorship options with employers well before expiration.
Retail Supervisor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Retail Supervisor on OPT?
Yes, as long as your degree field is directly related to the role. Most Retail Supervisor positions align with business administration, marketing, or operations management degrees. Your DSO must authorize OPT, and you must work at least 20 hours per week in a role related to your field of study. Working in an unrelated role violates your OPT terms.
Do Retail Supervisor employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
It depends on the employer. Large national retailers with established HR teams are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas for supervisory and management roles than smaller regional chains. Raising the topic before an offer is made is reasonable, especially if your OPT expiration is within six months of your intended start date. You can browse sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
Does a Retail Supervisor role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
In most cases, no. Retail supervision is not classified under a STEM-designated field of study, so the standard 12-month OPT period applies. If your undergraduate degree was in a STEM field but your role is non-technical, the extension still requires the job itself to be in your STEM area. Confirm eligibility with your DSO before counting on an extension.
How should I explain OPT to a retail employer who has never hired an international student?
Keep it simple. OPT is a federal work authorization program for recent graduates that lets you work legally for any U.S. employer for up to 12 months. You have an Employment Authorization Document, similar to other work permits, and the employer has no filing fees or sponsorship obligations during your OPT period. Comparing it to other standard work authorizations usually removes the hesitation quickly.
What counts as a valid OPT job for a Retail Supervisor role?
The position must be directly related to your degree field and must be paid employment of at least 20 hours per week. For a Retail Supervisor role to count, your field of study should cover business, management, marketing, or a comparable discipline. Volunteer work or unpaid internships do not count toward your OPT employment requirement. Your DSO can confirm whether a specific offer qualifies.