Employment

About Lange Ag Systems

• Mission Statement
  • Lange Ag Systems provides comprehensive solutions for farmers, from the initial planning stages to the successful harvesting of intentional results, including newly constructed livestock systems and the restoration and rebuilding of existing barns and systems.
• Our Culture
  • Relationships Matter
    • Our customers and employees are valued and trusted.
  • Credibility Matters
    • Our team executes with precision and follows through on commitments.
  • Pride Matters
    • Our team is engaged, takes pride in its performance, and is committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

Position Summary:

• Lange Ag Systems is seeking an experienced Construction Site Supervisor to oversee livestock facility construction projects from start to finish. This role is responsible for coordinating daily site activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, on budget, and according to quality standards, while maintaining strong communication with customers, subcontractors, project managers, and team members.
• The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with extensive construction knowledge, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• This position will require travel that will include being on the job site each day weekly through the construction season. This will likely be a minimum of 5 days per week for 44 weeks out of the year. Project locations will be within the Upper Midwest States.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Construction Site Supervisor, preferably in livestock building projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, equipment, and safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and productive job site.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Safety & Inspections
  • Conduct regular inspections of the construction site to identify and address potential hazards involving ladders, scaffolding, equipment, machinery, debris, and other safety concerns.
  • Enforce company safety standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Promote a culture of safety among employees, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Construction Oversight
  • Monitor onsite and offsite construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, building codes, and quality standards.
  • Review daily work progress to ensure alignment with project schedules, budgets, and objectives.
  • Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and internal team members to support efficient project execution.
• Reporting & Documentation
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and project status reports for management and customers.
  • Document project progress with photographs and written updates.
  • Track and report jobsite conditions, productivity, issues, and completed work.
• Problem Solving & Risk Management
  • Identify potential project challenges and develop proactive solutions.
  • Analyze and mitigate risks that may impact project timelines, budgets, or quality.
  • Address emerging issues promptly to minimize disruptions and maintain project momentum.
• Quality Assurance
  • Ensure proper construction techniques and workmanship standards are consistently followed.
  • Conduct quality inspections throughout all phases of construction.
  • Verify completed work meets company, customer, and regulatory expectations

Construction Tools & Systems Utilized

• Communication Logs
  • Maintain comprehensive communication records including:
    • Email correspondence
    • Phone communications
    • Meeting minutes
    • Electronic communication records
• Delivery Logs
  • Track and document:
    • Material deliveries
    • Equipment deliveries
    • Resource availability
    • Inventory control
    • Cost management and delivery timelines
• Requests for Information (RFIs)
  • Manage and respond to RFIs involving:
    • Contract clarifications
    • Design questions
    • Technical specifications
    • Risk mitigation and issue resolution
    • Coordination between project stakeholders
• Field Reports
  • Prepare detailed site reports documenting:
    • Site conditions
    • Construction progress
    • Inspection results
    • Safety observations
    • Project challenges and resolutions
• Deficiency Identification
  • Identify construction deficiencies and quality concerns.
  • Document corrective actions.
  • Ensure issues are resolved before affecting project schedules or outcomes.

Success Factors

• The successful Construction Site Supervisor will:
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and accountability.
  • Build positive relationships with customers, employees, and subcontractors.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally.
  • Maintain a strong focus on safety and quality.
  • Take pride in delivering exceptional project results.
  • Continuously seek opportunities for improvement and innovation.

Join Lange Ag Systems and help build the future of livestock facilities while making a meaningful impact on the agricultural communities we serve.

About Lange Ag Systems

• Mission Statement
  • Lange Ag Systems provides comprehensive solutions for farmers, from the initial planning stages to the successful harvesting of intentional results, including newly constructed livestock systems and the restoration and rebuilding of existing barns and systems.
• Our Culture
  • Relationships Matter
    • Our customers and employees are valued and trusted.
  • Credibility Matters
    • Our team executes with precision and follows through on commitments.
  • Pride Matters
    • Our team is engaged, takes pride in its performance, and is committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

Position Overview:

• Lange Ag Systems is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Account Manager, Livestock Systems to oversee regional producer accounts and drive the sales of turn-key capital equipment and facility solution packages. In this role, you will act as a trusted technical advisor to swine and dairy producers, helping them optimize herd performance and operational efficiency through advanced ventilation, feeding, gating, heating and watering systems. This is a hybrid role requiring a unique blend of technical aptitude (such as facility layouts and air-flow calculations), strategic account management, and field-level project coordination.

Core Responsibilities:

• 1. Account Management & Technical Sales (65%)
  • Territory & Relationship Management: Proactively cultivate and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with independent producers, corporate production systems, and integrators within the region.
  • Consultative Capital Sales: Lead the sales process for complete barn equipment packages (both new construction and complex retrofits), matching producer operational challenges with tailored equipment solutions.
  • Product Line Expertise: Serve as the subject matter expert on Lange Ag Systems’ premium product portfolios, effectively demonstrating the performance benefits and ROI of:
    • Ventilation Systems: Fans, controllers, inlets, and evaporative cooling solutions.
    • Feeding & Delivery Systems: Bulk bins, auger lines, and precision electronic feeders.
    • Gating & Penning: Heavy-duty farrowing, gestation, nursery, and finishing gating layouts.
    • Watering Systems: Wet/dry feeder integrations, medicators, and high-efficiency water delivery.
  • Lead Generation & Market Growth: Reactivate dormant accounts and establish new business leads through consistent on-farm visits, regional networking, and active participation at agricultural trade shows.Proactively develop relationships with current and potential customers about barn project / parts needs through a variety of media, including face-to-face meetings. Some travel required.
• 2. Technical System Design & Estimating (30%)
  • Custom Layout Design: Collaborate with producers, internal and external assets to design optimized equipment configurations and barn layouts that support animal welfare, biosecurity, and production performance.
  • Precision Project Quoting: Utilize Lange Ag System estimating tools, accounting systems, and manufacturer product books to generate highly accurate, itemized quotes for equipment packages.
  • System Optimization: Analyze existing barns to troubleshoot operational issues (e.g., poor airflow, feed wastage) and recommend high-ROI modernization updates.
• 3. Project Coordination & Financial Accountability (5%)
  • Sub-Contractor Networking: Network with general contractors, concrete crews, and equipment installers to ensure seamless hand-offs and turn-key execution for the producer.
  • On-Site Supervision: Oversee crucial phases of equipment installation on and off-site, verifying that systems are delivered and installed according to technical specifications.
  • Fiscal Responsibility: Communicate project payment schedules clearly to clients, track contract milestones, and proactively assist with the collection of accounts due.

Position Requirements:

• Professional Qualifications & Skills
  • Industry Passion: A strong foundational knowledge of livestock production practices (swine and/or dairy), with a deep respect for regional agricultural communities.
  • Technical & Digital Literacy: High proficiency in leveraging PC software for workflow management and automation. Must be adept at using Excel for data tracking and financial breakdowns, alongside a working comfort with CAD programs for reviewing facility layouts.
  • Grounded, Team-First Mentality: Demonstrates the humility to recognize that solving complex farm-level challenges requires active collaboration with vendors, subcontractors, internal Lange Ag Systems employees, and the producers themselves.
  • Win-Win Orientation: Driven to deliver solutions where the producer maximizes productivity, and Lange Ag maintains solid operational execution.
  • Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel regionally for face-to-face farm visits, site inspections, and sales summits. A clean driving record (no DUIs or license revocations within the past 5 years) is mandatory.Make contacts with previous, existing and potential customers to determine their needs and solutions available from Lange Ag.
• Preferred Education & Experience
  • AA or Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Studies, Animal Science, Ag Business, or a closely related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in agricultural sales, capital equipment account management, or swine/dairy farm operations management.