Production Lead - AgReliant Genetics

This position is responsible for general production activities throughout different seasons during the year. This will include, but not limited to, receiving corn seed during harvest, conditioning/treating corn seed, warehousing/shipping, and equipment maintenance. Critical to this position is the ability to lead/train/supervise seasonal workers, agency workers and full-time employees while performing production activities.  This position will work in partnership with the location team to ensure production and safety goals are accomplished.

• Associate’s degree or higher required.
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture field preferred or a minimum of 3 years of seed production experience.
• Certified Crop Advisor desired.

KNOWLEDE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred) and common PC-based software.

Apply online at www.AgReliantgenetics.com 

• Assist and lead safety programs.
• Assist and lead training of seasonal workers, agency workers and full-time employees.
• Assist in field operations and scouting.

• Coordinate, lead and monitor operations for a single shift.
• Operate and calibrate seed conditioning/treating equipment.
• Operate packaging equipment.
• Manage a packaging/shipping crew.

• Warehouse finished product and supplies, including checking for accuracy.
• Lead maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment.
• Facilitate, communicate and maintain relationships with outside vendors, contactors and seed growers.
• Complete all paperwork/reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Cross train on all plant operations and multiple office duties.
• Perform duties assigned to meet company quality standards including: maintenance, housekeeping, and safety.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality, customer service and professionalism.
• Other duties as assigned verbally and/or in writing.