Seed Processing Supervisor

BASF; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company is seeking a Seed Processing Supervisor in Lethbridge, AB. This role involves supervising seed cleaning processes, managing seasonal staff, and ensuring production goals are met while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in a relevant field and leadership experience. Join a company committed to sustainability and employee development, offering competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Health and insurance plans

Retirement benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience.
• Experience with data entry, data management, and data analyzing.

Responsibilities

• Supervising all seed cleaning processing activities.
• Coordinating contract and seasonal employees in Cleaning.
• Monitoring the progress of all cleaning production processes.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Diploma in Certified Engineering Technology

Diploma in Business Management

Journeyman Instrument Technician

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office 2010

Job description

Now hiring! Seed Processing Supervisor

Lethbridge, AB (Onsite)

We are looking for a Seed Processing Supervisor to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Lethbridge, AB.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

This position is directly accountable to the Clean Seed Process Manager of the Lethbridge Seed Processing Facility. The Seed Processing supervisor will be responsible for supervising and organizing the activities of the Cleaning Team Leads and their Seasonal Teams in the processing (cleaning) of hybrid canola seed for the InVigor market.

As a Seed Processing Supervisor, you create chemistry by...

• Supervising all seed cleaning processing activities in the facility by utilizing Process Team Leads and Operators on the various shifts, ensuring that production goals will be met, and that all activities are completed as established protocols mandate.
• Monitoring the progress of all cleaning production processes to make sure that production goals are met, and that the cleaning schedule is adhered to.
• Coordinating the contract and seasonal employees (Operators) in Cleaning, ensuring that they are properly oriented and trained to be able to complete work efficiently adhering to all protocols and standards within the facility.
• Providing coaching and support to the Process Team Leads and Operators as well as provide feedback on performance to the Cleaning Plant Manager.
• Ensuring effective training and mentoring is provided to Operators and Team Leads, and that competencies are documented.
  
  

If you have...

• A Diploma in Certified Engineering Technology, in Business Management, in Journeyman Instrument Technician or other related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience.
• Experience with data entry, data management, and data analyzing. SAP software knowledge and Microsoft Office 2010 experience would be an asset.
• Ability to identify root causes of process and employee shortfalls and be capable of developing effective solutions.
• Strong coaching skills relevant to supervising within a team environment including the ability to motivate and coordinate seasonal staff and to ensure the ongoing performance of seed processing activities.
• Ability to work multiple shift schedules and overtime hours to ensure processes are maintained to meet schedules. Some weekend work is required.
• Ability to use time management effectively. Capability and flexibility to manage a team in a quickly evolving and ever changing business environment.
• Excellent problem solving capability.
  
  

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. you@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you – the whole you – in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career. We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role.


About Us

As the world’s leading chemical company, we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

We constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp in 2025 as one of Canada's Top Employers for eleventh consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the twelfth year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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