Area Production Lead, Agriculture Operations

Illinois Ag; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor in Woodhull, Illinois is seeking an Area Team Lead to supervise production staff, coordinate resources, and ensure safe, high-quality operations at our Woodhull site.

The role requires experience in manufacturing or agriculture-related fields, strong leadership, and familiarity with SAP and lean practices. Occasional extended hours and weekend support may be needed due to seasonal demands.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, operations, production, agriculture, or related fields.
• Ability to lead by example and communicate across levels of the organization.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent manufacturing software.
• Forklift operations experience.
• LEAN manufacturing experience.
• Experience with problem solving and implementation of solutions and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production staff and coordinate resources to ensure safe, smooth operations.
• Support seasonal production activities and monitor product quality and inventory.
• Manage records and reports; ensure adherence to standards and quality plans.
• Serve as shift supervisor during absence and assist as needed.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the team to ensure accurate information.
• Assist with capital projects and workforce planning during peak periods.

Skills

Manufacturing / Production experience

Leadership / Supervisory experience

SAP or equivalent manufacturing软件

LEAN manufacturing

Forklift operations

Problem solving & corrective actions

Education

Highschool Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Vylor in Woodhull, Illinois is seeking an Area Team Lead to supervise production staff, coordinate resources, and ensure safe, high-quality operations at our Woodhull site.

The role requires experience in manufacturing or agriculture-related fields, strong leadership, and familiarity with SAP and lean practices. Occasional extended hours and weekend support may be needed due to seasonal demands.