Area Team Lead

Corteva Agriscience; Toledo (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Vylor, Inc. is seeking a Team Lead at the Toledo, IA site to oversee production staff and coordinate resources for safe, efficient operations.

You will communicate across all levels, support seasonal production, monitor quality, and ensure readiness of workforce, equipment, and materials for upcoming shifts. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience in manufacturing settings and familiarity with SAP and Lean practices.

Qualifications

• Requires experience in manufacturing, operations, production, agriculture, or related fields.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels.
• Proven ability to lead by example and solve problems with practical actions.
• Proficient in data analysis using common manufacturing tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a staff of production employees and coordinate resources to ensure safe, smooth operations.
• Support seasonal production activities and monitor product quality per Quality Plan.
• Plan workforce, equipment, and materials for upcoming shifts and process orders.
• Maintain accurate records and provide input on workforce planning and scheduling.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Flexibility & overtime

Manufacturing experience

Education

Highschool Diploma/GED

Associate degree

Tools

SAP

Forklift operation

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Lead to join our company and support our Toledo, IA location.

As a Team Lead for Vylor, you will oversee a staff of production employees and coordinate internal and external resources to ensure safe and smooth operations. You will communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, support seasonal production activities, monitor product quality and inventory, and ensure adherence to established standards and quality plans. By proactively preparing workforce, equipment, and materials for upcoming shifts, maintaining accurate records, and partnering with leadership on workforce planning and improvement initiatives, you will help keep operations running smoothly.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is offered for this position.

This role will be on-site at the Corteva location.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure effective communication with all levels of the team to ensure messages are accurate and complete
• Support all seasonal production operations
• Ensure adherence to all applicable standards in production areas
• Monitor product quality to ensure ongoing compliance with the Quality Plan
• Proactively plan to ensure the workforce, equipment, and materials are prepared and available for upcoming process orders and shifts
• Inventory management
• Provide input and support to the management team as needed on capital projects, focused improvement initiatives, workforce planning, and scheduling
• Ensure that all assigned records, documents, and reports are accurately complete
• Serve as a production technician as needed to support operations
• Assume shift supervisor responsibilities during their absence
• Various other duties as assigned

Education:

• Highschool Diploma/GED

What Skills You Need:

• Has experience in manufacturing, operations, production, agriculture, or related fields
• Demonstrates exceptional skills in building rapport and trust with colleagues
• Communicates effectively at all levels of the organization
• Leads by example and consistently approach problems as opportunities to identify and implement effective solutions.
• Possesses strong computer skills that enable effective analysis and interpretation of data using a variety of tools
• Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours, rotating shifts, and overtime hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed during seasonal peaks to support business needs undefined.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Stand and sit for extended periods
• Work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• Perform work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting
• Exposure to dust and plant allergens including but not limited to corn, sunflower, cotton, and canola pollen and protein and sorghum as well as potential mold spores and/or chemicals in the course of your duties
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• An associate degree, two-year technical diploma/degree
• Supervisory experience across multiple production processes and leadership skills
• Experience with SAP or equivalent manufacturing operations software
• Forklift operations experience
• Experience with LEAN Manufacturing operations and projects
• Experience with problem solving and implementation of solutions and corrective actions

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well‑being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits (https://hrportal.ehr.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=2Nre68t3vrs%3d&portalid=351)
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information

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