Global CI Program Specialist — Analytics & Operations Impact

Vylor; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life at Vylor

Job summary

Vylor is seeking a graduating senior or recent college graduate to join the Seed Operations Development Program (SODP) as a Continuous Improvement Program Specialist in Johnston, IA. This two-year development role sits in Global Continuous Improvement and offers exposure to supply chain, operations, analytics, governance, and business transformation.

You will work with regional and global stakeholders to drive initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost while building

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed prior to start date in one of the listed areas: Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, MIS, Agricultural Business, Operations Management.
• Data Analytics
• Agricultural Systems Technology
• Business Administration
• Or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership through internships, student organizations, athletics, volunteer activities, work experience, or academic projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Desire to learn and grow in a global operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, process mapping, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Assist with root cause analysis and the implementation of sustainable solutions.
• Participate in improvement workshops, Kaizen events, and business reviews.
• Support governance routines, project reviews, and performance management processes.
• Maintain project documentation, action plans, reporting tools, and standardized work.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, meeting materials, and follow-up actions.
• Help ensure continuous improvement initiatives maintain accurate and timely project records.
• Partner with regional and global teams to support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Build relationships across operations, supply chain, quality, digital, engineering, and other business functions.
• Support communication, alignment, and adoption of continuous improvement practices across multiple regions.
• Gain exposure to diverse operational environments and global business perspectives.
• Support the development and delivery of continuous improvement training and communication materials.
• Assist with workshop coordination, training logistics, and learning programs.
• Participate in structured development experiences designed to build technical, business, and leadership capabilities.
• Complete a structured development program focused on continuous improvement, analytics, project management, business acumen, and operational excellence.
• Receive coaching, mentoring, and exposure to leaders across the organization.
• Build the capabilities needed for future opportunities within Global Seed Operations.
• Collect, organize, and analyze operational and business performance data.
• Support the development and maintenance of dashboards, reports, and performance metrics.
• Identify trends, improvement opportunities, and areas requiring additional focus.
• Assist teams with data-driven decision-making and performance tracking.

Job description

Vylor is seeking a graduating senior or recent college graduate to join the Seed Operations Development Program (SODP) as a Continuous Improvement Program Specialist in Johnston, IA. This two-year development role sits in Global Continuous Improvement and offers exposure to supply chain, operations, analytics, governance, and business transformation.

You will work with regional and global stakeholders to drive initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost while building