Plant Operations Coordinator - Seed Operations Development Program

Iowa Ag; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor in Hedrick, Iowa, is seeking a Plant Operations Coordinator for its Seed Operations Development Program (SODP). You will work with plant teams to support safe, efficient seed production and gain hands-on experience with people, processes, equipment, and systems that drive our business.

You will participate in structured development opportunities, build leadership experience, and collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, safety, and supply chain teams.

Qualifications

• Curious and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working with different people and teams.
• Interested in operations, supply chain, agriculture, production, or leadership.
• Willing to take initiative and ask questions.
• Adaptive as priorities and business needs change.
• Motivated to build skills and grow within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day plant operations and production activities.
• Help coordinate production priorities, schedules, people, and resources.
• Gain exposure to seed processing, conditioning, packaging, warehousing, and distribution.
• Partner with teams across production, quality, maintenance, safety, and supply chain.
• Help identify and solve operational challenges.
• Use data to support decisions and plant performance.

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Plant Operations Coordinator - Seed Operations Development Program#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:Competitive### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Operations**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Plant Operations Coordinator - Seed Operations Development Program| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**Join Vylor - Powering the Future of Agriculture**Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what's next in crop science.This early-career opportunity is designed for someone interested in building experience across plant operations, seed production, supply chain, leadership, and continuous improvement.As a Plant Operations Coordinator, you will work alongside plant teams to support the safe, efficient, and effective operation of a seed production facility while gaining hands-on experience with the people, processes, equipment, and systems that support our business.### What You'll DoIn this role, you will have opportunities to:* Support day-to-day plant operations and production activities* Help coordinate production priorities, schedules, people, and resources* Gain exposure to seed processing, conditioning, packaging, warehousing, and distribution* Partner with teams across production, quality, maintenance, safety, and supply chain* Help identify and solve operational challenges* Use data and information to support decisions and plant performance* Participate in continuous improvement and other plant-based projects* Build leadership experience through meaningful responsibilities and team interactionSeed operations are seasonal, so your responsibilities and experiences will change throughout the year. You will gain exposure to both fast-paced operational periods and opportunities focused on planning, improvement, and development.###The **Seed Operations Development Program (SODP)** is Vylor's early-career development program designed to build the experience, skills, and relationships needed for continued growth within Seed Operations.In addition to your day-to-day responsibilities, you will participate in structured development opportunities that may include:* A dedicated mentor* Regular development conversations with your manager and Talent Pipeline Coordinator* Exposure to leaders and teams across Seed Operations* Development sessions with other SODP employees* Project-based and cross-functional learning experiences* Development in areas such as leadership, communication, problem solving, project management, collaboration, and adaptabilityThe program is designed to help you build a strong understanding of the business while developing the skills and experiences needed for future opportunities.Plant Operations provides broad exposure to how seed production facilities operate and how different functions work together to deliver results.You will gain experience working across people, processes, equipment, technology, quality, safety, and supply chain while developing your ability to manage priorities, solve problems, and lead through day-to-day operations.The experience gained in this role can provide a strong foundation for future opportunities across areas such as:**Operations Leadership - Supply Chain - Continuous Improvement - Quality - Production - Planning - Project Management**We are looking for candidates who are:* Curious and eager to learn* Comfortable working with different people and teams* Interested in operations, supply chain, agriculture, production, or leadership* Willing to take initiative and ask questions* Adaptable as priorities and business needs change* Interested in solving problems and improving processes* Motivated to build their skills and grow within the organizationPrevious seed production experience is not required. We are looking for someone with the willingness to learn, contribute, and take on increasing responsibility over time.### The OpportunityThe Plant Operations Coordinator role provides the opportunity to **learn Seed Operations from the ground up, build meaningful operational and leadership experience, and develop a broad foundation for future career opportunities within Vylor.****Location:** Hedrick, Iowa**Program:** Seed Operations Development Program (SODP)**Career Area:** Plant Operations / Seed Production / Supply Chain**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 -* Check out life at Vylor!### 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.]]>To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 10/10/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Vylor Toledo, Iowa | Vylor Des Moines, Iowa || Vylor Hedrick, Iowa | |4 people are interested in this job.Vylor is seeking a **Plant Operations Coordinator** to join our **Seed Operations Development Program (SODP)** in Hedrick, Iowa.