Production Coordinator

DLF Seeds A/S; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan with company"s

Vacation and personal days

Job summary

DLF Pickseed in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Production Coordinator to manage administrative tasks across the production cycle, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. You will handle work orders, inventory allocation, labeling, and cross-functional collaboration to sustain efficiency and product integrity.

Responsibilities include creating production orders in the ERP, allocating inventory, updating formulations for custom jobs, and supporting internal transfers.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to read and interpret federal and state seed regulations.
• 1–3 years of office and customer service experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process work orders from Sales Support, Production Supervisor, and Location Ops.
• Create and assign production orders in the ERP system.
• Allocate inventory according to formulations.
• Update formulations for custom jobs.
• Generate labels and tags compliant with regulations.
• Assist with inter-company transfers to meet component needs.
• Support customer retest/re-tag process.
• Support Inventory Quality Control activities (seed testing, tagging, QA).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Navision

Job description

Job Family: Operations/Warehouse/Processing

Business Unit: BU North America

Location: La Crosse, WI, US, WI 54603

DLF North America is currently recruiting for a Production Coordinator role for our operation located in La Crosse, WI.

DLF Group is the world leader in the development and sale of high-quality grass seeds for the agricultural forage and (professional) lawn markets. By continuously developing new innovative varieties and products, and with a strong focus on quality and reliability, DLF Group offers demonstrable value to the business of their customers and other relationships.

DLF North America SBU, is one of our four Strategic Business Units. DLF employees are characterized by a high level of competency, passion, and commitment. In everything we do we act with respect, trust and integrity.

Come grow with DLF!

Check us out www.dlf.com (Global) & www.us.dlf.com (USA) & www.ca.dlf.com (CA) & visit our careers page at https:// careers.dlf.com .

About the job:

The Production Coordinator is responsible for managing administrative tasks that support DLF's production process. This role ensures quality, accuracy, and compliance with all federal and state regulations throughout the production cycle.

Job Summary:

The Production Coordinator will handle work orders, inventory allocation, and seed labeling while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain efficiency and product integrity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive and process work orders from the Sales Support team, Production Supervisor, and Location Operation Managers, following our quality standards.
• Create and assign production orders within the ERP system.
• Allocate inventory according to designed formulations.
• Update formulations for custom jobs as required.
• Generate accurate labels and tags for output products in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Assist with inter-company transfers to fulfill production component needs.
• Support the customer retest/re-tag process.
• Assist in Inventory Quality Control, including:
• Seed testing
• Seed tagging
• Quality management
• Following direction from designated Production Line Lead
• Work closely in a team environment with production administration and warehouse employees to meet production goals and seed labeling needs for shipping.
• Collaborate with location managers and Outside Sales Team members as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow all written and verbal instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret legal documents, including federal and state seed regulations.
• Strong mathematical skills, including percentages and basic algebra.
• 1–3 years of relevant office and customer service experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, listening and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, prioritization and follow-up skills with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail .
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to work overtime hours as necessary.
• Demonstrated resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess a strong willingness to learn and develop expertise over an extend period of time.

Preferred:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Microsoft Navision or similar ERP systems.
• Minimum of a high school diploma.

Compensation and Benefits:

This position comes with a competitive compensation plan that includes a base wage, health and wellness benefit options, retirement savings plan with company contribution, vacation, and personal days.

Why work for DLF?

We do good things! Turf grass is more than just a pretty sight - it helps fight climate change by trapping carbon and preventing soil erosion, making it a vital ally in preserving the environment. Grass acts as a natural filter, purifying water and improving air quality. Perennial forage grass and legume crops also provide essential habitats for diverse wildlife, showcasing the crucial role of supporting biodiversity and sustaining ecosystems. Grass, alfalfa and clover feed animals and produce oxygen. Just a few reasons.... and many more! Check us out!

Ready to make an impact? We invite you to come and grow with us!

We thank all applicants who apply for this position but advise only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

DLF USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection, and placement process. Alternate format available upon request.