Production Location Manager

Vylor Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor Inc. in St Joseph, IL, is seeking a Production Location Manager to lead a team in safely producing high-quality corn seed on schedule for distribution to customers.

You’ll oversee field and plant production, maintenance, warehouse and logistics, and coach staff while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; this is an on-site role offering growth and relocation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in operations, agriculture, business, engineering or related discipline.
• Proven leadership, coaching and feedback skills with diverse teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; safety and quality first.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and foster a culture aligned with safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and people.
• Coach, support and develop a team of direct and indirect reports across production, maintenance, warehouse, and logistics.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, SOPs, and regulatory compliance; manage incident response and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Safety & quality focus

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in operations, agriculture, business, engineering or related discipline

Tools

SAP

WMS systems

LEAN Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of AgricultureAt 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 Production Location Manager to join our company and support our St Joseph, IL location. As the Production Location Manager for Vylor, you will lead a team of employees and seasonal workers to safely produce high-quality corn seed on-time to meet distribution and delivery to customers. We are seeking a strong leader in this critical role to manage field and plant production operations and provide leadership and decisions to staff on operational questions related to their areas and responsibilities. Utilize your strong communication skills to build internal and external relationships, deliver great results, and be effective in this leadership position.VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.Relocation assistance is offered for this position.This role will be 100% on site at the location.What You’ll Do:Lead by example and actively foster a culture that embodies and advances the company’s core values, ensuring alignment across the entire team. Those values include safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and peopleCoach, support, develop a team of direct and indirect reports responsible for field, maintenance, production, warehouse & logistics, scheduling and training in a manner that fosters effective collaboration and teamworkHold employees accountable for achieving performance results and demonstrate work behaviors that promote collaboration and teamwork in an effective mannerEnsure adherence to quality standards, plant policies, and standard operating procedures, as well as all regulatory compliance (safety, wage/hour laws, product, etc.)Serve as the primary partner with the community, actively building and sustaining meaningful relationships to support the company’s mission and local initiativesLead and contribute to strategic planning efforts, ensuring alignment between site objectives and the overall company visionBuild collaborative relationships by actively networking and engaging with cross-functional teams to drive shared goals and enhance organizational effectivenessAct as primary contact for Incident responseHolds fiscal responsibility for the site, including field, production, maintenance, and warehouse expenseOversee projects, team members, timelines, and deliverables to ensure productivity objectives are metImplement best practices and ensure these practices are sustainedParticipate in network teams to drive positive change beyond site levelOther duties as assignedEducation:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in operations, agriculture, business, engineering or related applicable disciplineWhat Skills You Need:Credible, effective leader with at least 7 years of experience in leadership or supervisory rolesStrong understanding of operational effectiveness in production, maintenance, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, or another related fieldProven performance development and coaching/feedback skillsYou can effectively work with and manage people (HR Background) from diverse backgrounds to achieve cross-functional collaborationResults-orientated and have strong priority management skillsExcellent interpersonal communicationsCommitted to safety and qualityChange management and innovation experienceA valid driver’s licenseWillingness and flexibility to work extra hours, including weekends and holidays, when required during seasonal peaks to ensure production demands are met both in the plant and in the fieldWhat Makes You Stand Out:Experience in row crop with emphasis on seed productionWilling and able to relocate for future career opportunitiesOSHA or ISO certification experienceMicrosoft and data analytics experienceSAP and WMS systems experienceLEAN Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience and certificationsExperience with finances and budgetingBenefits – How We’ll Support You:Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skillsBe part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better placeHealth benefits for you and your family on your first day of employmentFour weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidaysExcellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and fatherFuture planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement programLearn more about our total rewards package here - Vylor BenefitsCheck out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.The salary range for this position is $115,740.00 to $161,430.00.This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.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.