Production Location Manager

Vylor; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Four weeks PTO + well‑being pay

Parental leave

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor is seeking a Production Location Manager for an on‑site role in McLeansboro, IL. You will lead a team across field, plant production, maintenance, and logistics to deliver high‑quality soybean seed on schedule, while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

This role requires a strong leader who can drive collaboration and deliver results in a dynamic environment. You will oversee cross‑functional coordination, support strategic planning, and manage expenses with an eye toward

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in operations, agriculture, business, engineering.
• Strong leadership and coaching experience across production, maintenance, warehouse, and logistics.
• Proven ability to drive safety, quality, and on‑time delivery in a complex production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to foster a culture that emphasizes safety, quality, productivity, and people.
• Coach and develop direct and indirect reports across field, production, and logistics functions.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, regulatory compliance, and budget responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Operations leadership

Communication

Safety & quality

Change management

People management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in operations, agriculture, business, engineering

Tools

SAP

WMS

Microsoft Excel

Data analytics

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 Production Location Manager to join our company and support our McLeansboro IL location, responsible for soybean production. As the Production Location Manager, you will lead a team of employees and seasonal workers to safely produce high‑quality Soybean 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 people
• Coach, 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 teamwork
• Hold employees accountable for achieving performance results and demonstrate work behaviors that promote collaboration and teamwork in an effective manner
• Ensure 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 initiatives
• Lead and contribute to strategic planning efforts, ensuring alignment between site objectives and the overall company vision
• Build collaborative relationships by actively networking and engaging with cross‑functional teams to drive shared goals and enhance organizational effectiveness
• Act as primary contact for Incident response
• Hold fiscal responsibility for the site, including field, production, maintenance, and warehouse expense
• Oversee projects, team members, timelines, and deliverables to ensure productivity objectives are met
• Implement best practices and ensure these practices are sustained
• Participate in network teams to drive positive change beyond site level
• Other duties as assigned

Education

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

What Skills You Need

• Credible, effective leader with at least 7 years of experience in leadership or supervisory roles
• Strong understanding of operational effectiveness in production, maintenance, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, or another related field
• Proven performance development and coaching/feedback skills
• You can effectively work with and manage people (HR Background) from diverse backgrounds to achieve cross-functional collaboration
• Results-orientated and have strong priority management skills
• Excellent interpersonal communications
• Committed to safety and quality
• Change management and innovation experience
• A valid driver’s license
• Willingness 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 field

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience in row crop with emphasis on seed production
• Willing and able to relocate for future career opportunities
• OSHA or ISO certification experience
• Microsoft and data analytics experience
• SAP and WMS systems experience
• LEAN Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience and certifications
• Experience with finances and budgeting
• Experience with crisis management

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
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

The salary range for this position is $129,140.00 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.

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.