Seed Processing Supervisor

KWS SAAT SE; Tangent (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) with employer match

Flexible PTO

Professional training and development

International team

Job summary

KWS SAAT SE in Tangent, Oregon is seeking a Seed Processing Supervisor to oversee plant operations and personnel with a focus on safety, quality and efficiency.

You will supervise production flow, provide training, and monitor equipment using MES/SCADA/HMI, ensuring adherence to safety policies and housekeeping. The role offers strong development opportunities within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years or equivalent in industrial operations.
• Strong team leadership, communication and training skills.
• Able to work variable hours and obtain forklift certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise plant operations and personnel while focusing on safety, quality and efficiency.
• Mentor and train KWS and seasonal employees in machine operations and quality checks.
• Manage daily duties and assign tasks to best-qualified staff.
• Operate manufacturing software such as MES, SCADA or HMI.
• Conduct regular department meetings and maintain cross-department relations.
• Oversee light to medium preventative maintenance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical skills

Forklift certified

Education

High school diploma

BS in agriculture

Tools

MES

SCADA

HMI

Job description

Do you have plant operation experience and looking for a great place to work with exceptional benefits? Come join the team located at our Tangent, Oregon Sugarbeet seed production facility. We are currently looking for a Seed Processing Supervisor, who will be responsible for supervising plant operations and personnel with a strong attention to safety, quality and efficiency.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for overall quality, efficiencies of production flow, on floor operations and personnel.
• Ensure quality standards are met or exceeded while meeting capacity and safety requirements.
• Responsible for supervising, training and cross-training KWS and seasonal employees in machine operations, in-line quality checks and cleanouts.
• Ensure personnel have the proper information, training and tools.
• Determine daily duties to be performed and select the best qualified candidates for those duties.
• Operate manufacturing software such as MES, SCADA or HMI.
• Hold regular meetings with employees within your departments to discuss issues, performance, needs and concerns.
• Develop and maintain respectful working relationships with all departments.
• Conduct Employee Supervisor Dialogue annually.
• Develop and update SOPs.
• Responsible for light to medium level of Preventative Maintenance.
• Troubleshoot quality, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and computer issues.
• Responsible for facility housekeeping.
• Investigate root cause analysis, including quality issues, equipment breakdowns/malfunctions, etc.
• Ensure Company handbook, RGPs and safety policies are followed and personal protective equipment is used correctly.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Work variable work hours as needed.
• Occasionally travel and/or drive and/or operate a forklift on behalf of the business.
• Meet attendance requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 + years or equivalent combination of education and experience gained in industrial businesssector required
• Demonstrated strong team leadership, communication, organizational and training skills.
• Strong technical skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to work variable work hours as needed.
• Able to become forklift certified.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in agriculture with consideration given to other credentials and relevant work history.
• Experience working with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software.
• General working and mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to train others to operate HMI interfaces.

Must wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as needed. Work in high and precarious places and able to cover multiple areas including staircases safely and quickly. Able to work in varied environmental conditions (loud, hot, cold, dusty, damp, etc). Flexibility to work rotating shifts as needed (including weekend, night shift, and holidays). Ability to work individually and within a team setting.

What we offer:

• Salary of $70,000 - $75,000, depending on experience
• Pension plan and 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible paid-time-off (PTO)
• Professional training and development opportunities
• An international and diverse team

This employer participates in E-Verify and after acceptance of a job offer, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

About KWS

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development.
At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise, our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us.
Further information: https://www.kws.com/corp/en/careers/ . Follow us on LinkedIn® at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/ .
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