Seed Production Location Lead

Beck'S Superior Hybrids; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and HSA contributions

401k plan match and pension plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Beck’s Hybrids is seeking a Production Location Manager to lead seed production operations at the Nevada, IA site. You will direct teams, plan production, maintain quality, and ensure safety and on-time delivery of seed products.

The role requires hands-on leadership, collaboration with production managers, and a focus on continuous improvement in a fast-paced farming environment. Travel and heavy lifting may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Agronomy and/or Agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure the successful production of seed corn, wheat, soybeans at the location.
• Engage reports and peers in continuous improvement planning and feedback loops to drive focus and team morale.
• Monitor quality throughout production processes to ensure quality seed and safe work conditions.
• Work with Production Managers and team leaders to plan production and determine specific needs to provide seed for sale and shipping.
• Lead the development, coordination and communication of production planning and activities.
• Prepare staff and align teams to ensure timeliness and successful operations.
• Uphold, enforce and support safety policy and procedures of activities.
• Report status of crop, staffing and operations on a weekly basis to Production Manager.
• Perform other related duties as maybe required by the Production manager.

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Safety compliance

Communication

Seed production knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agronomy or Agriculture

Tools

GPS/GIS software

Microsoft Office

CDL-A

Job description

Beck’s Hybrids is seeking a Production Location Manager to lead seed production operations at the Nevada, IA site. You will direct teams, plan production, maintain quality, and ensure safety and on-time delivery of seed products.

The role requires hands-on leadership, collaboration with production managers, and a focus on continuous improvement in a fast-paced farming environment. Travel and heavy lifting may be involved.