Seed Production Technician - Lead & Optimize Plant Ops

Illinois Ag; Centralia (IL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Seed Production Technician in Illinois to operate machinery for seed production, mentor seasonal workers, and ensure safety and quality. You will perform basic maintenance, document readings, and support SAP-driven processes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, IT basics, and a valid driver's license. Flexibility for days, nights, weekends, and overtime is expected as production needs dictate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic knowledge of IT, including the internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or facility systems (i.e. SAP).
• Valid driver's license.
• To be eligible to drive a company car, the driving record must meet the company's Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers guidelines; an MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and execute tasks to enable seed production processes.
• Lead and engage in Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings; articulate shift objectives and allocate resources across all active production areas.
• Demonstrate collaboration and teamwork in coaching and training seasonal workforce, area trainees, and peers; contribute to overall team success and the personal development of teammates.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Troubleshoot problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems.
• Apply operational excellence practices to operations, including 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, and 5 WHYs.
• Perform Site Responsible Researcher (SRR) duties, ensuring adherence to stewardship processes and protocols completed accurately and timely.

Skills

IT basics

Microsoft Office

Driving license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bayer is seeking a Seed Production Technician in Illinois to operate machinery for seed production, mentor seasonal workers, and ensure safety and quality. You will perform basic maintenance, document readings, and support SAP-driven processes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, IT basics, and a valid driver's license. Flexibility for days, nights, weekends, and overtime is expected as production needs dictate.