Seed Warehouse Supervisor — Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Wyffels Hybrids; Atkinson (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyffels Hybrids in Atkinson, IL, is seeking a salaried Warehousing Supervisor to organize warehouse operations, ensure safety compliance, and manage staffing for the production facility. The role focuses on efficiency, cost control, and safe, compliant processing of seed products.

You will oversee cold storage, coordinate shipping/receiving across sites, and lead continuous improvement initiatives with planning to forecast needs and optimize throughput.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree preferred in related fields.
• 5+ years of warehouse, manufacturing, agricultural production, or logistics experience required.
• 2+ years supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in seed, agriculture, grain handling, or other regulated production environments preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and proactively anticipate operational needs.
• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Organize warehouse operations to maximize staging, storage, and workflow efficiency.
• Promote, train, and ensure compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Manage cold storage operations, including filling, startup, and shutdown activities.
• Conduct annual reviews of operational processes to identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving activities for unstaged seed at off-site locations, including DD, BSS, TSP, and MN.
• Oversee discard and disposal processes for seed, paper, and poly materials.
• Complete annual performance evaluations and development discussions for key team members.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Safety management

Staffing & coaching

Forecasting & planning

Inventory control

Shipping/receiving coordination

Vendor relationships

Adaptability

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree in Agribusiness, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wyffels Hybrids in Atkinson, IL, is seeking a salaried Warehousing Supervisor to organize warehouse operations, ensure safety compliance, and manage staffing for the production facility. The role focuses on efficiency, cost control, and safe, compliant processing of seed products.

You will oversee cold storage, coordinate shipping/receiving across sites, and lead continuous improvement initiatives with planning to forecast needs and optimize throughput.