Shop Operations Lead

AGCO; Tremont (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a proactive R&D Shop Operations Lead to oversee daily operations in their Research & Development shop. This role is crucial for maintaining an efficient workspace, supporting engineering teams, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on environment, possesses strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and is eager to contribute to advancements in precision agriculture. Join a dynamic team that values hard work and innovative thinking, and help shape the future of agriculture!

Benefits

Health Care Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plans

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Options

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in shop management, inventory control, or equipment maintenance.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the R&D shop, ensuring efficiency and organization.
• Manage inventory and maintain necessary supplies and tools.

Skills

Shop Management

Inventory Control

Equipment Maintenance

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Multitasking Abilities

Job description

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Shop Operations Lead

Date: Apr 18, 2025

Location: Tremont, IL, US, 61568

Brand: PTx

Workplace Type: Onsite

R&D Shop Operations Lead

Precision Planting is an innovative company that is changing the agriculture industry in remarkable ways. In only twenty years, we have helped redefine agriculture in the US and globally. Our products make growers more productive, increase yields, make current agricultural practices more sustainable, and reduce the costs to feed a growing world. Precision Planting is growing rapidly and has many new products and business opportunities that we are pursuing to continue that growth. We are entrepreneurial in our DNA, fast-paced in our actions, and value hard work, innovative thinking, open communications, and teamwork. If you share these values, then we might be the right place for you to contribute and grow and succeed in your career.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive R&D Shop Operations Lead to oversee the daily operations of our Research & Development shop. This role is essential in ensuring efficiency, organization, and functionality within the shop, supporting our engineering and research teams in their innovation efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inventory & Supply Management: Order and maintain necessary supplies, tools, and equipment to ensure seamless operations.
2. Shop Organization: Encourage and maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace for technicians and engineers while balancing the need for high velocity and throughput in a product development environment.
3. Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on shop equipment to ensure optimal performance.
4. Project Support: Assist engineers and technicians with prototype assembly, testing, and modifications.
5. Safety & Compliance: Proactively identify and correct potential safety hazards to maintain a safe work environment.
6. Vendor Coordination: Work with suppliers and vendors to procure materials and manage deliveries.
7. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance shop efficiency and workflow.

Qualifications:

• Experience in shop management, inventory control, or equipment maintenance.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and technicians.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and tools.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys supporting innovation in precision agriculture. Does this align with what you had in mind? You can also check out Precision Planting’s careers page for more opportunities!

Your Compensation

This position will pay within the range of $49,152-$94,171, based on experience.

Available benefits include health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans.

Your Workplace

You will work onsite and will occasionally need to travel between the facilities in Tremont, IL and Morton, IL.

Join our extraordinary team today and apply now!

AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Solutions for Every Season

We engineer and deliver precision ag hardware, software, and cloud-based platforms that connect every corner of the farm.

Nearest Major Market: Peoria
Job Segment: R&D Engineer, Operations Manager, Sustainable Agriculture, R&D, Engineering, Operations, Agriculture, Research

AGCO is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands like Fendt, Massey Ferguson, PTx, and Valtra. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions, and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world.