Team Lead

Vylor; Reinbeck (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits for you and family

Four weeks paid time off + well-being휴

parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor is seeking a Team Lead to oversee production staff at our Reinbeck, Iowa site. You will coordinate internal and external resources to ensure safe, efficient operations, support seasonal production activities, monitor quality and inventory, and prepare for upcoming shifts.

You will also help with workforce planning and improvement initiatives, and may serve as a production technician as needed. Prerequisites include experience in manufacturing or related fields, strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, operations, production, agriculture, or related fields.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
• Communicates effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Leads by example and embraces problem-solving to implement solutions.
• Proficient with data analysis using various software tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a staff of production employees and coordinate resources.
• Ensure safety, quality, and adherence to standards.
• Plan workforce, equipment, and materials for upcoming shifts.
• Monitor inventory and production activities; support management on capital projects and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain records and assist with scheduling; serve as shift supervisor when needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership & team building

Effective communication

Data analysis with computer tools

Flexibility with shifts/overtime

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Lead to join our company and support our Reinbeck, Iowa location.

As a Team Lead for Vylor, you will oversee a staff of production employees and coordinate internal and external resources to ensure safe and smooth operations. You will communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, support seasonal production activities, monitor product quality and inventory, and ensure adherence to established standards and quality plans. By proactively preparing workforce, equipment, and materials for upcoming shifts, maintaining accurate records, and partnering with leadership on workforce planning and improvement initiatives, you will help keep operations running smoothly.

• VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is offered for this position.
• This role will be on-site at the Corteva location.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure effective communication with all levels of the team to ensure messages are accurate and complete
• Support all seasonal production operations
• Ensure adherence to all applicable standards in production areas
• Monitor product quality to ensure ongoing compliance with the Quality Plan
• Proactively plan to ensure the workforce, equipment, and materials are prepared and available for upcoming process orders and shifts
• Inventory management
• Provide input and support to the management team as needed on capital projects, focused improvement initiatives, workforce planning, and scheduling
• Ensure that all assigned records, documents, and reports are accurately complete
• Serve as a production technician as needed to support operations
• Assume shift supervisor responsibilities during their absence
• Various other duties as assigned

Education:

• Highschool Diploma/GED

What Skills You Need:

• Has experience in manufacturing, operations, production, agriculture, or related fields
• Demonstrates exceptional skills in building rapport and trust with colleagues
• Communicates effectively at all levels of the organization
• Leads by example and consistently approach problems as opportunities to identify and implement effective solutions.
• Possesses strong computer skills that enable effective analysis and interpretation of data using a variety of tools
• Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours, rotating shifts, and overtime hours, including weekends and holidays,as neededduring seasonal peaks to support business needs
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Physical Job Requirements:

• Stand and sit for extended periods
• Work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• Perform work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting
• Exposure to dust and plant allergens including but not limited to corn, sunflower, cotton, and canola pollen and protein and sorghum as well as potential mold spores and/or chemicals in the course of your duties

What Makes You Stand Out:

• An associate degree, two-year technical diploma/degree
• Supervisory experience across multiple production processes and leadership skills
• Experience with SAP or equivalent manufacturing operations software
• Forklift operations experience
• Experience with LEAN Manufacturing operations and projects
• Experience with problem solving and implementation of solutions and corrective actions

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.