Vegetable Seed Intern

Shine BrightX LLC; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

Shine BrightX LLC in Oxnard, CA is seeking a student intern to document operational processes and work with onsite teams on vegetable seed processing projects.

You will validate data, run SAP reports, and support Quality and HSE programs while collaborating with regional and global teams to identify improvement opportunities. This role emphasizes leadership development and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a junior college or bachelor's program in an agricultural-related field.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to the site.
• Strong team work and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent communication across all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated with strong results orientation and deadline management.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Proficient with computer-based data acquisition and record keeping.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with documentation of operational processes within Manufacturing Excellence.
• Collaborate with onsite Manufacturing teams on key projects in vegetable seed processing.
• Complete data validation and SAP reports supporting global and regional operations.
• Support Quality and HSE functions to drive programs and metrics.
• Collaborate with regional/global teams to identify and implement improvements.
• Work with Crop Specialists, Field Quality, Production Research, and Seed Technology personnel on projects to improve reliability, quality, and cost.
• Engage in business initiatives, standardization, and optimization projects with global and regional teams.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Results orientation

Deadline management

Problem solving

Data skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Education

Currently enrolled in a junior college or bachelor’s program in an agricultural-related field

Tools

Data collection tools

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist with documentation of operational processes within the Manufacturing Excellence function.
• Work with onsite Manufacturing teams to execute key projects and deliverables in vegetable seed processing.
• Complete data validation and SAP reports supporting global and regional operations, including equipment run time, sustainability data, and plant scheduling.
• Support Quality and HSE functions to drive key programs and targeted metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional regional and global teams to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Cooperate with Crop Specialists, Field Quality, Production Research, and Seed Technology personnel on projects to improve reliability, quality, and cost.
• Work on business initiatives, standardization, and optimization projects with global and regional teams.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently enrolled in a junior college or bachelor’s program in an agricultural-related field.
• Valid driver’s license and personal transportation to and from the worksite.
• Ability to build relationships and work well in a team-based environment.
• Effective communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Self-motivated with a strong results orientation.
• Ability to manage deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and organizational ability.
• Excellent computer skills related to data acquisition and record keeping.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to learn, willingness to ask questions, and adaptability to change.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range approximately $22.75 to $47.75 per hour.
• Additional compensation may include bonuses or commissions if relevant.
• Benefits may include health care, vision, dental, retirement, paid time off, and sick leave.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities.