Production Supervisor

About the role

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture. 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®, Brevent®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on. As the Production Supervisor at our Doniphan, NE location, you will oversee day-to-day production operations, lead teams, and ensure operational excellence while modeling a high commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

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

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules, allocate team members and resources to complete schedules, and ensure production expectations are met
• Ensure employees are properly trained
• Serve as an example for others by modeling and implementing a commitment to safety and quality while maintaining efficient productivity throughout operations
• Analyze and resolve problems or assist employees in resolving problems
• Lead employees in their development by providing coaching and feedback
• Coordinate operation activities by assisting with preparing seasonal areas for production, organizing and training teams, and collaborating with other departments
• Monitor product quality and ensure activities meet the needs of the Quality and Rough-Cut Capacity Plans
• Develop and maintain good communication and rapport with a variety of workers and external business partners
• Work with other leaders to coordinate workflows and resources between departments
• Provide input to workforce planning and development, scheduling, and creation of annual site plans
• Complete and maintain appropriate records, documents, or reports to ensure transactional excellence and data accuracy in business systems
• Actively engage with your team by spending time in operational areas beyond the office
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED (bachelor's degree is strongly preferred)
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness and flexibility to work a rotating shift and overtime, including weekends and holidays, as required during seasonal peaks

Skills

• Exceptional ability to build rapport and trust with colleagues
• Effective communication at all levels of the organization, utilizing excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Leadership by example, consistently viewing challenges as opportunities to identify and implement effective solutions
• Flexibility as a leader, adapting to changing conditions while prioritizing and managing work processes and personnel
• Strong computer skills, enabling thorough analysis and interpretation of data using a variety of tools

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, as well as potential mold spores and/or chemicals

Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, business management, agriculture, or related discipline (preferred)
• Experience in coaching, leading, and managing a diverse team in a fast-paced work environment
• Agricultural knowledge
• Experience in operations, warehousing, production, manufacturing, or related fields
• Experience with coaching and feedback (including training and mentoring others)
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing Methodology experience

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities to build your skills
• Health benefits for you and your family starting 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
• Competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

Learn more about our total rewards package here.