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Who We Are and What We Do:

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - solving the world's food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Shift Supervisor at our Hedrick, Iowa, location! As the Production Shift Supervisor, you will supervise, lead, and coordinate the activities of a team of Production Technicians on a given shift. You will monitor daily plant activities and ensure safety, quality and productivity commitments are met. Utilize your organizational skills by managing work processes and balancing workloads. Supporting a team of technicians, you will capitalize on your leadership skills by hiring, training and motivating employees. This position works across the location; however, you will focus on several specific areas (conditioning, treating, packaging, harvest, warehouse, etc.) as a process expert. The duties of your role will vary throughout the year due to the seasonal demands of our business. Get a jump start on your career through this opportunity to gain valuable experience and knowledge.

What You Will Do:

• Review production schedules and allocate team members to complete schedules and ensure production expectations are met

• Utilize your organizational skills by managing work processes and balancing workloads

• Accountable for conditioning, treating, and packaging operations on an assigned shift

• Monitor product quality and ensure activities meet the needs of the Quality Plan

• Monitor safety and productivity and ensure the team is executing at the highest level to meet the needs of the business

• Supporting a team of technicians, you will capitalize on your leadership skills by hiring, training and motivating employees

• Manage your team with respect to hiring, employee performance and compensation and rewards recommendations

• Work across locations and focus on specific (conditioning, treating, and packaging, etc.) as a process expert

• Develop and maintain communication and rapport with plant personnel, employees from other Corteva plants or departments, growers, vendors, etc.

• Collaborate with other leaders to coordinate workflow and resources between departments

• Provide input for workforce planning and development, scheduling, and development of annual business plan. Complete and maintain appropriate records, documents, and reports

Qualifications

Education:

• You possess a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED

What Skills You Need:

• You are versatile and willing and able to learn and work in a variety of areas (field, plant, warehouse)

• You are willing and able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation: Climb and/or work in elevated areas, Stand and sit for extended periods, work outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions, lift up to fifty (50) lbs., and perform work that involves repetitive motion and lifting

• You can adjust to changing conditions, prioritize and manage work processes and workforce flexibility

• You are comfortable with technology and possess an intermediate computer aptitude including the use of Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and are willing and able to learn other company specific applications as required

• You possess excellent problem solving and analysis skills with high attention to detail

• You have good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of organization

• You have a valid US Driver's License

• You uphold health and safety to the highest standard! You consistently help others and demonstrate adherence to safety protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure you and your colleagues go home safely every day

• You understand that delivering to our customers on-time keeps us viable and are willing and able to work a rotating shift and overtime hours, which include nights and weekends during seasonal peaks to support production demand

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Manufacturing, Business, or related field

• Previous three (3) to five (5) years of leadership, coaching, or supervisory experience within Operations or warehouse environment

• Knowledge or experience with LEAN Manufacturing principles such as 5S, Continuous Improvement and Standardized Work

Work Authorization and Relocation:

• VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• This position does NOT offer a comprehensive domestic relocation package

Site Dedicated (100% at Corteva location):

• This role will be on-site at our Corteva location

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 (https://careers.corteva.com/2024-us-benefits-guide)

• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life (https://www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life/3006dde6-2563-4a98-8e94-ee4feba88cff/)

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:

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