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
Team Lead to join our company and support our Reinbeck, Iowa location.
As a Team Lead for Corteva Agriscience, 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: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 needed during 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 Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life
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 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.