Continuous Improvement Specialist - Seed Operations Development Program

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Vylor is seeking a graduating senior or recent college graduate to join the Seed Operations Development Program (SODP) as a Continuous Improvement Program Specialist.

This full-time, approximately two-year development opportunity is part of the Global Continuous Improvement team within Global Seed Operations. The role provides broad exposure to supply chain, operations, continuous improvement, performance analytics, governance, and business transformation initiatives.

As a Continuous Improvement Program Specialist, you will work closely with regional and global stakeholders to support strategic improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and organizational effectiveness across seed operations. You will help maintain governance processes, analyze business performance, coordinate projects and training, support continuous improvement programs, and build strong cross-functional partnerships throughout the organization.

This role is designed for individuals who are curious, analytical, highly organized, and interested in building a career in Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Operations Excellence, Program Management, or operational leadership.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, process mapping, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Assist with root cause analysis and the implementation of sustainable solutions.
• Participate in improvement workshops, Kaizen events, and business reviews.

• Support governance routines, project reviews, and performance management processes.
• Maintain project documentation, action plans, reporting tools, and standardized work.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, meeting materials, and follow-up actions.
• Help ensure continuous improvement initiatives maintain accurate and timely project records.

• Partner with regional and global teams to support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Build relationships across operations, supply chain, quality, digital, engineering, and other business functions.
• Support communication, alignment, and adoption of continuous improvement practices across multiple regions.
• Gain exposure to diverse operational environments and global business perspectives.

• Support the development and delivery of continuous improvement training and communication materials.
• Assist with workshop coordination, training logistics, and learning programs.
• Participate in structured development experiences designed to build technical, business, and leadership capabilities.

• Complete a structured development program focused on continuous improvement, analytics, project management, business acumen, and operational excellence.
• Receive coaching, mentoring, and exposure to leaders across the organization.
• Build the capabilities needed for future opportunities within Global Seed Operations.

• Collect, organize, and analyze operational and business performance data.
• Support the development and maintenance of dashboards, reports, and performance metrics.
• Identify trends, improvement…