Production Supervisor - Quality & Productivity

Production Supervisor - Quality & Productivity

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 Supervisor – Quality & Productivity at our Hedrick, Iowa location! In this role, you will lead efforts to improve quality and productivity across all functions of the plant. You will supervise the team in identifying, investigating, and reviewing data related to internal and external quality concerns. You will also champion our Seed Productivity program, driving continuous improvement in processes to reduce changeovers and downtime without compromising safety or quality.

This position requires strong data analysis skills to support data‑driven decision‑making and will cover all crops and operations. 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.

• Lead quality improvement initiatives across all plant functions for corn and soybean production.
• Investigate and review data related to internal and external quality concerns.
• Analyze quality data to uncover trends and root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Champion the Seed Productivity program and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for process optimization.
• Implement strategies to reduce changeovers and downtime while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment of quality and productivity goals.
• Develop and maintain documentation and reports related to quality and productivity metrics.
• Lead a team of Production Technicians – hiring, training and motivating employees.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on quality standards and productivity best practices.
• Work with operators to develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Step in as a Production Shift Supervisor when business needs arise, which may include working periodic nights and weekends to ensure operational continuity.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data‑driven decisions.
• Experience in quality assurance and productivity improvement in a manufacturing or agricultural setting.
• Excellent problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to work in a dynamic environment with seasonal demands (field, plant, warehouse) and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Uphold health and safety to the highest standard – consistently help others and demonstrate adherence to safety protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure you and your colleagues go home safely every day.
• Understand that delivering to our customers on time keeps us viable and be willing and able to work a rotating shift and overtime hours, which include nights and weekends during seasonal peaks to support production demand.

• 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.
• Experience in or willingness to learn Microsoft Power
  
  BI and/or Smartsheet.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent manufacturing operations software.
• Experience with problem solving and implementation of solutions and corrective actions.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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