About this opportunity
Vylor lists this Area Team Lead opportunity in township of toledo, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture
At Vylor, 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®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.
Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Lead to join our company and support our Toledo, IA location.
As a Team Lead for Vylor, 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:
Highschool Diploma/GED
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 undefined.
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
Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
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 Vylor!
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 announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
Vylor 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.
Worksite address
township of toledo, IA, 52342, US
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