Seed Handling Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage seed packaging operations with full accountability for workforce planning, performance management, and end‑to‑end process execution across packaging and sortation activities.
• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring full compliance with EHS policies, proactively identifying operational risks, and driving effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Demonstrate flexibility to align work schedules with site requirements, including extended hours and shift‑based operations during peak production periods.
• What Skills You Need:
• Bachelor's degree in Crop Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in seed operations, research packaging, warehouse operations or a similar operational environment with increasing leadership responsibility.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience, including direct supervision, workforce planning, coaching, performance management, and change leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading system implementations or major operational transformations, preferably related to inventory, warehouse management, automation, or digital tools.
• Working knowledge and hands‑on experience using AI or advanced analytics tools to support reporting, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance short-term execution and long-term capability building.
• Excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills, including interaction with senior leadership.
• Availability of working in the 2nd shift during peak workload periods is required.
• 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
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• 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 ou

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At Corteva Agriscience , you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind. Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Seed Handling Supervisor , based in Grimes, Iowa . Do you like challenges and solving problems? Do you like working in a fast paced and dynamic environment? Does the idea of working with cutting edge technology applied to seed handling excite you? If so, we have a perfect position for you, and you might want to keep reading. We are looking for a Seed Handling Supervisor to join our awesome team. This is a leadership position with end‑to‑end ownership of day-to-day warehouse operations, workforce leadership, operational analytics, systems implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires strong technical, analytical, and people-leadership capabilities, as well as the ability to influence cross‑functional partners and lead transformation in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. ***Please note: there is no visa sponsorship provided for this role.

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