Production Technician

AgReliant Genetics•Ogden, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician III serves as the lead technical resource within the production operation. This position coordinates daily production activities, provides work direction and training to seasonal, temporary, and full-time employees, and supports operational execution to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and customer service objectives are achieved. This role does not have direct people management responsibility but provides day-to-day leadership and coordination of production activities.

Requirements

Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Ability to train and mentor employees.
Strong troubleshooting and decision-making abilities.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to lead and influence others without direct supervisory authority.
Ability to prioritize resources and manage multiple activities simultaneously.
Ability to analyze operational issues and implement effective solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, leadership, vendors, and external stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common PC-based software.
Ability to obtain required certifications and licenses as needed.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Must have a valid driver's license and meet MVR guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Agriculture, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
Three (3) or more years of seed production, agricultural operations, manufacturing, or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all responsibilities of Production Technician II.
Provide leadership and direction to employees assigned to daily production activities.
Coordinate, lead, and monitor daily production activities and shift operations.
Assign and prioritize work activities to support operational goals and address labor needs.
Lead and support training efforts for seasonal, temporary, and full-time employees.
Coach and mentor employees to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards.
Serve as a technical resource for production processes, equipment operation, and troubleshooting.
Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot seed conditioning, treating, packaging, and production equipment.
Lead maintenance and troubleshooting efforts for plant equipment.
Support and lead safety initiatives and promote a strong safety culture.
Manage production workflows to ensure quality, efficiency, and service objectives are achieved.
Coordinate warehousing, shipping, and inventory-related activities.
Facilitate communication between production teams, leadership, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders as needed.
Complete operational reports and documentation accurately and timely.
Cross-train and provide guidance across multiple operational areas.
Ensure compliance with company quality, safety, regulatory, and operational standards.
Monitor operational metrics and communicate performance results to support production objectives.
Assist site leadership with production planning, labor allocation, and execution of seasonal operational priorities.
Participate in root cause investigations and lead implementation of corrective actions and process improvements.
Maintain housekeeping and continuous improvement activities.
Promote a positive image of the company and act in accordance with company values.
Other duties as assigned.