Production Location Manager

As a member of the Beck’s Family of employees, all full-time employees are eligible for a generous benefits package:

• Health benefits including two medical plan options and company HSA contributions, dental, vision, employer paid life/AD&D for you and your dependents, disability insurance, and access to an onsite Nurse Practitioner
• 401k plan match & company sponsored pension plan and access to a Financial Advisor to help you manage your retirement savings 
• Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Programs, & Corporate Discounts 
• Company Christmas Party & Much More  

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure the successful production of seed corn, wheat, soybeans that may take place at their location.
• Engage reports and peers in continuous improvement planning and feedback loops to drive focus and team morale.
• Monitor quality throughout production processes to ensure quality seed and safe work conditions.
• Work with Production Managers and team leaders to plan production and determine specific needs to effectively provide seed for sale and shipping;
• Lead the development, coordination and communication of production planning and activities.
• Prepare staff and align teams to ensure timeliness and successful operations.
• Uphold, enforce and support safety policy and procedures of activities.
• Report status of crop, staffing and operations on a weekly basis to Production Manager.
• Perform other related duties as maybe required by the Production manager.

  
  

 Job Requirements

 Education and training:

• Bachelor of Science degree, preferably Agronomy and/or Agriculture.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy.

 Technical knowledge:

• Basic Agronomic knowledge of row crop corn and soybean production.
• Farm Systems knowledge: planters, irrigation, grain handling, applicators, harvesters, and mechanics.
• Computer skills: proficient at Microsoft Office and GPS/GIS software.
• Seed corn production techniques.
• CDL-A or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete Beck’s Fork Lift training may be required.

 Travel and hours of work:

• Overnight travel may be required based on project needs at Beck’s regional locations and may vary in duration of time.

 Physical demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to pass respiratory medical clearance evaluation required.
• Ability to pass DOT physical examination and obtain Medical Examiner’s Certificate may be required.

 Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years field seed corn production industry.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience managing personnel.

Characteristics for Success:

• Commitment to the mission of Beck’s Hybrids, specifically, to provide our customers with the best seed quality
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view
• Has a positive attitude
• Ability to exercise independent judgment

** In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.