Operations Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Operations Specialist to join our team, focusing on small seed vegetable (SSV) conditioning, Treating, Packaging and seed health activities. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and quality standards.Safety and ComplianceAdhere to all applicable HSE and corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines.Assist in conducting safety training in both classroom and on-the-job settings, while fostering a safety culture by active reporting of safety observations and improvements.Ensure proper equipment calibration, routine inspections and clean down procedures to adhere documented procedures for external and internal certifications.Leadership and SupervisionSupervise employees and third-party personnel as required.Provide leadership and overall seed quality expertise to SSV plant activities in shipping/receiving, packaging and  conditioning departments.Quality Control and Process ManagementMaintain, document, and adhere to established plant operating procedures in SSV Operations.Develop and execute processing work instructions, task cards, JSAs, and ECPs.Conduct product quality assessments and ensure adherence to specifications.Execute sampling procedures and conduct seed testing per company standards.Planning and CommunicationMaintain proactive interdepartmental and cross-functional communication on order status.Respond promptly to seed quality issues working with Quality Assurance Specialist.Communicate with maintenance personnel on any machine performance issues or breakdowns.Maintain and work closely with Inventory Specialist on packaging materials for upcoming forecastsAA or Bachelor's degree in Agricultural or Science based program highly preferred (minimum High School Diploma or GED required) and 3-5 years of production experience in seed processing.Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, & Smartsheet).Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification preferred.Ability to obtain forklift certification.Strong knowledge of seed conditioning processes and quality standards.Excellent leadership and communication skills.Problem-solving aptitude and attention to detail.