Cotton Plant Shift Lead I-III, Littlefield, TX Job in Littlefield, Texas Us

Bayer CropScience (BCS) is one of the world’s leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and plant biotechnology. With our headquarters in Monheim, Germany, Bayer CropScience has a global workforce of about 17,900, and is represented in more than 120 countries. BCS is structured into six Business Operations units: four regional crop protection units and two units responsible for Environmental Science and BioScience – offering an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture as well as for non-agricultural applications.

 

The primary responsibility of this role is to coordinate plant operations in delinting, cleaning, treating, and bagging of bulk cottonseed and assist with directing all aspects of rebagging carryover bagged cottonseed to achieve daily weekly and annual seed processing goals set forth by Cotton Supply Chain while producing a quality product for Bayer CropScience customers.

 

The incumbent will:

 

•        Oversee day to day operations in packaging and delinting plant;

•        Maintain dryer temperatures and the monitoring of delinting equipment;

•        Set and maintain gravity tables and seed cleaners;

•        Manage the plant monitoring programs and follow SOP’s;

•        Operate and manage automatic seed samplers to make sure seed counts are accurate;

•        Oversee day to day seed count and packaging operation in plant;

•        Manage variety cleans to insure they meet SOP’s;

•        Maintain good housekeeping practices and follow safety rules;

•        Monitor seed quality (Immatures, Cracks, and Seed Color);

•        Coordinate general repairs, baggers, treater, and pallatizer during the season and during maintenance off season;

•        Assist in all inventory counts of chemicals, bags, and raw goods;

•        Assist in other areas of the site as needed.

 

The selected candidate is required to possess the following:

 

•        High school diploma or equivalent;

•        3+ years of working experience in cotton production, ginning, seed conditioning and/or manufacturing environment;

•        Maintenance and mechanical knowledge/abilities as well as problem solving skills;

•        Knowledge of plant equipment so troubleshooting gives proper response to mechanical failure;

•        Critical and logical thinking skills to plan for future plant needs;

•        Ability to calculate bushel weights, seed counts and tare analysis;

•        Proficient organizational skills and demonstrated team-oriented abilities;

•        Ability to direct employees on day-to-day operations and effectively communicate instructions;

•        Provide leadership in managing plant personnel to meet plant operational goals;

•        Ability to adjust to different job settings within the site;

•        General knowledge of OSHA safety regulations;

•        Ability to lift 50 lb bags;

•        Previous forklift experience;

•        Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word;

•        Ability to work shifts since there is potential for cyclical shift work from September to May.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

•        Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Agronomics Business or related discipline;

•        4+ years of working experience in cotton production, ginning, seed conditioning and/or manufacturing environment;

•        Direct seed warehouse management is a strong plus;

•        Prior supervisory experience in a warehouse or distribution center.

 

We offer a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefit programs. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible for an array of innovative rewards and recognition programs, variable pay and incentive opportunities as well as benefits coverage beginning on your first day of employment. We are committed to helping our employees maintain a healthy balance between their responsibilities at work and home. You will be eligible for paid time off programs, paid company holidays, flexible work options and numerous site conveniences. We are also committed to supporting your professional development through career ladders, training programs, tuition assistance and professional association events.

 

If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, we encourage you to explore how you can make a difference at Bayer by applying now.

 

To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

 

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Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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