**Who We Are, and What We Do:** At **Corteva Agriscience** , you will help us grow what’s next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We are currently seeking an **Area Team Lead** to join our team at the **Toledo, Iowa location** . If you have a passion for providing solutions and supporting a high-performing team, this is a terrific opportunity for you! **What You Will Do:** + Continuously maintain a high level of quality standards within safety, employee attendance, operational discipline, process safety management, housekeeping, and maintenance + Lead, coordinate, and work in all positions within the plant operations + Assist with managing bulk and bagged seed inventories and product movement activities as required + Monitor and ensure adherence to “Standard Work” and product quality activities meet the requirements of the Quality Plan + Effectively communicate with team members on a consistent basis to ensure accurate and complete information is provided + Assist, train, and lead Technicians within the production, warehouse, field, and logistical areas to ensure production goals are accomplished + Provide input and assists teams and supervisor with special and capital projects, workforce planning, employee schedules, etc. + Support the oversight of harvest, receiving, bulk load out, conditioning, bagging, warehousing operation to maximize material flow and process efficiencies + Ensure equipment, materials are available and staged for next process order (e.g., tags, bags, boxes, treatment, etc.). + Effectively demonstrate, communicate, and lead safety standards expectations to team with regards to OSHA requirements, Corteva’s policies, standards, and procedures to ensure a strong safety culture + Accurately complete appropriate records, documents and reports as required + Work as a Production Technician as needed, and assume the duty of Supervisor in their absence + Various other duties as assigned **Education:** + You have a high school diploma or equivalent **What Skills You Need:** + You possess a minimum of three (3) years direct experience in manufacturing, operations, production, agricultural, or related field + Demonstrated knowledge and direct experience across various seed operations and operations programs such as SeedPro, SAP, MES, Apriso, etc. + Continuously maintain a high level of quality standards within safety, employee attendance, operational discipline, process safety management, housekeeping, and maintenance + Monitor and ensure adherence to “Standard Work” and product quality activities meet the requirements of the Quality Plan + Effectively communicate with team members on a consistent basis to ensure accurate and complete information is provided + Assist, train, and lead Technicians within the production, warehouse, field, and logistical areas to ensure production goals are accomplished + Provide input and assists teams and supervisor with special and capital projects, workforce planning, employee schedules, etc. + Ensure equipment, materials are available and staged for next process order (e.g., tags, bags, boxes, treatment, etc.). + Accurately complete appropriate records, documents and reports as required + You are willing and able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation: Climb and/or work in elevated areas, Stand and sit for extended periods, work outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions, lift up to fifty (50) lbs., and perform work that involves repetitive motion and lifting + You have a valid US Driver’s License + You are comfortable with technology and possess excellent computer aptitude including the use of Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and are willing and able to learn other company specific applications as required + You have good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers + You uphold health and safety to the highest standard! You consistently help others and demonstrate adherence to safety protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure you and your colleagues go home safely every day + You understand that delivering to our customers on time keeps us viable and are willing and able to work a rotating shift and overtime hours, which can include nights and weekends during seasonal peaks to support production demand **Preferences – It Would Be Great If You Have:** + Two-Year Technical or Associates Degree + Experience with LEAN Manufacturing principles such as 5S, Continuous Improvement and Standardized Work + Supervisor or leadership experience, with the ability to effectively lead a team without official authority + Knowledge of problem solving and the implementation of solutions with corrective actions **Work Authorization and Relocation:** + No Visa Sponsorship offered or available for this position + No relocation allowance offered or available for this position **Site Dedicated (100% at Corteva location):** + This role will be on-site at our Corteva location. **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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=2Nre68t3vrs%3d&portalid=351) + Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life 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 our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws. Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information For US Applicants: See the ‘Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law’ poster. To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.