Seed Processing Manager (Tangent)

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Summary: Seeking an experienced Seed Processing Manager to lead and oversee seed processing operations, production teams, quality standards, and operational efficiency. Highlights: 1. High-level leadership opportunity in agricultural manufacturing 2. Oversee all phases of commercial seed processing, treatment, and packaging 3. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement new technologies and improve methods Seed Processing Manager – Direct Hire Opportunity 📍 Tangent, OR 💲 $120,000–135,000/year + Bonus Potential 🕒 Full-Time | Direct Hire Express Employment Professionals is recruiting for a reputable client partner seeking an experienced Seed Processing Manager to join their team in Tangent, OR. This is a high-level leadership opportunity overseeing seed processing operations, production teams, quality standards, and operational efficiency in a fast-paced agricultural manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and oversee all phases of commercial seed processing, seed treatment, and packaging operations • Provide direct daily leadership and interaction with processing supervisors and team leaders • Manage quarterly and annual processing budgets across all operational stages • Ensure quality standards are achieved across all work centers • Support mid- and long-term capital planning and capacity planning initiatives • Manage teams of full-time and seasonal employees during processing season • Develop and manage work schedules for 24/7 processing operations • Develop senior supervisors to maintain high standards of production, quality, safety, efficiency, and timely shipments • Create workflow diagrams and determine equipment capacity and operational limitations • Develop, maintain, and annually update SOPs and work instructions • Ensure products meet or exceed established market quality standards • Communicate start dates, expected timelines, and completion dates for shop orders • Promote communication, teamwork, and collaboration between departments and work groups • Coordinate with the Quality Manager to improve sub-par seed lots to market standards • Collaborate with Operations, R&D, Quality Control, Engineering, and Project Management teams to implement new technologies and improve processing methods • Communicate and coordinate operational direction with international parent company teams • Maintain compliance with all company safety policies and procedures • Maintain dependable attendance and assist with additional duties as assigned Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Management, Operations, or related field preferred • 5+ years of seed industry, production, or manufacturing experience required • Knowledge of production and agricultural operations preferred • Previous budgeting and financial/accounting experience preferred • Proficient with Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, project management, and time management skills • Ability to travel locally and internationally as needed • Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production environment Benefits Include: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • PTO and retirement benefits • Pension plan and 401(k) with employer match • Bonus potential • Career growth and professional development opportunities 📞 Interested? Apply today through Express Employment Professionals by submitting your resume to Jobs.AlbanyOR@ExpressPros.com with subject title ‘Seed Processing Manager’ or call 541-967-3600 to learn more!