Seed Processing Supervisor

KWS Group

. Supervise overall plant operations, production flow, on-floor operations and personnel .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeTangent • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills while supervising plant operations and personnel. Proficient in operating MES, SCADA, and HMI software, with a focus on quality assurance and safety compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Plant Operations SupervisionMES, SCADA, HMI Software ProficiencyTeam Leadership and TrainingPreventive MaintenanceQuality Issue Troubleshooting

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Hard Skills

Preventive MaintenanceQuality AssuranceMechanical TroubleshootingPneumatic TroubleshootingHydraulic TroubleshootingElectrical TroubleshootingComputer TroubleshootingSOP DevelopmentForklift OperationVariable Work Hours Flexibility

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTraining SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

MES SoftwareSCADA SoftwareHMI Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Forklift CertificationValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Industrial Business SectorSafety PoliciesPPE ComplianceEmployee TrainingRoot Cause Investigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise overall plant operations, production flow, on-floor operations and personnel
Ensure quality standards, production capacity and safety requirements are met
Supervise, train and cross-train KWS and seasonal employees in machine operations, in-line quality checks and cleanouts
Ensure personnel have the proper information, training and tools
Determine daily duties and assign the best-qualified employees
Operate MES, SCADA or HMI manufacturing software
Hold regular employee meetings to discuss issues, performance, needs and concerns
Develop and maintain respectful working relationships across departments
Conduct the annual Employee Supervisor Dialogue
Develop and update SOPs
Perform light to medium preventive maintenance
Troubleshoot quality, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and computer issues
Maintain facility housekeeping
Investigate root causes of quality issues, equipment breakdowns and malfunctions
Ensure company handbook, RGPs and safety policies are followed and PPE is used correctly
Work variable hours as needed
Occasionally travel, drive or operate a forklift for business purposes
Meet attendance requirements and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years or equivalent combination of education and experience gained in industrial business sector required
Demonstrated strong team leadership, communication, organizational and training skills
Strong technical skills
Valid driver’s license
Able to work variable work hours as needed
Able to become forklift certified
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred: BS in agriculture, with consideration given to other credentials and relevant work history
Preferred: Experience working with SCADA, HMI and MES software
Preferred: General working and mechanical knowledge
Preferred: Ability to train others to operate HMI interfaces
Must wear required PPE as needed
Able to work in high and precarious places and safely cover multiple areas including staircases
Able to work in varied environmental conditions, including loud, hot, cold, dusty and damp environments
Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends, night shifts and holidays
Ability to work individually and within a team setting
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; employer participates in E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, vision benefits
Pension plan and 401(k) with employer match
Flexible paid-time-off (PTO)
Professional training and development opportunities
An international and diverse team