Company Introduction

“WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

If our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application. 

Job description

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to: 

Assist Department Supervisor in planning, directing, and monitoring production to meet established specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards. 

Liaising with Processing, Supply & Logistics, Sales, etc. as input to developing production schedules and allocating labor/capital resources 

Planning, prioritizing, and managing production line maintenance/downtime to minimize disruptions by using established maintenance tracking tools.  

Help understand and manage and communicate the performance indicators. 

Monitor the action plans. 

Occasionally carry out supervisory duties, by delegation from their line manager. 

Help create new standards with teams. 

Take part in the implementation of standards through team training and support. 

Coordinate work groups.  

Analyze performance to help with decision-making (using continuous improvement tools: QRQC, Gemba walk, etc.) 

Provide support to the department manager and workshop managers: 

Centralize and keep the departments’ action plans on schedule. 

Report SQDCM indicators (day, week, and month) 

Help department managers on daily routines. 

What we expect of you

To be considered, you will need: 

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred 

Minimum of 2 – 6 years related experience 

Knowledge of office functions and processes, including MS Office and JDE a benefit. 

Excellent analytical and deductive reasoning skills. 

Excellent organizational and communication skills. 

Fluent in English. Spanish or French a plus 

Experience with continuous improvement programs and/or LEAN manufacturing desired.  

Physical Demands:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be driving cars, trucks, forklifts, or other equipment. This position will be exposed to warehouse and outdoor weather conditions.  The employee may need to walk on uneven ground, work near equipment or machinery, work in a dusty environment, and may be exposed to vibration or constant movement. The noise level that is typical of this work environment is loud. 

Your benefits and working environment

The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.  

HM.CLAUSE offers a strong compensation and benefits package to its employees:

• Competitive salary
• This position’s range is $25 - $27/hr

Our total compensation and pay ranges reflect our market pay structures.  As such, individual salaries or hourly rates are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: local geographical market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as job related skills, education, and experience.

• Comprehensive Benefits Choices
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Work/Life Balance
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• +1 Floating Holiday per year
• Paid shutdown holidays
•  Progressive time off starting at 80-vacation hours
• Company Covered Benefits
• Company paid Life Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability
• Wellness Benefits
• Family EAP, Telehealth and Mental Wellness Services
• Internal Career Progression
• Learning Environment
• Promotions from within
• Paid Annual Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Welcoming Environment
• Business casual attire; open door policy
• Financial Wellness
• 401(k) dollar for dollar Employer matching
• Supplemental Employer Contribution Plan
• Traditional and Roth (401k) plans options
• Company Profit sharing in December
• Family Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity paid time off
• Low family medical deductibles
• Family Planning Resources

We are a company with a supportive culture and leadership.  We encourage you to be part of our journey to enhance the world’s food supply and support the farmers that grow them.

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