Corteva
Scheduling Coordinator
Corteva, Princeton, Illinois, United States, 61356
Description
Grow your career with
Corteva Agriscience
as a
Scheduling Coordinator
at our
Princeton, IL
Production facility. Princeton is a unique and critical facility within Corteva, supplying hybrid corn seed to customers on the global market. We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have stable work history. The Princeton site has semi-autonomous work teams implemented, so this is the perfect site for top performing candidates who are looking to launch their careers. 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. Apply today and please ensure you attach an updated copy of your resume with your application for full consideration.We are looking for candidates who take the initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a stable work history!
What You'll Do:
This position maintains inventory accuracy at the site location. In this role, you will execute R3 (SAP) transactions and daily logistical needs by working with production employees, supervisors, and management in maintaining inventory accuracy and resolving inventory discrepancies.Run inventory reports daily/weekly/monthly to ensure accuracy at location, including package inventory and direct materials.Knowledge and use of production rates in inventory/direct material usage predictionAbility to give direction on material types to use to accurately manage direct material levels.Utilize problem solving tools to determine root cause of inaccurate inventory.Continuously maintain a high level of quality standards within safety, employee attendance, operational discipline, process safety management, housekeeping, and maintenanceLead, coordinate, and work in all positions, and shifts 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 PlanEffectively 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 by supervisors.During peak packaging season (November - February) the Princeton production plant runs a 24/5 flex schedule based on demand. Shift hours can be 8 to 12 hours depending on which schedule is utilized. Our operations stagger down to one shift during summer months.Qualifications
What Skills You Need:
High School Diploma/GED1-2 years of shipping, transportation, inventory management, and logistics experience in a production agriculture or plant operations environment or equivalent production process experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional telephone skills.Strong computer skills with extensive experience in Microsoft Office suiteAbility to multitask with a high attention to details.Willingness and ability to work overtime hours including weekend work required during seasonal peaks and different shifts as needed.Willing to go out on the floor and capture inventory information as needed (this will be required if no staff are available to supply the information required)Willing to work in other areas that need support, as needed.Willing and able to lift at least 50Ibs with or with reasonable accommodation.Willing and able to climb and/or work in elevated areas, standing and sitting for extended periods of time.Willing and able to work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions.Team building and networking, problem resolution, and customer service skills.What Makes You Stand Out:
Two-year technical degree/diploma3-4 years of shipping, transportation, inventory management, and logistics experience in a production agriculture or plant operations environment or equivalent production process experiencePriority managementTeamwork skillsProblem solving capabilities.Conflict management skillsIntermediate level skills with inventory management software, such as SAP/R3Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles such as: 5S, Continuous Improvement and Standardized WorkRelocation assistance is not offered for this position.VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.This role will be on-site at the Corteva location.
Benefits - How We'll Support You:
Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skillsBe part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better placeHealth benefits for you and your family on your first day of employmentFour weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidaysExcellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and fatherFuture planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement programLearn more about our total rewards package here -Corteva BenefitsCheck out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/lifeAre you a good match? Apply today!
We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
#GrowWhatMatters
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, 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. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. Corteva provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@corteva.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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.
Grow your career with
Corteva Agriscience
as a
Scheduling Coordinator
at our
Princeton, IL
Production facility. Princeton is a unique and critical facility within Corteva, supplying hybrid corn seed to customers on the global market. We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have stable work history. The Princeton site has semi-autonomous work teams implemented, so this is the perfect site for top performing candidates who are looking to launch their careers. 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. Apply today and please ensure you attach an updated copy of your resume with your application for full consideration.We are looking for candidates who take the initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a stable work history!
What You'll Do:
This position maintains inventory accuracy at the site location. In this role, you will execute R3 (SAP) transactions and daily logistical needs by working with production employees, supervisors, and management in maintaining inventory accuracy and resolving inventory discrepancies.Run inventory reports daily/weekly/monthly to ensure accuracy at location, including package inventory and direct materials.Knowledge and use of production rates in inventory/direct material usage predictionAbility to give direction on material types to use to accurately manage direct material levels.Utilize problem solving tools to determine root cause of inaccurate inventory.Continuously maintain a high level of quality standards within safety, employee attendance, operational discipline, process safety management, housekeeping, and maintenanceLead, coordinate, and work in all positions, and shifts 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 PlanEffectively 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 by supervisors.During peak packaging season (November - February) the Princeton production plant runs a 24/5 flex schedule based on demand. Shift hours can be 8 to 12 hours depending on which schedule is utilized. Our operations stagger down to one shift during summer months.Qualifications
What Skills You Need:
High School Diploma/GED1-2 years of shipping, transportation, inventory management, and logistics experience in a production agriculture or plant operations environment or equivalent production process experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional telephone skills.Strong computer skills with extensive experience in Microsoft Office suiteAbility to multitask with a high attention to details.Willingness and ability to work overtime hours including weekend work required during seasonal peaks and different shifts as needed.Willing to go out on the floor and capture inventory information as needed (this will be required if no staff are available to supply the information required)Willing to work in other areas that need support, as needed.Willing and able to lift at least 50Ibs with or with reasonable accommodation.Willing and able to climb and/or work in elevated areas, standing and sitting for extended periods of time.Willing and able to work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions.Team building and networking, problem resolution, and customer service skills.What Makes You Stand Out:
Two-year technical degree/diploma3-4 years of shipping, transportation, inventory management, and logistics experience in a production agriculture or plant operations environment or equivalent production process experiencePriority managementTeamwork skillsProblem solving capabilities.Conflict management skillsIntermediate level skills with inventory management software, such as SAP/R3Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles such as: 5S, Continuous Improvement and Standardized WorkRelocation assistance is not offered for this position.VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.This role will be on-site at the Corteva location.
Benefits - How We'll Support You:
Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skillsBe part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better placeHealth benefits for you and your family on your first day of employmentFour weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidaysExcellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and fatherFuture planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement programLearn more about our total rewards package here -Corteva BenefitsCheck out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/lifeAre you a good match? Apply today!
We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
#GrowWhatMatters
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, 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. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. Corteva provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@corteva.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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.