Overview
We’re leaders. Innovators. Perfectionists. Constantly improving our products and practices, with our customers always at the forefront of everything we do. We’re the largest family-owned, retail seed company in the country and we’re looking for qualified leaders like you to help us grow. When you join Beck’s, you join a family. And it’s what we do together that sets us apart.
The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for diligently taking an active role in the quality of all seed products sold by Beck’s Hybrids.
As a member of the Beck’s Family of employees, all full-time employees are eligible for a generous benefits package:
- Health benefits including two medical plan options and company HSA contributions, dental, vision, employer paid life/AD&D for you and your dependents, disability insurance, and access to an onsite Nurse Practitioner
- 401k plan match & company sponsored pension plan and access to a Financial Advisor to help you manage your retirement savings
- Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Programs, & Corporate Discounts
- Company Christmas Party, $200 Merchandise Allowance, & Much More
Responsibilities
- Lead Quality Assurance team in all aspects of seed quality.
- Oversee monitoring of all quality testing reports on all seed products.
- Oversee monitoring of all tagging and labeling for accuracy.
- Oversee the creation and updating of quality documents in bagging and refuge-in-a-bag manuals.
- Work with location managers to ensure training is occurring for all employees during pre-season, any new procedures or procedure changes in-season or post-season as needed.
- Monitor quality and appearance of all seed products at the plant level and in the warehouse after packaging is complete.
- Assign or participate in probing packaged products in the warehouse for quality testing.
- Perform see quality checks where needed.
- Oversee monitoring of quality reports to help the Soybean / Wheat Grower Manager evaluate grower performance.
- Spend time out in the sales territory observing the quality and appearance of Beck’s seed at the contract and remote processing sites.
- Spend time traveling to see growers during planting and harvest as well as the growing season.
- Bring new ideas of quality improvement to the Quality Assurance team.
- Work with each site and group within the Processing Department on their Quality Management System programs, particularly with Preventative Actions and areas of improvement.
- Manage and respond to all Customer Challenge reports.
- Continue agricultural education through workshops and both on-site and off-site training.
Job Requirements
Education and training:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy
Technical Knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Good attitude towards work
- Good working knowledge of computers and software used in data analysis and communication such as inventory tracking software
- Ability to lead a team
Characteristics for Success:
- Commitment to the mission and attitudes and actions of Beck’s Hybrids
- Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail across multiple projects
- Proficiency with relevant computer and software skills.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative leadership style.
- A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
- Ability to look at situations from several points of view.
- Ability to make good judgment decisions that keep the interests of all parties in mind.
- A passion to help others succeed.
Travel & Hours of Work:
- Overnight travel may be required based on project needs at Beck’s regional locations and may vary in duration of time.
Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years experience in the seed industry.
** In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck’s is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.
