• Job Description

  Req#: 3427796

  Description

  Ball Horticultural Company is seeking a customer-centric candidate to lead and supervise the Premier Lab Pelleting and Coating departments located at company headquarters in West Chicago, IL. Ball is the largest flower seed breeder/producer and distributor in the world, providing outstanding products, best-in-class customer service, and reliable supply to professional growers around the globe.

  
  

  Responsibilities and duties:

  • Lead and work with Pelleting and Coating team of 11-12 employees to deliver best-in-class service.
  • Ensure the working environment is collaborative and team oriented.
  • Participate in continuous improvement exercises and adapt to changing needs and requirements.
  • Collaborate with Seed Technology Team in the implementation and advancement of the Automated Pelleting Equipment and Programs.
  • Develop and oversee operational initiatives to increase production efficiency and have the best quality enhanced seed.
  • Adhere to all quality control measures and watch for signs of tampering and contamination.
  • Manage high quality standards and ensure all staff perform effectively to meet those standards.
  • Schedule daily Production work using computer system.
  • Responsible for setting up automation equipment and troubleshooting formulations as needed.
  • Work closely with maintenance team to ensure equipment is functioning as expected.
  • Perform all other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our organization’s values.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred
  • 1+ years’ experience working with automation equipment, including programming, 1+ years of experience working in a supervisory role; work with seed a plus
  • Automation programs, mid-level math and computer skills, ability to enter and maintain records in computer system, must obtain and maintain Pesticide Operators License
  • Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate with internal customers, bilingual capabilities a plus
  • MS Office experience, SAP a plus, automation programming
  • Leadership skills, problem solving, attention to detail, organizational skills, teamwork, adaptability, and flexibility to perform multiple tasks
  • Productive, high-quality output to meet customer expectations and internal metrics
  • Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
  • Work directly with other employees inside and outside the department on shared objectives

  Physical Requirements:

  Ability to Lift/Carry up to 25 Lbs. 10% of the day.

  Ability to Push/Pull up to 50 Lbs. 10% of the day.

  Ability to Sit/Stand 100% of the day.

  Ability to Kneel/Bend up to 20% of the day.

  Ability to Reach above shoulder level up to 15% of the day.

  Ability to Climb/Balance up to 10% of the day.

  Ability to use Hands/Fingers 100% of the day.

  Pay Range: $55,000-$70,000

  
  

  Our promise to you:

  Ball is a global leader in horticulture: we develop, produce, and sell plants around the world. Our vision is to color the world through our customers. We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the best and nothing else! To you, we deliver a work environment and a culture where building long-lasting relationships internally and externally is important. We believe that good communication, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects will set us up for success. We keep both our feet on the ground and are approachable.

  
  

  In addition to this we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:

  
  

  · Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance

  · 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan

  · Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays

  · Tuition assistance

  · An onsite subsidized café overlooking 30 acres of renowned display gardens and

  · restored natural areas

  · Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs

• About the company

  Founded in 1905, Ball Horticultural Company is a leader in all facets of floriculture, with distribution and breeding locations around the globe.

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