Quality Assurance Manager

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 cultivating and continuing a culture of seedmanship across all aspects of seeds sold by Beck's Hybrids fostering confidence in quality and reliability in supply.

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

• Manage Quality Assurance team in all aspects of seed quality.

• Work with production and processing teams on all aspects of seed quality from the selection of products, field production, processing and treating to finished units.

• Lead communication efforts in cultivating a positive and accurate story in regards to quality and reliability products across the value chain.

• Spend time in the sales territory observing the quality and appearance of Beck's seed at dealer and distribution sites. (Minimums to be determined as the role progresses)

• Spend time traveling to see growers during planting and harvest as well as the growing season. (Minimums to be determined as the role progresses)

• Bring new ideas for quality improvement to the company.

• Consult alongside 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 in a timely manner.

• Whatever other duties that may be required by Beck's Hybrids

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

• Strong knowledge of field agronomy

Characteristics for Success:

• Commitment to the mission of Beck's Hybrids, specifically, to provide our customers with the best seed quality

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards

• Ability to look at situations from several points of view

• Has a positive attitude

• Integrity

• Innovation

• Passion

• Adaptability

• Teamwork

• Commitment

• Ability to exercise good judgment

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 with some of that time spent in field agronomy.

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.