Corteva Agriscience — a global leader in agriculture innovation — has an exciting opportunity for a Production Shift Supervisor at their Hedrick, Iowa facility. In this role, you will supervise, lead, and coordinate a team of Production Technicians on a given shift — monitoring daily plant activities and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity commitments are met across conditioning, treating, packaging, harvest, and warehouse operations. With health benefits from Day One and a purpose-driven culture, this is a standout career opportunity in Iowa’s agricultural manufacturing sector in 2026.
About Corteva Agriscience — Hedrick, Iowa
Company: Corteva Agriscience — a leading global pure-play agriculture company delivering solutions for the world’s most pressing food challenges
Mission: Help the world grow what’s next — solving food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first
Hedrick Site: On-site seed manufacturing and conditioning facility in Hedrick, Iowa — a key Corteva production location
Operations: Conditioning, treating, packaging, harvest, and warehouse operations — seasonal production cycles with rotating shifts
Culture: Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and employee development at every level
Corteva Benefits — Starting From Day One
Health Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family begins on your very first day of employment
PTO: Four weeks of paid time off plus two weeks of well-being pay per year, in addition to paid holidays
Parental Leave: Excellent parental leave — minimum of 16 weeks for both mother and father
Retirement: Competitive retirement savings plan to support your future financial security
Tuition: Tuition reimbursement program — invest in your education and professional development with Corteva’s support
Position Overview
As Production Shift Supervisor at Corteva Agriscience’s Hedrick, Iowa location, you will be the operational leader on the floor — the person who ensures that a team of Production Technicians works safely, efficiently, and with pride during every shift. Your role encompasses the full production lifecycle: reviewing schedules, allocating team members, monitoring quality, enforcing safety standards, and driving productivity across conditioning, treating, packaging, harvest, and warehouse operations.
This is not a behind-the-desk leadership role — it is a hands-on, visible, and people-first supervisory position that demands both technical process expertise and genuine people management skills. The duties vary throughout the year with the seasonal demands of seed manufacturing, including rotating shifts and overtime during peak periods. For motivated leaders with agricultural production or operations experience, this is an outstanding career-building opportunity at one of America’s most respected agri-science organizations.
Why This Role Matters: Corteva Agriscience is at the forefront of solving the world’s food security challenges — and every seed that leaves Hedrick represents a farmer’s investment and a family’s food supply. The Production Shift Supervisor is the operational leader who makes sure that every seed is conditioned, treated, packaged, and dispatched to the highest quality standard. This role is not just about production — it is about purpose. Help Corteva grow what’s next, and build your own career in the process.
Education, Experience & What Makes You Stand Out
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED — required for consideration; this is the minimum educational qualification for this role
- Valid US Driver’s License — required for site operations and potential travel between Corteva locations
- Comfortable with technology — intermediate computer aptitude including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn company-specific applications
- Physical ability and willingness to work in varied conditions — including climbing elevated areas, standing and sitting for extended periods, working indoors and outdoors in diverse weather conditions, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field — strongly preferred and will give your application a significant advantage
- Previous 3 to 5 years of leadership, coaching, or supervisory experience within an operations or warehouse environment — highly valued during selection
- Knowledge or experience with LEAN Manufacturing principles such as 5S, Continuous Improvement, and Standardized Work — a meaningful differentiator for candidates
- Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts and overtime hours including nights and weekends during seasonal production peaks
Who Should Apply?
- Operations Supervisors & Team Leaders: With 3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing, agricultural production, or warehouse environments
- LEAN Manufacturing Practitioners: With 5S, Continuous Improvement, or Standardized Work experience seeking a purposeful career in agricultural seed production
- Agricultural Production Professionals: With plant operations, conditioning, treating, or packaging experience in the seed or agri-science industry
- Shift Supervisors from Food or Consumer Goods Manufacturing: Looking to transition into the agriculture sector with a globally respected innovation company
- Motivated Iowa-Based Candidates: Who want a long-term career with a company that offers outstanding benefits, development opportunities, and genuine purpose in their work
- Safety-First Leaders: Who take personal accountability for the safety of their team and demonstrate this through consistent, visible safety leadership on the production floor
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