Supervisor of Plug Testing & Quality Control

Description

Ball Horticultural Company is seeking a customer-centric candidate to lead and supervise the Premier Lab Plug Testing and Quality Control 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 Plug Testing and Quality Control team of 6-7 employees to deliver best-in-class service.
• Be responsible for seed testing scheduling using computer system.
• Prepare soil flats and sow seed using machinery or by hand for germination testing.
• Maintain growth and mist chambers to provide the optimal growing environment for our testing processes.
• Utilize technology systems and hand-counts for germination analysis.
• Ensure Quality Control department is diligently verifying quality of enhanced seed.
• Oversee warehouse staff members’ duties and responsibilities.
• Perform all other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our organization’s values.
• Adhere to all quality control measures and watch for signs of tampering and contamination.
• Participate in continuous improvement exercises and adapt to changing needs and requirements.
• Perform tasks to ensure consistent Quality Control and testing protocols while maintaining deadlines.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher preferred, High School diploma/GED considered with experience
• 1 or more years of experience working in a  supervisory role preferred; work with seed, testing or in a greenhouse preferred
• Basic math and computer skills, ability to enter and maintain records in computer system
• Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate  with internal customers, bilingual capabilities a plus
• MS Office experience preferred
• 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

Pay Range: $24-$27 per hour

Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to Lift/Carry 40 Lbs. 10% of day
• Ability to Push/Pull 50 Lbs. 10% of day
• Ability to Sit/Stand 50% of day
• Ability to Kneel/Bend 20% of day
• Ability to Reach above shoulder level 15% of day
• Ability to Climb/Balance 10% of day
• Ability to use Hands/Fingers 100% of day

 Our promise to you:

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
• Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs
• An onsite subsidized café overlooking renowned display gardens and restored natural areas