Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Total Seed Production
Job overview
The Service Supervisor - Ag Equipment at Total Seed Production oversees service and field repairs of production agricultural equipment, ensuring operational efficiency in a growing seed production facility.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves supervising service work, performing hands-on equipment repairs, managing administrative duties related to service, and communicating professionally with internal teams, vendors, customers, and neighbors.
Compensation and benefits
The position is salaried with paid vacation and holidays, full-time employment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401K retirement plan.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing agricultural equipment and heavy trucks, good leadership skills, excellent communication, attention to detail, and a positive, self-motivated attitude; previous management or supervision experience is desired but not required.
Work environment and culture
The company values attention to detail, organization, professionalism, and a positive attitude, fostering a stable and growing agricultural work environment.
Company information
Total Seed Production is a corn and soybean seed production facility located in Tipton, IN, focused on growth and stability in the agricultural sector.
Job location and travel
The job is located at Total Seed Production's facility in Tipton, Indiana.
Unique job features
This role uniquely combines hands-on mechanical work with supervisory and administrative responsibilities in a specialized agricultural setting.
Company overview
Total Seed Production is a family-owned agricultural company based in Indiana, specializing in the production, conditioning, and distribution of high-quality seed corn, soybeans, and wheat for both domestic and international markets. The company generates revenue by contracting with growers, processing seed at its advanced facilities, and selling to seed companies and commercial farmers. Established in 2006, Total Seed Production has grown by investing in state-of-the-art technology and maintaining strict quality control standards throughout the seed production process. The company is known for its vertically integrated operations, which allow for greater efficiency and traceability. Candidates should be aware of its reputation for innovation, customer service, and strong industry partnerships.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your hands-on mechanical experience with agricultural equipment and heavy trucks, emphasizing troubleshooting and repair skills relevant to Total Seed Production's needs.
Showcase your leadership and supervisory experience, even if limited, along with your organizational skills and ability to manage a team through seasonal fluctuations in workload.
Apply through multiple channels including Total Seed Production's corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of landing the job.
Connect with current employees or supervisors in the service or maintenance division at Total Seed Production on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like asking about their favorite part of working at Total Seed or inquiring how they manage seasonal service demands.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'agriculture equipment repair,' 'service supervision,' 'mechanical troubleshooting,' 'leadership,' and 'communication skills' to pass initial screening software.
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