Production Coordinator

Description

Join Our Team!

At Vision Bioenergy Oilseeds, we're helping shape the future of sustainable energy through innovative agriculture. Our work focuses on developing and producing camelina, an oilseed crop that supports the production of lower-carbon renewable fuels.

We're looking for a motivated, hands-on Production Coordinator to join our Seed Operations team in Nampa, Idaho. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with production equipment, coordinating daily operations, solving problems, and helping a team succeed.

If you have experience in manufacturing, agricultural processing, or production operations and take pride in safety, quality, and getting the job done right, we'd like to hear from you!

About the Role

The Production Coordinator plays an important role in keeping our seed treating and packaging operations running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This position combines hands-on production work with daily operational coordination, spending approximately 50% of the time supporting production activities and 50% coordinating workflow, equipment readiness, and production priorities. Working closely with the Production Supervisor and production team, you'll help coordinate daily work assignments, monitor production progress, troubleshoot operational challenges, and ensure quality standards are consistently met. You'll also lead by example, promoting a positive work environment built on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate daily production activities, work assignments, equipment availability, and resources to meet production schedules and operational priorities.
• Actively participate in seed receiving, conditioning, treating, packaging, and other production activities as needed.
• Operate, adjust, and troubleshoot production machinery and equipment to support safe and efficient operations.
• Monitor production processes and product quality to ensure compliance with established procedures, specifications, and quality standards.
• Work closely with the Production Supervisor to identify and resolve production challenges, minimize downtime, and maintain productivity.
• Provide day-to-day task guidance and support to production employees, reinforcing safe work practices and operating procedures.
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees on production processes, equipment operation, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate production records, documentation, and reports.
• Identify and report safety hazards, equipment concerns, quality issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support equipment readiness, routine maintenance activities, and a clean, safe, and organized production environment.
• Collaborate with other departments and team members to support operational efficiency and meet customer requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.

What Will Help You Succeed

We're looking for someone who:

• Puts safety first and leads by example.
• Takes ownership of their work and follows through on commitments.
• Pays attention to detail and takes pride in producing quality products.
• Stays organized and effectively manages changing priorities.
• Solves problems and looks for opportunities to improve processes.
• Communicates openly and works well with others.
• Is adaptable and willing to jump in wherever needed.
• Supports the team by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and helping others succeed.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on position in a seed production environment. The role involves working around production machinery, agricultural seed treatment products, dust, noise, and varying temperatures. The position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive movements. Employees must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, using appropriate assistance or mechanical lifting equipment when necessary. Employees are required to follow established safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Vision Bioenergy Oilseeds?

At Vision, we're more than just a seed company. We're part of an innovative industry working to advance sustainable agriculture and renewable energy. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, develop your skills, collaborate with a dedicated team, and make a direct impact on our operations.

Our core values guide how we work together:Live Safely | Be Bold | Be Creative | Enjoy the Journey | Be Genuine | Stronger Together | Accountable for Results | You Matter
Ready to Join Us?If you're a dependable, safety-minded production professional who enjoys hands-on work and coordinating daily operations, we encourage you to apply!

Apply today and help us grow the future of sustainable energy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vision Bioenergy Oilseeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process and employment, in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

 What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, production, agricultural processing, or a related operational environment.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting production machinery and equipment.
• Experience coordinating daily production activities or work assignments.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety practices, quality standards, and production procedures.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate production documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to support safe operations and accurate documentation.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in seed processing, seed treating, packaging, or agricultural production.
• Familiarity with seed treatment products, chemical handling procedures, and related safety requirements.
• Experience assisting with employee training or providing day-to-day task direction.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience supporting routine equipment maintenance.
• Experience with production tracking systems or manufacturing software.
• A state-specific pesticide applicator license may be required depending on assigned duties.