mosa
Certification Team Leader- Crop/Livestock
Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
Project ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- Job Description: Certification Services Team Leader- Crop/Livestock The Certification Team Leader provides leadership, supervision, and operational oversight for a designated Certification Team (Crop, Crop/Livestock, or Handler).
- Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with MOSA policy and in collaboration with HR Duties/Responsibilities: Provides excellent service to all stakeholders, including staff, inspectors, clients, and consumers.
Responsibilities
- Provides day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to the Certification Team
- Conducts regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports to support employee development and engagement
- Maintains certification review competency by participating in certification review activities as needed to support team production and operational demands
- Supports the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of
- Supports the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of MOSA's certification program:
- Supports the development, revision, and implementation of databases, systems, Organic System Plans (OSPs), certification forms, policies, and related program documents
- Collaborates with other departments to advance organizational goals and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintains familiarity with current issues affecting the organic industry
- Conduct inspections as needed to support certification operations
Requirements
- Ability to spend long periods of time working on a computer
- Ability to traverse uneven terrain at inspections
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently to and from inspections
- Communicates emerging issues, trends, and recommendations related to the certification policies, procedures, and program operations and/or development related to certification policies, as needed or as required
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff
- Strong supervisory, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to build trust, foster accountability, and create a positive team culture
- Ability to prioritize work, manage competing demands, and delegate effectively
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Proficient with Google Suite, word processing, databases, and internet research
Nice to have
- Minimum of two years of experience supervising, mentoring, or leading staff
- Demonstrated experience managing employee performance, workload distribution, and staff development
- Minimum of three years of experience in National Organic Program regulatory oversight is required
- Project management experience preferred
Compensation
- Continue annual education to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the National Organic Program, National Organic Standards, the National List, Certification Department Policy Manual, and other MOSA verifications or certifications
Benefits
- Maintains a comprehensive understanding of MOSA's policies and procedures as outlined in MOSA's Program Manual, Employee Manual, and MOSA's Mission, Vision, and Values
- Identifies, plans, facilitates, and documents continuing education training for certification staff as needed and required by the National Organic Standards
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