MNL
Operations Manager - Native Seed Production
Glyndon, MN
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 days ago
ERPLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeAgronomy
About the role
- The Native Seed Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day execution of seed production and processing operations at our Glyndon, MN seed production farm.
- This role translates agronomy-created plans into clear priorities and ensures work is carried out efficiently, safely, and on schedule across both field and processing activities.
Responsibilities
- Lead and actively participate in seed production and processing operations from planting through harvest and cleaning.
- Execute work directly when needed to maintain progress and efficiency.
- Partner with the Seed Agronomist to execute planting, crop management, and harvest activities.
- Ensure and maintain consistency and quality across both field production and processing workflows.
- Lead, support, and develop operational staff (farm equipment operator, seed technicians, and seasonal labor) by setting clear expectations around performance, safety, and quality.
- Identify operational bottlenecks and implement improvements to workflows, equipment use, and facility efficiency.
- Maintain safe, organized, and effective work environments across field and processing operations.
- Support day-to-day field and processing work alongside the team, including operating farm equipment to support planting, spraying, harvesting, and other field activities.
Requirements
- This role requires strong ownership of both planning and execution, with the ability to step in and complete work directly while also setting direction and priorities for the operation.
Company info
- MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company dedicated to Healing the Earth.
- Our services include native seed and plant production, shoreline and wetland restoration, prescribed burns, conservation grazing, vegetation management, and ecological consulting.
- We also support solar and infrastructure projects with pollinator-friendly practices and land stewardship expertise.
- MNL's Seed division is responsible for growing, harvesting, and processing native seed across multiple production farms.
- This work combines agricultural production, specialized equipment, and processing (seed cleaning) operations to deliver high-quality native seed for restoration projects.
- The team works closely with agronomy and fulfillment to ensure consistency from field to final product.
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