Senior Operations Specialist

DLF North America is currently recruiting for an Senior Operations Specialist for our operation located in La Crosse, WI.

DLF Group is the world leader in the development and sale of high-quality grass seeds for the agricultural forage and (professional) lawn markets. By continuously developing new innovative varieties and products, and with a strong focus on quality and reliability, DLF Group offers demonstrable value to the business of their customers and other relationships.

DLF North America SBU, is one of our four Strategic Business Units. DLF employees are characterized by a high level of competency, passion, and commitment. In everything we do we act with respect, trust and integrity.

Come grow with DLF!

Check us out www.dlf.com (Global) & www.us.dlf.com (USA) & www.ca.dlf.com (CA) & visit our careers page at https://careers.dlf.com.

About the job

The Senior Operations Specialist serves as a key operational link between the Logistics team and other departments, ensuring smooth execution of administrative, logistical, and coordination of tasks to enable the operations to operate efficiently. This role is essential in supporting administrative initiatives across departments.

Success in this role requires someone who is highly proactive, organized, and service-oriented, with exceptional multitasking abilities, effective communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Job Responsibilities:

Administrative Responsibilities

• Create and maintain company-wide Key Performance Indicators (KPI) reporting.
• Purchase order creation and submission.
• Overflow support for sales order and production order entry.
• Backup for local logistic coordinator.
• Engage in other freight traffic monitoring activities as needed.
• Escalate issues appropriately and ensure timely resolution.

Process Improvement

• Analyze workflows and suggest optimization strategies.
• Development or evaluation and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as needed.
• Process improvement projects.

Warehouse Operations

• Assist/Lead Safety Committee.
• Assist with warehouse/office duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience of relevant operations/supply chain experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, listening and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, prioritization skills and follow-up skills with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience streamlining processes and eliminating waste to keep costs low while maintaining high quality products or services.

• Dependable and ability to work overtime hours, as necessary.

Preferred

• Associate’s degree or higher.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to obtain power industrial truck certification.

Compensation and Benefits: 

This position comes with a competitive compensation plan that includes a base wage, health and wellness benefit options, retirement savings plan with company contribution, vacation, and personal days. Compensation will be based on experience.

Why work for DLF? 

We do good things! Turf grass is more than just a pretty sight – it helps fight climate change by trapping carbon and preventing soil erosion, making it a vital ally in preserving the environment. Grass acts as a natural filter, purifying water and improving air quality.  Perennial forage grass and legume crops also provide essential habitats for diverse wildlife, showcasing the crucial role of supporting biodiversity and sustaining ecosystems. Grass, alfalfa and clover feed animals and produce oxygen. Just a few reasons.... and many more! Check us out!

Ready to make an impact? We invite you to come and grow with us!

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in joining our DLF team, please apply to the role on our careers page. https://careers.dlf.com. Please upload your resume and a cover letter highlighting your talent and why you fit this role.

We thank all applicants who apply for this position but advise only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

DLF USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection, and placement process. Alternate format available upon request.