At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility.

As a Process Generalist (Production Manager), you will support and enable all onsite process operations using inputs from internal and external resources to ensure the site personnel have a clear understanding of the production goals, materials, standards, objectives required to meet the needs of upstream and downstream customers.

Responsibilities:

• Set and maintain quality and production standards, and act as the conduit for all feedback, compliance, production schedule, and adjustment from support teams to the sites and back out to external partners;
• Support the safe and timely delivery of quality supply based on production schedules while maintaining an efficient operation;
• Maintain a strong relationship with the onsite unit & squads; as well as act as a conduit with other sites and off-site support personnel to anticipate & resolve production challenges;
• Adapt quickly to changes in business, courageously face new challenges and opportunities, ensure the highest level of quality, compliance, and safety achieved in all activities;
• Provide timely technical support where needed to ensure the best customer experience possible;
• Mentor less experienced Production technicians and coach employees across the site on basic operations and quality standards;
• Support areas by championing Lean Manufacturing principles;
• Initiate periodic communication with Planning, Forecasting, and Operations to ensure alignment across all production teams;
• Support the development and sharing of all relevant Key Performance Indicators and other relevant information on visual boards and networks to drive teamwork and ensure the highest level of product quality to enhance Customer Experience;
• Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual).

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Prior experience in manufacturing operations, technical support or safety;
• Valid Driver's License;
• Follows policies and procedures;
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed);
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a preferred discipline: Business, Engineering, Agriculture, Supply Chain, Manufacturing with 4 years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma and 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations, technical support or safety;
• Experience in lean manufacturing systems;
• Demonstration of courage, candor and initiative in past assignments;
• Knowledge in seed production and seed quality standards.

Compensation: Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $83,280.00 and $124,920.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.