Process Generalist (Production Manager)

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Process Generalist (Production Manager) 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Process Generalist supports and enables 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. 

The primary responsibilities of this role, Process Generalist, are to:

• 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.  Perform duties in a manner that support overall site Key Metrics to include Safety, Quality, TIP (total individual volume performance), TOP (total overall volume performance), and cost efficiency;
• The Process Generalist should 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;
• Ability to 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). This may include being required to drive greater than 5,000 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Prior experience in manufacturing operations, technical support or safety;
• Valid Driver's License. In order to be eligible to drive a company car, your driving record must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers – MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening;
• 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.

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. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. This posting will be available for application until at least date 9/8/26.

Domestic relocation may be provided.

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Salary : $83,280 - $124,920