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Bayer

Process Generalist

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What they do

An Operations and Maintenance Specialist works for a production plant or manufacturer. They may direct and coordinate the daily operations and maintenance of a facility in collaboration with leadership. May assist in establishing new system processes, such as improving production cost, product quality, policy and procedure implementation, material and inventory utilization, and operation efficiency.

$89,821 / year median in Iowa

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

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  • Process Generalist | | |
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 function 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;
  • Maintain a strong relationship with the onsite unit and squads;
  • Function as a conduit with other sites and off-site support personnel to anticipate and 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;
  • Drive 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 and eligibility to drive a company car or pooled vehicle (driving record must meet guidelines based on the company's Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers and MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening);
  • Ability to follow policies and procedures;
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed);
  • Ability to work weekends and overtime during peak seasons.
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.
  • Domestic relocation may be offered for this role, This posting will be available for application until at least 9/24/26.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $83,280.00 to $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. |

YOUR APPLICATION

| | Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

To all recruitment agencies:

Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. |

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Location:

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United States :
Iowa :

Grinnell |

Division:

| Crop Science |

Reference Code:

| 885418 | |

  • Contact Us |
Email:

| hrop_usa@bayer.com

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • Transportation
  • Dental Insurance