Regional Operations Excellence Specialist

Regional Operations Excellence Specialist

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Operations Excellence Specialist

This role will support the development, implementation and sustainment of onePSS (our Product Supply System) in Crop Science Product Supply, across sites and applicable non site / field operations, track and support improvement projects, onePSS sustainment, and One Management System at the site.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as a regional subject matter expert and facilitate the continuous improvement journey of onePSS; demonstrate a robust understanding of onePSS methodology, lean / agile content, and change management.

Recommends updates to the onePSS standards in collaboration with other regional Operational Excellence Managers.

Review onePSS journey status at each operation and challenge teams to develop action plans to close gaps to plan e.g. timelines, practice maturity progression, financial targets, adoption and sustainability of improvements

Review opportunities and findings at specific squads / units and facilitate sharing across peer squads / units and enabling Operational Excellence teams, supporting the implementation of change while enabling solutions to roadblocks.

Ensure the recommendations and actions are mission focused and improve value for site processes, our products, and customers.

Catalyze prioritized initiatives through 90-day cycles and agile methodology, coaching teams to lean / agile process improvements.

Demonstrates and executes the DSO (Dynamic Shared Ownership) mindsets and principles and works with Squads and Mission teams with a daily tactical focus to ensure sustainment of onePSS at the site.

Shares onePSS learnings and best practices in collaboration with peers and off-site Operational Excellence roles / One Management System.

Identify site needs and act as a primary point of contact to pull support from Off-Site SME's within Operational Excellence areas of focus.

Own and maintain performance improvement methodology, tools and systems (e.g., Lean / Six sigma toolkit)

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following :

Required Qualifications :

BS / BA

5+ years' experience in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations

Proven record of successfully driving site level projects in the manufacturing excellence space; Excellent communication (verbal and written), and teamwork skills within a diverse organization; proficient facilitation in large group environments.

Affinity to Bayer leadership behaviors, capable of coaching and developing senior managers; Ability to drive results facing time and resource constraints; Capable of influencing at every level in the organization;

Strong experience in process management and process improvement strategies.

Leadership experience in manufacturing or supply chain

Travel : approximately 30 - 50% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications :

Lean / Six-sigma green or black belt certification, Prosci, or similar Lean and / or Change Management certification

BS / BA / MS in SCM, Business, Engineering field preferred, MBA, ME,

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $100,740.80 - $151,111.20. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (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 11 / 5 / 2025.

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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 Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

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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.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

Location : United States : Residence Based : Residence Based

Division : Crop Science

Reference Code : 855080

Contact Us

Email : hrop_usa@bayer.com