Area Field Production Coordinator


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Job Title: Area Field Production Coordinator
Location: Stonington, IL, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Bayer
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Plant & Soil Sciences, Seed & Biotechnology
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description:
 

 

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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. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice.

What You'll Do

As a member of the Area Field Production Mission team, you will play a multifaceted role encompassing various operational responsibilities within production agriculture. This dynamic position involves supporting and optimizing field production processes, ensuring seamless execution of missions, and enabling overall mission team efficiency. The Area Field Production Coordinator supports the Area Field Team with the overarching objective to enhance operational excellence, aligning with the company's production goals and customer expectations.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Mission Success

  • Collaborate with Field Production Missions to plan and coordinate operational activities.
  • Support the timely and efficient execution of production plans, aligning with mission objectives.
  • Participate and help with end of season and pre-season competency evaluations and trainings.
  • Assist in a field activities including but not limited to planting, pesticide applications, and harvest.
  • GPS mapping, field inspections, and rouging activities.

Resourcing

  • Optimize resource allocation for field production; including personnel, equipment, and materials.
  • Work closely with the team to identify resource needs and facilitate procurement.

Operational Efficiency

  • Knowledge of Field Production processes to enhance overall efficiency.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to address operational challenges.
  • Execute plans around production to meet export needs with attention to certification and phytosanitary inspections.

Quality Assurance

  • Champion quality control measures in Field Production, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
  • Collaborate with relevant teams to address and resolve any quality-related issues.

Data Analysis and Reporting

  • Analyze operational data to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Prepare regular and year end reports on key operational metrics to ensure data timeliness and integrity.
  • Working knowledge across SAP transactions, Seed Bin and Field Data collection enterprise systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Field Production Agronomists to align production strategies with agronomic goals.
  • Collaborate with Compliance Business Partners to ensure operational compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
  • Build customer centric relationships with customers, growers, and field service providers.

Integrated Financial Operations

  • Support end-to-end financial processes related to field production, including grower accounting, accounts payable, and invoice processing.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions.
  • Enable quality control measures and compliance within financial operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business, Operations Management, or High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of applicable experience;
  • Valid Drivers' License. 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;
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed;)
  • Ability to workdays, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require;
  • Ability to travel at least 25% of the time during peak season.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven experience in agricultural operations, production planning, or related roles;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Excellent organizational and project management abilities;
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills;
  • Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic and varied operational environment;
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and efficiency;
  • Team player with a collaborative mindset;
  • Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

 

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $ 68,010.40 - 102,015.60 per year.  Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).  Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on 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 September 18th, 2025. 

 

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.  

 
   
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. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.  
   
         
Division: Crop Science   Reference Code 852840  
Functional Area: [[filter6]]   Location: Stonington
Employment Type: [[filter7]]  Position Grade: [[cust_subgrade]]  
 
 
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Job Post Date: 09/06/25
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