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Operations Associate II (Controlled Environment/Greenhouse) 

This role contributes to the successful delivery of the Hybrid Wheat Breeding & Trait Integration pipelines. These programs accelerate the production and advancement of materials through the Hybrid Wheat R&D pipeline. This role is responsible in driving long-term strategies to ensure an efficient greenhouse (GH) production operation that is compliant with safety, plant health, quality and regulatory requirements.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Operations Associate II (Controlled Environment/ Greenhouse (GH)), are to: 

Key Responsibilities

• Provides technical leadership and direction to greenhouse staff on complex research protocols and creating full season operating plans and frameworks to ensure successful hand off of materials and data through the Hybrid Wheat R&D pipeline;
• Continuously evaluates and improves processes, systems, resource utilization to ensure that the operations meet the production requirements. Manage the performance of breeding greenhouses, including climate and photoperiod control, automated irrigation setup, and integrated pest management (IPM). Manages daily GH activities, including germination and transplanting seedlings, pollen collection, floral emasculation, hand pollinations and plant health maintenance. Partners with key stakeholders to deliver strategies and step-change innovations for greenhouse operations;
• Provides coaching and mentoring support to GH staff on the effective plant health management, data management and utilization of capacities, resources and processes. Areas of responsibility include planting, growing, harvesting, drying, shelling, treating, packaging and storing/distributing seed inventory.  Ensures that GH operations are fully compliant with safety, quality and regulatory requirements to maintain our Freedom to Operate;
• Develop and execute regular operating plan for the GH to meet operational objectives and creates opportunities for value-driven initiatives. Works with the site Operational Guide in developing and implementing strategies and long-term plans for Hybrid Wheat R&D Pipeline Delivery;
• Partners with the site Operational Guide in managing the site's budget and operating plans and keeping spend on target to meet the company's overall financial objectives. Manages the lifecycle of equipment and assets and provides technical advice on capital requirements for the GH;
• Identify, assess, negotiate and manage ongoing relationships with equipment manufacturers, service contractors to ensure continuity of GH operations;
• Collaborates with the Hybrid Product Unit teams in conducting research trials, investigating new methods and protocols to improve the efficiency of the Hybrid Wheat program;
• Implements People & Performance Management practices to enable team and individual success. Coaches, Mentors and supports the development of staff;
• Champions cross-functional initiatives and strategies with other sites;
• Fosters empowered execution through goal alignment and employee engagement. Reviews team goals/KPIs, strategy milestones, recognize and celebrate wins;

• 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:

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years' work-related experience in agriculture, supply chain, manufacturing OR High School Diploma or GED with 6+ years' work-related experience in agriculture, supply chain, manufacturing;
• 3+ years of experience in greenhouse or production operations;
• Valid Drivers 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;
• Idaho Pesticide applicator license holder or ability to obtain within 60 days from start date;
• Ability to work extended hours during peak operational seasons;
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs.;
• Communication is accurate, clear, and has appropriate level of detail. Leverages data to drive decision making. Adopts new technologies and develops digital acumen;
• Proactively communicates challenges and potential solutions. Maintains regular communication with stakeholders and owns discussion end to end. Communicates with regional contacts regarding workflows, priorities, and methods;
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including influencing, coaching, facilitation, conflict resolution, and relationship management;
• Results oriented with the ability to make effective decisions after careful consideration of various courses of action and impact on various individuals and/or groups;
• Demonstrated success in fostering site culture dedicated to environmental SSHE, regulatory compliance and quality performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree;
• Preferred degree disciplines: Agriculture, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering?, or related fields.

Domestic relocation may be provided for this role.

#LI-AMSUS

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $56,424.80 -$84,637.20. 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 11/10/25.

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