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. 

Process Generalist  

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, and objectives required to meet the needs of upstream and downstream customers. 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• 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 supplies based on production schedules while maintaining an efficient operation.   

• Perform duties in a manner that supports overall site Key Metrics to including Safety, Quality, TIP (total individual volume performance), TOP (total overall volume performance), and cost efficiency.  

• The Process Generalist is a member of the End 2 End, mission team, and should maintain a strong relationship with the team and other site and site support personnel to support operations at the site and resolve production challenges.   

• The successful candidate will need to be able to adapt quickly to changes in the business, courageously face new challenges and opportunities, ensure the highest level of compliance and safety around them to the quality and safety standards are 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  

• Ensure compliance with all hazardous work permits and site environmental permits  

• Support areas across the plant in driving the adoption of 5S practices to maintain an environment conducive to work, aligning with the labeling and ordering of tools  

• Utilize Focused Improvement (e.g., 5WHY’s) techniques to contribute to the improvement of processes and site safety program  

• Initiate periodic communication with Planning, Forecasting, and production teams 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.  

• Participate in DDS (Daily Direction Setting) meetings and follow through on safety-related issues 

WHO YOU ARE 

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a preferred discipline: Business, Engineering, Agriculture, Supply Chain, Manufacturing with 2 years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma and 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations, technical support or safety  

• Valid Driver's License. MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening  

• Ability to critically think about the business  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• MBA  

• Experience in lean manufacturing systems  

• Demonstration of courage, candor and initiative in past assignments