Inventory & Seed Processing Mgr

Company: Bayer Inc.
Location: Woodland
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

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.

Inventory & Seed Processing Mgr

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Inventory and Seed Processing Manager, are to:

* Lead the inventory and seed processing team that execute day-to-day seed processing and inventory management including seed extraction, seed treatment, seed packaging, inventory management and seed shipment;
* Collaboratively work with stakeholders/partners to understand their needs and deliver on strategic goals and pipeline activities;
* Optimize workflows and facilitate technology adoption by assessing and communicating resource needs for nursery operations activities;
* Provide resourcing information to support to operational and capital budget planning;
* Measure, track and trend Key Performance Indicators to drive decision that remove bottlenecks and increase efficiencies;
* Effectively communicate opportunities and improvements to stakeholders and management;
* Coordinate with team members across the Americas Testing and Operations team to ensure consistent implementation and documentation of new procedures and processes;
* Be responsible for implementation of unique and innovative technology solutions designed to improve research methods and operational success;
* Drive adoption within the team of new tools and methodologies to improve overall plant breeding phenotyping, seed processing and inventory management (geospatial systems, digital inventory management tools, imaging technology and data capture applications);
* Be responsible for all required and necessary employee training and comprehension for safety, regulatory and corporate policies for their team to ensure Freedom to Operate;
* Create a culture of safety, quality and compliance;
* Create a culture of trust with team to ask questions, bring forth new ideas and take ownership of processes and procedures;
* Attract, develop and retain talent to foster constant innovation and maximize diversity within the team;
* Acquire and maintain equipment to support effective and efficient processes and procedures within the team.

This position does not support Visa Sponsorship assistance

This position may offer domestic relocation assistance

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Plant Science or related field with at least seven years of relevant experience or Master's degree in Plant Science or related field with at least five years of relevant experience or Ph.D. in Plant Science or related field with at least three years of experience;
* At least two years of demonstrated people leadership capabilities;
* Background in agronomy, plant breeding, experimental design, statistical analysis and data visualization;
* Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills to work as part of a team and across functions in a dynamic, highly collaborative work environment;
* Be able to lead and influence key stakeholders/partners through challenges/opportunities, facilitate solutions;
* Highly developed problem-solving skills and effective execution of operational strategies;
* Results orientation with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
* Experience with Quality Management Systems and Process Improvement tools to document/improve operations and workflows.

#LI-US

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 you have the "Passion to Innovate" and the "Power to Change", 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. IMPORTANT NOTE for POTENTIAL US CANDIDATES: Bayer active employees are required to disclose their vaccination status and if fully vaccinated, provide proof of vaccination status before participating in approved activities for fully vaccinated employees. Bayer defines fully vaccinated in alignment with CDC which is two weeks after completing the two-dose vaccine regimen or two weeks after completing the one-dose regimen. Additionally, if candidates are invited on site as visitors for in person interviews, they must provide proof of being vaccinated and comply with all safety protocols. Division: Crop Science Reference Code 474720 Functional Area: Biological R&D

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