Operations Associate

Bayer•Urbandale, IA

3d•$75,250 - $112,876

About The Position

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. Operations Associate Operations Associate is responsible for executing daily operations and working with internal groups to design, execute and oversee the North America Plant Breeding's Research and Development efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, 3+ years' work-related experience in agriculture, supply chain, or manufacturing.
Valid Driver's 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.
Tailors communication style to the audience. Utilizes data, analytics, and visualizations to tell a story. Advocates and promotes the use of new technologies.
Simplifies complex information to communicate organizational goals, strategies, and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders. Follows up from strategic or organizational calls and meetings to influence leadership, outcomes and deliver solutions.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in agriculture, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering

Responsibilities

Maintains safe and timely delivery of quality supply based on production schedules while maintaining an efficient operation. Perform duties in a manner that supports overall site Key Metrics to include Safety; Quality, TIP (total individual volume performance), TOP (total overall volume performance), and cost efficiency.
Organizes and executes research protocols and operational plans for site day-to-day priorities.
Implements unique and innovative technology solutions designed to improve research design and operations success through the use of new tools and methodologies to improve overall plant breeding.
Offers direction and coaching to site staff as a member of a team that is expected to get results through influencing others, personal proficiency and modeling company values.
Collaborates with team members and project leaders to make tactical decisions delivering pipeline innovations in support of the Breeding Outcomes.
Influences internal and external partners, leading projects/initiatives at hub and across network, working independently, expert in particular areas, solid network, provide innovative solutions, high technical abilities, plan/direct/coordinate activities of others, and serve as mentor.
Holds accountability for business units or project results through leadership and coordination across site strategy, prioritize and monitor projects to ensure completion within deadlines and budgets.
Leads activities within the surrounding community to foster positive community relations and outreach efforts.
Ensures visibility and resolution of production pipeline challenges
Engages with site leadership to ensure aligned vision for optimal future state and reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables
Demonstrates subject matter expertise and autonomy in task execution. Proficiency across multiple machine platforms, tools, technologies, and workflows. Proactively takes initiative; influences and drives actions.