Process Generalist (Production Manager)

Bayer•Waco, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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, objectives required to meet the needs of upstream and downstream customers. The primary responsibilities of this role, Process Generalist, are to 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 supply based on production schedules while maintaining an efficient operation. Perform duties in a manner that support overall site Key Metrics to include Safety, Quality, TIP (total individual volume performance), TOP (total overall volume performance), and cost efficiency; The Process Generalist should maintain a strong relationship with the onsite unit & squads; as well as act as a conduit with other sites and off-site support personnel to anticipate & resolve production challenges; Ability to adapt quickly to changes in business, courageously face new challenges and opportunities, ensure the highest level of quality, compliance, and safety 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; Support areas by championing Lean Manufacturing principles; Initiate periodic communication with Planning, Forecasting, and Operations 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; 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Prior experience in manufacturing operations, technical support or safety
Valid Driver's License
Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed)
Ability to work weekends and overtime as business needs

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a preferred discipline: Business, Engineering, Agriculture, Supply Chain, Manufacturing with 4 years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma and 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations, technical support or safety
Experience in lean manufacturing systems
Demonstration of courage, candor and initiative in past assignments
Knowledge in seed production and seed quality standards

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 supply based on production schedules while maintaining an efficient operation
Perform duties in a manner that support overall site Key Metrics to include Safety, Quality, TIP (total individual volume performance), TOP (total overall volume performance), and cost efficiency
Maintain a strong relationship with the onsite unit & squads; as well as act as a conduit with other sites and off-site support personnel to anticipate & resolve production challenges
Adapt quickly to changes in business, courageously face new challenges and opportunities, ensure the highest level of quality, compliance, and safety 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
Support areas by championing Lean Manufacturing principles
Initiate periodic communication with Planning, Forecasting, and Operations 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
Drive 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.