Seed Technician - Kearney, Nebraska

BayerKearney, NE
87d$24 - $31

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. The primary responsibilities of this role, Seed Technician (Kearney, Nebraska) are: Operate equipment in the production sites and leverage real time data to maximize existing procedures; Perform preventive maintenance and inspections; troubleshooting problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems as needed; Support areas across the plant in driving the adoption of continuous improvement practices and programs (5S, Lean, Six Sigma) conducive to an organized and clean work environment; Utilize Focused Improvement (e.g., 5WHYs) techniques to initiate process and standard work improvements; Provide coaching and training to seasonal workforce, area trainees and peers supporting achievement and personal development; Ensure upstream activities (e.g., field inspection, grower contract) are handled within company standards and business requirements; Cultivate partnership with key business partners to plant / field operations (e.g., grower network;).

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or facilities with systems)
  • Valid Drivers’ License
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed)
  • Ability to work during days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require

Nice To Haves

  • Advanced education including Technical, Associate’s, or bachelor’s degree
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Minimum three years’ manufacturing experience, with experience in chemical or row crop manufacturing
  • Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with a 24/7 rotating shift schedule, including overtime as needed

Responsibilities

  • Operate equipment in the production sites and leverage real time data to maximize existing procedures
  • Perform preventive maintenance and inspections; troubleshooting problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems as needed
  • Support areas across the plant in driving the adoption of continuous improvement practices and programs (5S, Lean, Six Sigma)
  • Utilize Focused Improvement (e.g., 5WHYs) techniques to initiate process and standard work improvements
  • Provide coaching and training to seasonal workforce, area trainees and peers supporting achievement and personal development
  • Ensure upstream activities (e.g., field inspection, grower contract) are handled within company standards and business requirements
  • Cultivate partnership with key business partners to plant / field operations (e.g., grower network)
  • Use SAP to support administrative procedures, documenting key readings, maintenance orders and production information
  • Maintain key process documentation (operating, start-up, and shut-down procedures; standard work; process flow and instrumentation diagrams; etc.)
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to Bayer’s Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards
  • Comply with internal procedures and support compliance with legal requirements applicable to area activities
  • Participate and prepare to lead Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings as needed; articulating shift objectives and allocating resources accordingly across all active production areas
  • Support and maintain metrics and relevant information on current Visual Management boards to drive teamwork and facilitate shift change over

Benefits

  • Health care
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Retirement
  • PTO
  • Sick leave
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