Seed Technician

Bayer•Yuma, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bayer, we are visionaries driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is a reality. We are looking for a Seed Technician to operate equipment in research sites, leverage real-time data, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This role involves managing seed inventory, utilizing focused improvement techniques, providing coaching to seasonal staff, and ensuring upstream activities meet company standards. The Seed Technician will cultivate partnerships with key business partners, use SAP for administrative procedures, and maintain key process documentation. A strong understanding of Bayer's Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards is essential. The position also includes participation in Daily Direction Setting meetings, maintaining visual management boards, and potentially driving a company vehicle.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or facilities with systems)
Valid Drivers’ 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
Must be able to lift, push, and pull 60 pounds regularly
Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require

Responsibilities

Operate equipment in the research sites and leveraging real time data to maximize existing procedures
Perform preventive maintenance and inspections
Troubleshoot 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
Management and coordination of seed inventory for entire process from beginning to end (planting through harvest)
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 (e.g., general shop floor/machine safety and operating procedures)
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
Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include being required to drive greater than 8,500 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.