Warehouse Cluster Lead II

Bayer•Myerstown, PA

38d•Onsite

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. Wholesale Cluster Lead II This role leads all SME (Subject Matter Expert) activities for all Warehouse and Logistics processes in OTC and Nutritionals factories at the Myerstown site. This role works with a multidisciplinary dynamic team and is accountable for E2E (end-to-end) ownership tactically and strategically for all Warehouse and Logistics processes. This role is responsible for ensuring Warehouse and Logistics process optimization, driving operational efficiencies, best practices, innovation / new technologies, and continuous process improvement to ensure seamless operations and adherence to industry regulations. This role collaborates closely with the Operational Excellence, Supply Chain, Engineering, Facilities and SSHE, Manufacturing IT, and Quality functions teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and value creation. The role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and a focus on driving innovation, cost efficiency, and digitalization. This role must provide strong leadership and coaching and development for high performing teams with a culture based on the Bayer DSO principles. The role embraces Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) principles and practices and follows the VACC approach to leadership (being a visionary, architect, catalyst, and coach). The role actively evolves the site operating model and fosters successful adoption of DSO.

Requirements

Associates degree and 8 + years multi-functional experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, and Operation Excellence/LEAN OR a bachelor's degree or master's degree and 6+ years multi-functional experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, and Operation Excellence/LEAN.
Demonstrated VACC (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach) skills leading teams and multi-functional team collaboration.
Multifunctional and deep experience of complex supply chain, logistics and manufacturing management in the consumer and/or pharmaceutical industry.
Thorough knowledge of consumer health products warehouse and logistics operations.
Experience in successful organizational transformation and change management initiatives.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Exceptional people leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with all levels of the organization and external partners to concisely influence executive leadership peers.
Leading with purpose, driving inclusion, respecting differences, and showing up as authentic best self.
Demonstrated experience in operations E2E innovation solutions leveraging analytics and digitization with continuous improvement mindset.
Applies VACC leadership behaviors and approach.
Demonstrates high self-awareness as well as system awareness and pro-actively asks for and gives feedback.
Demonstrates strategic thinking as well as good business and external trends insights.
Creates impact by realizing authentic self and purpose, and includes others: respects differences, embraces inclusion and shows up as the best self.
Dynamically allocates talents with right skill set based on business needs and defined outcomes.
Strong understanding of the regulatory arena involving GMP, OSHA, DEA, DOT, EPA, and Bayer standards are essential.

Nice To Haves

6 years of leadership/production/supervisory experience in FDA, pharmaceutical industry is preferred

Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Act as VACC (Visionary, Architect, Coach and Catalyst) to build, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of professionals, promoting a collaborative and innovative work environment. Establish target outcomes, priorities, and coordinate talent flow to maximize organizational impact. The incumbent demonstrates, credibly embodies and showcases VACC leadership.
People Development: Build a diverse, inclusive talent pool where members share and support each other to build their expertise; recruit, hire, and onboard new employees, based on team requirements.
Foster culture of transparency of priorities and metrics empowering every team and employee to take accountability to operate as high performing teams. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment where employees feel valued and engaged.
Coach and mentor the teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvements, learning and acceleration of PSS initiatives including being proactive in providing development experience to talents.
Identify upskilling training needs and develop or source training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the operations cluster teams. Develop and maintain high performing teams with higher level of self-organization and proactive culture that accentuates continuous improvement principles with digitally enabled mindset.
End-to-End Supply Performance and Warehouse / Logistics Processes Optimization and Improvement: Ensure timely delivery of finished goods, bulk, raw materials and packaging components with all specific requirements with both domestic and international regulations.
Drive the program for warehouse and logistics process monitoring, analyze operational data to track process performance, identify bottlenecks and areas for optimization.
Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve safety and product quality.
Lead initiatives to enhance the reliability of warehouse and logistics systems and processes. Provide SME (Subject Matter Expert) leadership and guidance for technical and non-technical topics to the warehouse clusters teams, and cross-functional teams (e.g. LocMat workflows, TMS/Blue Jay, Teams Channels, U Drive: group, IT Service Desk, SmartBuy).
Lead Product Supply System (PSS) initiatives and continuous improvement projects in Warehouse/Logistics operations to enhance the warehouse processes, reduce waste, and improve overall performance. Identify and address operational barriers and production challenges that impact efficiency and quality.
Collaborate with SSHE function and lead the Safety improvement initiatives in Warehouse operations to drive the safety culture towards zero incidents.
Drive the Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to identify and implement process improvements.
Analyze annual budget for internal and external Logistics and Warehousing and drive the cost competitiveness opportunities.
Lead the standardization efforts across OTC and Nutritional warehouse and logistics processes, documentation, training, and all business processes.
Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, GMP standards, and industry best practices across Nutritionals, and OTC warehouse and logistics processes and facilities.
Ensure compliance of local, state and federal regulations and guidelines, Bayer standards (e.g., Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), etc.) for all import, export and hazardous material transportation requirements.
Oversee the implementation and management of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), electronic records systems. Lead efforts to optimize and maintain electronic record processes and ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of all relevant records.
Drive the continuous improvement mindset and root cause investigations for process and equipment deviations targeting robust corrective actions preventive actions (CAPA) and reduction in write-offs.
Participate in regular internal and external audits (FDA, DEA, NSF, DOT, QPS, GEMBA) to maintain compliance and address any discrepancies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with supply chain, engineering, core operations, quality, controlling, manufacturing IT, CoE Hubs, HR, and other departments to ensure seamless collaboration across all functions.
Close collaboration with supply chain and core operations function to understand the customers demand, production schedules, and optimize the overall warehouse and logistics resource utilization accordingly.
Work with supply chain and controlling functions to update the cost standards for all warehouse and logistics processes across all product categories.
Partner with transportation carriers for any investigation associated with damaged goods delivery, identify the improvement opportunities and follow-up for write-off credit.
Collaborate with transportation carries and Bayer capital project teams to reduce the CO2 footprint by pushing clean energy / electrical transportation initiatives.