YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Operations Lead, are to:

• Provides technical leadership and direction to the staff within the site and/or region including training of staff on complex research protocols and creating operational plans used by staff to deliver in-field research activities;
• Continuously evaluates and improves all agricultural practices and methods developed and/or deployed at the site for use by staff; 
• Works with key stakeholder groups on the design and deployment of agronomic innovation launches that bring new technologies to manual processes such as electronic and digital data collection tools and automated equipment that create a step change in the agronomic duties within the R&D program;
• Provide leadership and direction in establishing and maintaining a site culture dedicated to the highest level of Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH), Regulatory and Quality performance;
• Responsible for monthly and annual Safety, Compliance, and Regulated policies and programs at the site including assuring all employees meet site documentation and training standards and the development of new programs as regulations evolve and change;
• Will work with other functions and team members as a Project Leader as needed on regional projects that drive a step change in the way field trial research efforts are conducted with the use of automation, technology innovation, system advancements, and new tools are designed and deployed;
• Partners with the Site Lead on maintaining and forecasting of the budget and keeping spend on target to meet overall corporate and company financial targets and internal controls including the spend and tracking of multi-million-dollar assets and capital projects;
• Drives operational improvements, metrics tracking and implementation of best practices at the site and coordinates with corporate team members to ensure consistent practices across the US field testing network of ~30 facilities across North America;
• Coordinate and lead activities within the surrounding community to ensure positive community relations and outreach efforts;
• Identify, assess, negotiate, and manage ongoing contractual relationships with land owners and external organizations that provide land, equipment, or services needed to maintain an ongoing R&D program;
• Participate in the hiring, supervision and onboarding of both temporary and full-time support staff;
• Conduct workforce planning for site to identify contingent labor based on operational needs;
• Responsible for coaching, counseling, and performance management of employees;
• Manages direct reports through motivation, recognition, leadership and providing clear and timely feedback.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values.  More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience in an agricultural, manufacturing, engineering and/or technical environment, Master’s Degree with 5 + years experience in agricultural, manufacturing, or technical environment or PhD with 3 + years experience in agricultural, manufacturing, or technical environment;
• 3+ years demonstrated people leadership experience with seasonal workers and/or full-time employees or managing a team of employees through project management experience.
• Strong computer skills related to data acquisition, organization, and analysis
• Valid Driver’s License;
• Ability to pass driving record background check (i.e. moving violations, accidents, license suspension, etc.);
• Federal regulations from the Department of Transportation cover this position and mandate the passing of certain pre-employment requirements, such as a background check, drug test and physical;
• Ability to work extended hours during peak operational seasons;

Desired Qualifications:

• Preferred degree disciplines in in Plant Breeding, Agronomy or related field of study;
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs;
• Experience with agriculture;
• Ability to obtain pesticide applicator license;
• Ability to obtain UAV license (desired) for operating drones;
• CDL license or ability to obtain.
    

Domestic relocation assistance may be provided.