Area Field Prod Ops Spec

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be a member of the Area Field Production Mission team and serve a multifaceted role encompassing various operational responsibilities within production agriculture. ​Additionally, you will support optimizing field production processes, ensuring seamless execution of missions, and enabling overall mission team efficiency through Operational Discipline and Excellence.​ Your daily tasks will vary with objectives to enhance operational excellence, aligning with the company’s Commercial and Pre-Commercial production goals and customer expectations.​ Finally, your span of influence will be across multiple crops and/or multiple production stages  (Commercial, PCM, FND).

The primary responsibilities of this role, Area Field Production Operations Specialist, are to: 

Mission Success:​

• Collaborate with Field Production Missions to plan and coordinate operational activities and alignment to operate within field P&L.;
• Provide support for all crops within the field production region;
• Ensure the timely and efficient execution of Commercial production plans, aligning with mission objectives;
• Ensure execution of Pre-Commercial and Foundation Crop plans to meet advancement targets;
• Provides strategic insights for Parent Seed needs and positioning for current year as well as future years​;
• Execute strategy through operational leadership by connecting with various networks around pipeline planning targets for current and future technologies;

Resourcing:​

• Optimize resource allocation for field production, including personnel, equipment, and materials;
• Work closely with the team to identify resource needs and facilitate procurement;

Operational Efficiency:​

• Streamline field production processes to enhance overall efficiency though Operational Disciple;
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to address operational challenges and bottlenecks;
• Interact with Production Research to collaborate around Field Optimization Production Strategies​;
• Responsible for ensuring all production meets export needs and Tolling agreements with attention to certification/phytosanitary requirements;

Quality Assurance:​

• Champion quality control measures in field processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards;
• Collaborate with relevant teams to address and resolve any quality-related issues;

Data Analysis and Reporting:​

• Analyze operational data to track performance and identify areas for improvement;
• Collaborate with team to analyze reports on key operational metrics across the region to ensure data timeliness and integrity;
• Responsible for timely field data collection and integrity;
• Participate in design and enhancements of Field Digital Tools​;

Cross-Functional Collaboration:​

• Work closely with Field Production Agronomists and enablement missions to align production strategies with agronomic goals;
• Collaborated with Safety and Regulated/Steward Compliance teams to ensure operational compliance with safety and regulatory standards;
• Serve on various Task Forces within region or across region/crops and engaged in co-creation of field production processes;

Integrated Financial Operations:​

• Support end-to-end financial processes related to field production, including grower accounting, accounts payable, and invoice processing;
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions;
• Enable quality control measures and compliance within financial operations.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

 Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Valid Driver’s license and eligibility to drive a company car or pooled vehicle (driving record must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers and MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening);
• Ability to work during days, weekends, and overtime as business needs require​;
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed)​;
• 25% travel expected during peak season​.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business, Operations Management, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience; OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 10 years of applicable experience;
• Proven experience in agricultural operations, production planning, or related roles;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities;
• Effective communication and collaboration skills;
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic and varied operational environment;
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and efficiency;
• Team player with a collaborative mindset;
• Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

This posting will be available for application until at least April 30, 2025.

Relocation may be offered for this role.