Sr Site Lead

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The  Row Crop Production Senior Site Lead will operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability for all deliverables, reputation, employee, and entity activities. You are responsible for setting the strategic direction for successful Site operations that are aligned with the greater NA Row Crop Production network, NA Product Supply and NA Commercial business objectives. Additionally, you are responsible for filling the role of Visionary, Architect, Catalyst and Coach for operational Supporting Units, E2E Mission Team, and Squads at a Row Crop Production facility to achieve the Site mission and outcomes linked to customers and products.  

The primary responsibilities of this role,  Senior Site Lead, are to: 

• Accountable for overall site culture, safety, quality, compliance, customer experience, community engagement, and financial performance;
• Responsible and accountable for Site Profit and Loss (PandL) with specific inclusion of revenue, COGM, COGS and capital;
• Manage the planning and execution of capital and expense projects;
• Effectively monitor and deliver production efficiency to provide cost-competitive services to Bayer Crop Science customers;
• Lead complex operations including cross-crop/functional and multi-discipline operations by collaborating with all aspects of the business to ensure site and Bayer business success;
• Define and track KPIs and metrics needed to reliably deliver site objectives and outcomes;
• Influence across the NA RCP network, stakeholders, NA Product Supply and Commercial leadership to achieve site, network, business, product and customer strategies and successes;
• Accountable for timely delivery of quality supply based on production schedules while maintaining efficient operations and meeting customer expectations;
• Empowered to determine the resources needed for the site and for the allocation and flow of those resources to and within the site;
• Safeguard operations from external distractions and leverage support as needed from off-site Mission Teams;
• Generate value by flowing resources and talent to support critical mission and process improvement objectives that increase efficiency and eliminate waste;
• Create a site culture that allows all employees to bring their whole, authentic self with a creative mindset to work every day;
• Inspire the development, exploration, and execution of creative ideas in rapid cycles;
• Ensure capabilities, mindsets and skillsets are developed for all site personnel to enhance the experience of customers;
• Create and promote a safety-first culture at all times;
• Assure compliance with safety, quality, sustainability, environmental, and license to operate requirements are met in line with onePSS principles;
• Provide leadership in onePSS efforts that drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify key cost leverages;
• Foster collaboration in a flat network of autonomous entrepreneurial teams with a limited amount of management support;
• Align site to stakeholders and customers for ensuring Bayer, collaborator and site missions and outcomes can be achieved;
• Empower, support and hold accountable Unit, Mission Team, and Squad focus and contributions to deliver defined outcomes for all product, customer, and stakeholder needs;
• Serve as the primary liaison and Bayer representative within the community where the site resides.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma;
• 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 extended hours during peak seasons or when business needs require it.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, engineering disciplines, Supply Chain Management, Business, or similar degree and a minimum of 15 years of applicable experience; OR
• High School Diploma and 20 years of applicable experience;
• 7+ years of experience influencing and developing large teams;
• Leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or agriculture industry;
• Skilled at leading, managing conflict, and negotiating with cross-functional teams;
• Demonstration of courage, candor, and initiative in past assignments;
• Ability to empower and hold others accountable;
• Experience in lean manufacturing systems;
• Capable of effective influencing without authority with a broad range of stakeholders;
• Breadth of perspective on the Bayer Crop Science Business overall.

This posting will be available for application until at least 3/12/26.

Domestic relocation may be offered for this role.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $168,080.00 to $252,120.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.