Process Generalist - Grinnell, Iowa

Bayer•Grinnell, IA

3d•$81,040 - $121,560•Onsite

About The Position

As a Process Generalist, you play a crucial role in supporting and enabling all onsite process operations. You will utilize inputs from both internal and external resources to ensure that site personnel have a clear understanding of production goals, materials, standards, and objectives. This role is vital in meeting the needs of both upstream and downstream customers, ensuring seamless operations and high-quality output.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a preferred discipline: Business, Engineering, Agriculture, Supply Chain, Manufacturing with 4 years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma and 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations, technical support or safety
Valid Driver's 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
Follows policies and procedures
Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed;)
Ability to work during days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends and overtime as business needs require

Nice To Haves

Experience in lean manufacturing systems
Demonstration of courage, candor, and initiative in past assignments
Knowledge in seed production and seed quality standards

Responsibilities

Set and maintain quality and production standards, and act as the conduit for all feedback, compliance, production schedule, and adjustment from support teams to the sites and back out to external partners
Support the safe and timely delivery of quality supply based on production schedules while maintaining an efficient operation. Perform duties in a manner that support overall site Key Metrics to include Safety, Quality, TIP (total individual volume performance), TOP (total overall volume performance), and cost efficiency
The Process Generalist should maintain a strong relationship with the onsite unit & squads; as well as act as a conduit with other sites and off-site support personnel to anticipate & resolve production challenges
Ability to adapt quickly to changes in business, courageously face new challenges and opportunities, ensure the highest level of quality, compliance, and safety achieved in all activities
Provide timely technical support where needed to ensure the best customer experience possible
Mentor less experienced Production technicians and coach employees across the site on basic operations and quality standards
Support areas by championing Lean Manufacturing principles
Initiate periodic communication with Planning, Forecasting, and Operations to ensure alignment across all production teams
Support the development and sharing of all relevant Key Performance Indicators and other relevant information on visual boards and networks to drive teamwork and ensure the highest level of product quality to enhance Customer Experience