Seed Technician I

At Bayer, we're seeking a Seed Technician I to join our Biotechnology R&D department. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating machinery and equipment in the production sites, ensuring that the production process happens safely, effectively, and with quality in alignment with general procedures of the area.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating equipment in the production sites and leveraging real-time data to maximize existing procedures.
• Performing preventive maintenance and inspections; troubleshooting problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems as needed.
• Supporting areas across the plant in driving the adoption of continuous improvement practices and programs (5S, Lean, Six Sigma) conducive to an organized and clean work environment.
• Utilizing Focused Improvement (e.g., 5WHYs) techniques to initiate process and standard work improvements.
• Providing coaching and training to seasonal workforce, area trainees, and peers supporting achievement and personal development.
• Ensuring upstream activities (e.g., field inspection, grower contract) are handled within company standards and business requirements.
• Cultivating partnership with key business partners to plant/field operations (e.g., grower network).
• Using SAP to support administrative procedures, document key readings, maintenance orders, and production information.
• Maintaining key process documentation (operating, start-up, and shut-down procedures; standard work; process flow and instrumentation diagrams; etc.).
• Demonstrating knowledge of and adherence to Bayer's Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards (e.g., general shop floor/machine safety and operating procedures).
• Complying with internal procedures and supporting compliance with legal requirements applicable to area activities.
• Participating and preparing to lead Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings as needed; articulating shift objectives and allocating resources accordingly across all active production areas.
• Supporting and maintaining metrics and relevant information on current Visual Management boards to drive teamwork and facilitate shift change-over.