Operational Excellence Specialist 1

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Operational Excellence Specialist 1

Operational Excellence Specialist I - Saxonburg, PA (vs1.1)

PURPOSE

Operational excellence enables to develop Self-Directed Operating Teams to take over increasing ownership for the outcomes Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Cash, Motivation, Sustainability in PH-PS (100% Ownership and 0 loss mindset), thereby bringing added value to the customer in higher service levels, lower costs, higher quality by more stable and reliable processes. At PH-PS, we implement OE through the Product Supply System (PSS) which drives DSO in operations. The OE team together with all other clusters drives the development and implementation of PSS and with that continuous improvement to serve product needs.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Show and live a culture of ownership and accountability through VACC Leadership, implementing PSS as a key enabler for operational excellence across all sites through work on projects, promoting exchanges of best practices and continuous improvement initiatives;

• Support a PSS Pillar, identify silo thinking and roadblocks, enabling their removal;

• Identify capabilities needed to achieve short-term, mid-term, and long-term outcomes in alignment with the organization's mission;

• Support sites in achieving financial targets through Pillar structure according to DSO principles;

• Support the co-creation of standardized processes that enhance efficiency and consistency;

• Ensure transparency and improvement opportunities by collaborating with sites, product teams and capability clusters to implement sustainable solutions, including digital enablers, to enhance efficiencies and customer value;

• Engage with stakeholders to execute use of Operational Excellence (OE) tools in harmony with evolving PSS toolkit (ie: including, but not limited to, loss/waste analysis, SMED, Poka-Yoke, Kaizen, PDCA, Process Mapping, time and motion studies, problem solving, DMAIC, etc.);

• Support the network to accelerate business results maintaining centralized knowledge-sharing platforms and using digital tools to foster collaboration within the OE community. Co-lead Capability Gembas by being our best selves and including others;

• Enable PSS/DSO-related training and workshops, and development of pillar content;

• Perform other duties/ activities as required to support site and network demand for OE capabilities and/or capacity.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in engineering, science, pharmacy, or a relevant field, or equivalent experience in lieu of an educational degree;

• Understanding in and/or supporting production/operations, operational excellence, and/or technical functions in large organizations with knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma;

• Ability to explain and embody Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, and Coach leadership behaviors, and teach others;

• Demonstrate authentic self-awareness, proactively seek and provide constructive feedback, and stay in tune with business and external trends;

• Focus on defining and delivering impactful team, talent, and organizational outcomes, collaborating with accountability, and co-creating customer solutions;

• Operate in 90-day cycles, adapt quickly, continuously improve skills, and create impact by realizing authentic self and purpose ,while respecting differences and embracing inclusion;

• Lead with a forward-thinking approach, resolve conflicts in line with Bayer's objectives, and empower teams to succeed.

• Willingness to take calculated risks and embrace bold decision making;

• Good communicator with English language, capable of connecting with diverse individuals, actively listening to their needs and supporting meaningful analysis for better decision making;

• Limited travel required; Flexibility to adjust work schedule to attend meetings outside of standard work hours.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $93,840.00 to $140,760.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (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.

This posting will be available for application until at least 4-6-26.

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

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Location: United States : Pennsylvania : Saxonburg || United States : Pennsylvania : Indianola || United States : Pennsylvania : Pittsburgh Heilman

Division: Pharmaceuticals

Reference Code: 862470

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