Main Purpose:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tThis role is responsible for leading and coordinating the implementation and long-term sustainability of the Product Supply System (onePSS) at the site level. It will drive success through continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging lean practices to embed cultural change
\n\tThe role will coordinate implementation and sustainability by working closely with the Site Leadership Team, Implementation Task Force Team, Process Leads – Team Leads, Seed Techs, Seasonal Temps; Regional Implementation Lead, Global Implementation Lead, Continuous Improvement networks and Change Management \/ HR team ensuring systems are used to drive opportunities and one common standard through employee empowerment and a focus on customer needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tDrive together with the site to accelerate onePSS implementation across site, working collaboratively to increase maturityand effectiveness.
\n\tApply a deep understanding of the onePSS implementation methodology, Lean principles, and change-management practices to ensure sustainable adoption at Thobontle.
\n\tServe as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Lean practices and lead the site\u2019s continuous-improvement journey.
\n\tProvide hands-on support, coaching, and guidance to accelerate onePSS deployment and other continuous-improvement initiatives
\n\tDrive continuous improvement by leveraging expertise to deliver significant operational-excellence gains.
\n\tLead Quality and Safety initiatives broadly and build a culture to maintain a healthy and safety \u00a0Quality Management System (QMS)
\n\tEnsure that change-management requirements are met and coordinate change-related efforts to implement and sustain improvements.
\n\tDevelop and review site Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure clear performance tracking and data-driven decision-making.
\n\tProvide oversight of processes related to product quality in cooperation with seed production management and other stakeholders including but not limited to the Bayer Global Quality & Compliance Assurance and Control teams
\n\tConduct improvement studies to identify opportunities in quality, performance, and cost reduction; analyze process variables; and recommend actions to prevent deviations impacting production, quality, safety, or the environment.
\n\tFacilitate discussions with plant representatives on best practices, performance results, and new technologies; deliver operational training as needed.
\n\tRepresent the Optimization team in global studies and lead cross-country projects to exchange best practices.
\n\tLead and execute Lean & Six Sigma projects, providing direction, prioritization, and support as a project champion for engineers and multidisciplinary teams
\n\tLead the justification and support the development of capital projects
\n\tLead HSE efforts according ISO45001 standards focusing on legal compliance and identifying safety risks applying the HIRA methodology.
\n\tEnsure compliance with ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System.
\n\tActively record safety observation and near misses
\n\tParticipate in 5WHY problem solving identifying corrective and preventative actions.
\n\tAdhere to all applicable legislation, Bayer safety policies and procedures
\n\tAdhere to requirements of legal appointments
\n\tActively promote the Bayer safety culture and best practices<\/p>\n
Mission & Squad Connections:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tOperate in End-to End Mission Squad
\n\tSquad Connections:
\n\tPlant Mission Team
\n\tAdvanced Technologies Squad
\n\tPlanning Squad
\n\tData Squad
\n\tOne Management System Squad (QMS, HSE, OnePSS)
\n\tQuality Testing
\n\tProduction Research
\n\tField Mission<\/p>\n
Qualifications & Competencies:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tDegree or National Diploma in Industrial Engineering.
\n\tAt least 4 years of experience in manufacturing and or seed agricultural industry
\n\tAt least 4 years\u2019 experience in plant operations \/ optimization \/ projects and Operational Excellence
\n\tQualification in Lean\/6 Sigma preferred.
\n\tExperience in leading and developing teams
\n\tSkilled at leading, managing conflict and negotiating with cross-functional teams
\n\tCoaching \/ mentoring group facilitation skills
\n\tStrong communication skills (written and oral \u2013 open, honest and persistent)
\n\tDeliver results in a changing environment
\n\tProblem solving skills<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( ) or<\/p>\n
jobs.bayer.com<\/p>\n
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