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Operations Guide (Maize,KS)

The Operations Guide (Maize, KS) is responsible for delivering technical leadership and coaching to on-site personnel. This position involves collaborating with local stakeholders to discern operational needs, prioritizing tasks, and delegating responsibilities to ensure the successful attainment of local seed production and field-testing objectives. The incumbent will continuously assess and implement advanced agricultural practices, maintain a robust network reflecting our customer base, and foster a site culture dedicated to environmental SSHE, regulatory compliance, and quality performance. Additionally, the site Guide is accountable to maintaining world class facilities and equipment while maintaining reasonable budgetary expectations.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Operations Guide, are to:

+ Offers technical guidance and direction to on-site staff, including training on intricate research protocols and the development of operational plans for in-field activities;

+ Holds self and peers accountable to outcomes and outputs through meaningful peer to peer feedback;

+ Excellent understanding of BCS and the impact that Breeding can have to the overall customer experience. Expert understanding of Field-Testing workflows and impact to Breeding advancements;

+ Establishes a culture of personal development and growth for all staff on site;

+ Active member or Guide on Product / Technical Unit teams contributing to the strategy and development of products in the associated pipeline;

+ Continuously assesses and enhances all agricultural practices and methods utilized by consumers in the region;

+ Creates site strategy for building a network that represents customers within the region;

+ Creates, maintains, and values a site culture dedicated to the highest standards of environmental safety, health, regulatory compliance, and quality performance. Responsible for ensuring adherence to safety, compliance, and regulatory policies, including employee documentation and training standards, while developing and updating programs to align with evolving regulations;

+ Collaborates with other functions and team members as a project leader on science that impacts the region or capability hub or capability center supporting transformative change in field trial research through the integration of automation, technological innovation, system advancements, and the deployment of new tools;

+ Accountable for budget maintenance and forecasting, ensuring adherence to overall corporate and company financial targets, and the oversight of multi-million-dollar assets and capital projects;

+ Values and leads meaningful and impactful activities within the community to foster positive community relations and outreach efforts;

+ Identifies, assesses, negotiates, and manages ongoing contractual relationships with landowners, equipment, or services essential for maintaining an ongoing R&D program;

+ Participates in the hiring, supervision, and onboarding of temporary and full-time support staff, conducting workforce planning to identify contingent labor based on operational needs;

+ Manage inventory and procurement of supplies, equipment, and materials required for field operations and research activities;

+ Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include being required to drive greater than 5,000 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle **OR** being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage;

+ Position may require driving for the company that will fall under region-specific jurisdictions (US DOT/FMCSA) and may require a specialized license, enabling the hauling of trailers, product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

+ High School Diploma or GED plus 10 years internal relevant experience accepted OR a B.S./B.A. degree + 5 years of relevant experience as a minimum requirement;

+ Experience in agronomy, field testing, or related areas;

+ Broad knowledge of region-specific crop production and farming practices;

+ Familiar with basic operation and general maintenance of agricultural equipment;

+ Valid Driver’s License; Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed and must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers;

+ DOT medical card or the ability to obtain one through successfully completing and passing a DOT physical. In addition, candidate must be able to meet all applicable DOT/FMCSA criteria. Drivers with previous DOT driving experience may be required to undergo FMCSA safety checks and applicable review. (DOT 10-26k);

+ Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.;

+ Demonstrated success in fostering site culture dedicated to environmental SSHE, regulatory compliance, and quality performance;

+ Demonstrated effectiveness in driving technical strategy and operations;

+ Proven experience with a strong ability to collaborate with other functions and team members as a project leader on regional projects, driving transformative change in field trial research through the integration of automation, technological innovation, system advancements, and the deployment of new tools;

+ High business acumen of the North American Breeding and R&D pipeline;

+ Strong project management skills;

+ Excels in an agile, fast-paced work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ BS preferably in Agriculture, Agronomy, Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline or MS in Agronomy or related field;

+ Experience in Breeding and North America Market Segments.

Domestic Relocation may be provided for this role

\#LI-AMSUS

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $94,626.40 - $141,939.60. 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. This posting will be available for application until at least 11/03/25.

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 Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

**Location:** United States : Kansas : Wichita

**Division:** Crop Science

**Reference Code:** 855268

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**Email:** [email protected]