Current Openings at Bayer

Role purpose

• Lead, identify, coordinate and manage continuous improvements projects using lean manufacturing practices and principles as the foundation to ensure sustainability of process improvement implementations.
• Work closely with the production team, Implementation Task Force Team, Process/Team Leads, Seed Techs, Seasonal employees, Continuous Improvement networks and Change Management / HR team ensuring the required processes and procedures are used to drive continuous improvement opportunities to ensure strong focus on customer needs.
• Support production teams with continuous improvement projects focusing on all Lean practices deemed necessary.

Key responsibilities and tasks

• Lead and manage best practices and continuous improvement opportunities, cost reduction and analyse the main variables of the process, proposing actions to the production team in the case of deviation / changes that may cause problems of loss of production / quality / safety / environment.
• Legal appointments as – Act as site GMR (2.1) and Explosion Safety Expert according the OHS act – Equipment safety.
• Be sites responsible Machinery Safety Specialist.
• Support the operation team to develop and review site key performance indicators that provide a clear tracking system on manufacturing performance and drive action.
• Act as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) in lean practices and facilitate the continuous improvement journey at the site.
• Promote discussion among plant representatives on good practices, performance results and new technologies for the production processes.
• Promote operational training when necessary.
• Responsible to represent the site in all applicable Optimization Teams in Regional and Global studies and lead projects aiming exchanging good practices between countries.
• Define and implement training programs to improve technical knowledge level of maintenance and operations staff.
• Drive process improvements related to equipment throughput, capacities, product quality and KPI`s.
• Manage Capital projects through the BaySIM system, from initiation to full completion.
• Responsible to coordinate and manage the necessary governance processes and report on capital project progress on regular basis.
• Develops and administers project budgets, contracts, and quality control provisions; performs project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate.
• Provide 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.
• Oversees all aspects of the day-to-day management of responsible capital projects; monitors and coordinates work performed by architectural, engineering, and construction firms, as well as institutional, state, and local entities.
• Full understanding and employment of the “Bayer Contractor Guidelines” with contractor selections and any contractor work. This includes project and all local maintenance work.
• Ensure successful startup of all projects by closing all “walk through” lists in a timely manner, coordinate training of personnel, and utilize the MOC (Management of Change Process.)
• Ensure change management requirements are being addressed and coordinate change efforts to implement and sustain improvement implementations.
• Lead and support the applicable (Internal and External) and implemented Quality and Safety management systems broadly and build a culture to maintain a healthy and robust Integrated Management System (IMS).
• HSE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Reducing the risk of accidents and follow HSE procedures.
• Ensure appointed contractors are legal compliant and comply to all Bayer HSE Requirements.
• Check contractor HSE files regularly and keep them up to date.
• Ensure Risk Assessments are done for all tasks assigned to contractors during maintenance and projects.
• Provide necessary HSE training to all contractors and ensure all rules are followed.
• Evaluate all contractors on their HSE performance after projects.
• Be continuously aware of safety and health conditions within the work area.
• Assist in the identification and reporting hazards.
• Take part in investigation of incidents or accidents and provide recommendations to prevent recurrences.
• Ensure contractors and employees are wearing the correct personal protective equipment required for the task.
• Participate in Tier meetings, monthly Health and Safety Meetings and Management Review meetings.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Take part in Industrial Hygiene surveys.
• Upon request participate in emergency response teams and any other safety or health group established by the site.
• Participate in all required HSE trainings and educations.
• Be aware of emergency procedures and ensure individuals are designated to provide needed assistance during emergency evacuations.
• Be aware of emergency phone numbers and assist during emergencies.
• Participate in Bayer Safety Initiatives including explosion and machinery Safety Expert.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Industrial or Mechanical Engineer degree.
• Requires at least 5 years of industrial experience/engineering.
• Lean/6Sigma Qualification.
• Knowledge and experience within engineering, project management and administration, risk management, ESH and QA.
• Excellent MS Office software package (Excel, PPT, Word), Access, SAP, Automation, Outlook
• Innovation, Automation and digitalization oriented.
• Good Interpersonal, Communication, Organizational and Training skills.
• Strong teamwork (Flexibility to work across areas and positively influencing others).
• Results orientated with ability to work on own initiative and under pressured timelines.
• Excellent problems solving skills.
• //Exposure to ISO9001 and ISO45001 will be very beneficial.
• Fluent in English. Any other language proficiency will be very beneficial.

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Role purpose

• Responsible for all electrical & mechanical maintenance of all production equipment, Field & Plant, as well as all maintenance of facilities on site.
• Responsible for fault finding, repair and replacement of mechanical and /or electrical equipment to ensure a smooth, efficient operation of all operational equipment.
• Responsible for all production equipment and facilities preventative maintenance planning and the execution thereof.
• Be the first line of contact for any electrical or mechanical breakdown and furthermore, to be hands on to do repair work and if needed act as the liaison to external maintenance technical experts to support breakdown repairs.
• Responsible to manage third party maintenance contractors to ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and satisfactory to industry standards, HSE requirements and regulations.
• The candidate will ensure all maintenance activities are executed in compliance with industries standards and company procedures, maintaining our commitment to safety, environment, quality and efficiency.

Key responsibilities and tasks

• Developing and implementing maintenance strategies, procedures and methods to ensure equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Develop and implement a resource optimization strategy inclusive of predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
• Maintain and repair plant machinery and equipment with minimal downtime.
• Planning and executing a documented preventative maintenance system in conjunction with the field and plant operations team.
• Be a coach and mentor by ensuring all operators are continuously coached in electrical safety procedures i.e.: LOTO, correct handling and usage of different voltage grade PPE, and any other related risk mitigation measures.
• Be accountable to LOTO on site.
• Identify and assess potential risks related to maintenance operations and develop mitigation strategies.
• Be an example by always following correct procedures, safety codes and installation guidelines to ensure a high standard of plant safety is achieved.
• Inspect and test machinery and equipment and detect causes of malfunctions.
• Maintain accurate and updated records of the maintenance activities, trends and costs related to maintenance operations
• Have and maintain an accurate, real time spare part, tool and equipment inventory system, confirm at least by a monthly inventory count.
• Coordinate with external contractors, subcontractors and suppliers as needed, for the procurement and delivery of spare parts, tools and services.
• Responsible for the installation, maintaining and carrying out improvements and refurbishment of equipment in the factory.
• Responsible for the installation of new equipment and fixtures and the safe removal of old equipment.
• Leading any installation of electrical components and infrastructure, ensuring that sign offs, risk assessments and methods statements are in place.
• Have specialist knowledge of: Electrical motors and pumps (single and three-phase) up to 250kW, Transformers and generators (2MVA), PLC’s and plant SCADA systems, commissioning and installation, Processing line safety relays/PLC’s, Electrical single line diagram drawings (read, update, create), Complex faultfinding, Electrical distribution and ancillaries.
• Dismantle machinery and equipment to gain access and perform diagnoses and repairs.
• Daily inspect, record and report information that may impede the operation of the plant.
• Responsible to ensure the necessary spare parts and tools required for maintenance activities are ordered in conjunction with production administration and accountability is taken for the Goods Receipt thereof.
• Ensure that all electrical and mechanical equipment are operating in strict accordance with government and company rules and regulations.
• Establish contingency plans to address unexpected equipment failures or emergencies.
• Practice safe working procedure in accordance with statutory regulations and OHS Act.
• Report any near misses, incidents, accidents, risk hazards or malfunctions to the site management and take corrective and preventative actions.
• Work closely with Process engineer to support the implementation of process improvement projects.
• Develop and manage maintenance related KPI`s and ensure governance thereof is well established.
• Actively participate and report on maintenance related KPI`s in daily direction setting meetings with production teams to be informed and provide feedback of ongoing maintenance.
• HSE Responsibilities
• Motivate employees to wear the correct PPE​.
• Follow Safety operations procedures​.
• Report all accidents or incidents immediately​.
• Participate in identifying hazards​.
• Participate in Tier meetings and monthly Health and Safety Meetings​.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment​.
• Upon request participate in emergency response teams and any other safety or health group established by the site​.
• Participate in all required HSE trainings and educations​.
• Participate in all emergency drills.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Qualified Millwright - Electrician with a valid Trade Certificate
• Electrician certification (Trade test (LV+MV+HV), Red seal)
• Mechanical maintenance related qualification
• Minimum 5 years Experience in a maintenance role, preferably working in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Diagnosing and solving mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and other faults
• Trouble shooting skills and attention to detail.
• Strong safety orientation and knowledge of regulatory compliance
• Technical knowledge of machinery, tools and equipment essential.
• Ability to perform repairs and maintenance tasks effectively and efficiently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• May be required to work overtime, weekends or holidays if necessary

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Role purpose

• Provide overall coordination of Product Supply Systems (OnePSS) implementation and sustainability at site level, driving success through continuous improvements using lean practices as cultural change is taking place. The role will coordinate implementation and sustainability by working closely with Site Leadership Team, Implementation Task Force, Process Leads, Team Leads, Seed Techs Seasonal Temps, Regional Implementation Lead, Global Implementation Lead, Continuous Improvement networks and Change Management/HR ensuring systems are used to drive opportunities and one common standard through employee empowerment and focus on customer needs.
• Be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System in accordance with industry standards and regulations. This is crucial to ensure that our products meet the highest quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities and tasks

• OnePSS Responsibilities
• Understanding of OnePSS implementation methodology, lean content and change management approach to successfully sustain implementation at Brits site.
• Act as a SME (Subject Matter Subject) in lean practices and facilitate the continuous improvement journey at the Brits site.
•  Review continuous improvement opportunities with Implementation Task Force (ITF) and Site Steering Committee (SSC) to be implemented to focus on full benefit of employees and business.
• Lead best practices team and continuous improvements/best practices internally and externally (network).
• Ensure the change management requirements are being addressed and coordinate change efforts to implement and sustain improvement.
• Develop and review site key performance indicators that provide a clear tracking system on manufacturing performance and drive action.
• Provide oversight of processes related to product quality in cooperation with seed production management and other stakeholders including but not limited to Bayer Global Quality Compliance Assurance and Control Teams.
• Lead Quality and Safety initiatives broadly and build a culture to maintain a healthy and safety and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Develop improvement work studies and identify quality and performance opportunities, cost reduction and analyze the main variables of the process proposing actions to the production team in the case of deviation/changes that may cause problems of loss of production/quality/safety/environment.
• Promote discussion among site personnel on good practices, performance results and new technologies for the production. Promote operational training when necessary.
• Responsible to represent the Optimization team in global studies and lead projects aiming exchanging good practices between countries.
• QMS Responsibilities
• Establishment, implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, and other relevant standards.
• Review, approve, manage and maintain all QMS documentation.
• Ensure that all deviations, change controls and CAPA’s are actioned, tracked and closed out as per the defined period.
• Lead the scheduling and management of the required management review meetings.
• Updating and management of controlled documentation.
• Ensure compliance to required ISO9001 Standards.
• Develop/manage and oversee administrative and operational policies, procedures, and process according to ISO Standards.
• Monthly reporting (recording, analyzing, and distributing statistical information).
• Lead internal and external audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up on audit findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues, ensuring continuous improvement in processes and products.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and quality records.
• Train and mentor employees on quality management principles and practices.
• Manage non-conformances, driving root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• HSE Responsibilities
• Motivate employees to wear the correct PPE​​.
• Follow Safety operations procedures​​.
• Report all accidents or incidents immediately​​.
• Participate in identifying hazards​​.
• Participate in Tier meetings and monthly Health and Safety Meetings​​.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment​​.
• Upon request, participate in emergency response teams and any other safety or health group established by the site​​.
• Participate in all required HSE trainings and educations​​.
• Participate in all emergency drills.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing.
• ISO900:2015 qualification or related training.
• At 4 years’ experience in manufacturing or seed agricultural industry.
• Change Management related training or experience will be beneficial.
• Experience in leading and developing teams.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent Proficiency in MS Office.
• Analytical mindset with a commitment to accuracy and precision.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities.

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Role Purpose                                                                       

• Responsible for developing customer facing squad focused marking plans for crop protection while implementing the RSA Go-To-Market (GtM) strategy and campaigns for key farmer and channel segments within their customer facing squad. Drive GTM strategy, squad focused activation & squad marketing plans.
• Liaising and feeding back insights and local marketing plans to GTM team in Value Proposition supporting Squad.
• Achieve sustainable profitability and market share consistent with the KPI’s for CP, by satisfying current and future customer needs through tailored solutions.
• Enable Customer Facing Squad to execute effectively on their go-to-market strategies.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Develop & implement short, mid-term integrated marketing strategies and campaigns in CF Squad, in alignment with GTM, cluster and regional crop strategies to address customer segment needs and requirements for CP
• Ensure that GTM strategies are effectively implemented through tactical marketing plans based on customer segmentation
• Define product/solution needs to achieve squad strategies and collaborate with cluster crop teams to ensure availability of such products/solutions for crop protection.
• Develop value proposition of products and tailored solutions based on collaboration with customer facing squad and Value proposition supporting squad.
• Manage and co-ordinate pricing and market funding strategy as part of the GtM strategy to ensure profitable business growth for customer facing squad.
• Collaborate with commercial operations squad to plan and implement tailored, crop system and OBM solutions and translate into marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Act as the key marketing contact for RSA between customer facing squads and supporting squads ensuring effective implementation of GtM strategy and regular feedback.
• Analyze market, macro-trends, customer needs and competitor strategies to identify new business opportunities for our crop protection business based upon unmet needs of current and new customers.
• Collaborate with business intelligence and customer insight team to generate necessary customer insight to develop customer centric marketing strategies and aligned campaigns
• Collaboratively coordinate within the customer facing squad and support squad to address needs and evaluate GtM strategies.
• Support efficient implementation of key Stewardship measures as part of the GtM strategy and tailored crop solution.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure the development and effective implementation of GtM strategies.
• Contribute to a customer centric and ‘on the ground’ GTM Enablement team and place customer needs, value proposition and practical implementation central to all decision making.
• Identify new and innovative (disruptive) ways to drive and grow the business within the customer facing squad.
• Include Roundup in strategies to position Roundup into crop tailored solutions based on the Africa Roundup strategy
• Provide Roundup inputs into strategic planning and annual business plan exercises: i.e., volume and price growth opportunities based on portfolio strengths and value capture potential, etc.
• Support license to operate plans and activities
• Define customer experience and value proposition driven by the trend to attract new customers and to drive brand loyalty in a given competitive landscape
• Develop brand messaging & communication strategy – elevator speech, tagline, campaign themes, proof points, etc. Monitor consistent application of brand messaging throughout the campaign

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Marketing/Business administration
• Business and customer centric minded
• Ability to drive change in complex and stable organization while not being disruptive to the business.
• Ability to collaborate/communicate with and develop internal and external partnerships 
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel / Power Point / Word) a prerequisite
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. Fluent in English, oral and written, is required

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Role purpose

• Provide advice, administration, support and responses necessary to assist in maintaining the ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems in accordance with standard requirements and QA policies in order to maintain an effective up-to-date QA system. Focused approach on saving time and costs, meeting all customer needs and expectations by complying with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.

Key responsibilities and tasks

• Support QA efforts according to ISO 9001:2015 and Bayer QA standards with a focused approach on compliance
• Coordinate ISO9001:2015 management system
• Control and prepare QMS documents (In accordance with ISO standards)
• Document verification, control and sign off
• Control documentation by keeping an updated distribution list and keep a revision schedule for all documents
• Coordinate, evaluate, and assist in developing action plans and implementation of quality management system (QMS)
• Maintain and control quality of the ISO 9001:2015 and follow up of quality issues
• Provide an understanding of the requirements of the new ISO 9001:2015 standard and its continual impact on the system and auditing process
• Select appropriate quality and certification requirements
• Ensure policy and procedure documents are established and implemented in order to comply with relevant standards requirements and regular review of procedures
• Monitor and ensure that the quality assurance and quality control policies and systems are adhered to
• On-going management of Quality systems, processes, procedures and database
• Ensure communication and liaison with relevant parties and stakeholders
• Assist Plan and conduct internal and external Quality Assurance audits
• Coordinate and host audits and inspections
• Respond to and develop corrective and preventative actions for audit observations
• Assist with follow-up on audits
• Develop and monitor corrective action lists to address shortfalls and improvements
• Assist to schedule and coordinate internal training and competency

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Certification / Diploma in ISO9001:2008
• Certification / Diploma in ISO19011:2011 Internal Auditing
• Certification / Diploma in Project Management (Preferable)
• Computer Skills Including experienced Microsoft office usage
• 2 ~ 4 Years actual field experience
• Good inter-relations skills (team worker, positive attitude, prepared to work with diverse people)
• Strict timelines, effective Time Management
• Capable to quickly adapt to new technologies and process improvement changes
• Intelex proficiency (Quality)
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to manage change and risk
• Customer focused approach
• Able to work under pressure and still meet the deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills; Able to forge internal customer and external supplier relationships
• Ability to comply with existing or quickly adapt to new processes within the organization.
• Service Oriented
• Team player
• Fluent in 2 languages, including English.
• Ability to work independently in a decentralize/flexible/multi-functional team/squad

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Role purpose

• This role will be responsible for the end-to-end (From planning, planting, harvesting, drying, shelling, processing, and warehousing & distribution) planning, schedule and execution of all production related activities for the Brits Foundation Seed Site.

Key responsibilities and tasks

• Expedite the flow of work and materials between departments according to the production schedule and determine the progress of work, inventory levels of consumables and identify production problems proactively all with good focus on cost management.
• Planning, scheduling and ensuring execution of all Production activities for Brits, from field preparations up to finished product in the bag and distribution thereof.
• Responsible for actively managing inventory of consumable to ensure no production related activities are interrupted.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions for increased efficiency.
• Schedule and lead all production related meetings with the field and plant teams to ensure smooth flow of product.
• In collaboration with the Production Administrators, ensure all Processing Orders are created, executed and closed in a timely manner.
• In collaboration with the Warehousing and Quality Teams, ensure the necessary D&O procedures are duly followed to write-off inventory when needed to ensure effective inventory and space utilization.
• With the Production and Warehouse teams, ensure seed is moved effectively and timeously between the various seed processing staging areas.
• Work closely with production team to ensure processes related to stock movements is strictly adhered to and complied with.
• Responsible for KPI development and tracking of KPI`s. Active participation and feedback of KPI`s on related production meetings will be required.
• Support Continuous improvement projects to drive cost saving and OEE.
• Actively participate in all QMS related problem-solving activities to ensure corrective and preventative actions are identified and addressed accordingly.
• Maintain planning and scheduling records as required by the QMS management systems.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and management system set by ISO9001:2015
• Responsible to support all other departments to achieve own and other`s business goals.
• HSE Responsibilities
• Provide safety information to employees as appropriate
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment
• Assist HSE Coordinator in Management Review and Safety Minutes
• Participate in all required HSE trainings and educations
• Take responsibility for the content of the First aid kit in the Main building
• Upon request participate in emergency response team.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in production planning/process plant.
• Having production planning experience will be very beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Good planning and prioritizing skills.
• MS Office software (Excel, E-mail, Word, Project etc.)
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Results focused with ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong teamwork (flexibility to work across the areas and positively influencing others).
• Establish clear direction and making decisions on a timely manner.
• ISO training or exposure will be desirable.