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Core Ops Digital & Automation Lead
This role serves as a Core Operations liaison for all new innovative technologies advancement special projects in OTC and Nutritionals factories at the Myerstown site. This role works with a multidisciplinary dynamic team and is accountable for E2E (end-to-end) ownership tactically and strategically for Core Operations projects implementations associated with Factory of the Future initiatives. This role is responsible for ensuring inputs from Core Operations teams to all special projects associated with Factory of the Future program to ensure seamless operations and adherence to Core Operations teams' needs.
Core Operations Systems specialist is an inspiring evangelist deeply passionate about technology, enterprise-minded with strong networks in innovative technologies in the industry. We envisage Myerstown as a Factory of the Future Division Flagship, and this role will serve as liaison from Core Operations to the special projects / programs execution teams in bringing the digital transformation with the intention to accelerate value creation for the site.
This role collaborates closely with the Operational Excellence, Supply Chain, CoE solid dose hub, Engineering, Facilities and SSHE, Manufacturing IT, and Quality functions teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and value creation. The role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and a focus on driving innovation, cost efficiency, and digitalization. This role must provide strong leadership and coaching and development for high-performing teams with a culture based on the Bayer DSO principles.
The role embraces Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) principles and practices and follows the VACC approach to leadership (being a visionary, architect, catalyst, and coach). The role actively evolves the site operating model and fosters successful adoption of DSO.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Team Leadership: Act as VACC (Visionary, Architect, Coach and Catalyst) to build, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of professionals, promoting a collaborative and innovative work environment. Establish target outcomes, priorities and coordinate talent flow to maximize organizational impact. The incumbent demonstrates, credibly embodies and showcases VACC leadership.
Build a diverse, inclusive talent pool where members share and support each other to build their expertise; recruit, hire, and onboard new employees, based on team requirements.
Serve as an execution lead and focal point to represent the production requirements and needs in Project Management topics for all Factory of the Future related projects including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Automation and Robotics, equipment upgrades, process changes, and new technologies.
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, GMP standards, and industry best practices in implementation of special projects across Nutritionals, OTC and Warehouse manufacturing processes and facilities.
Oversee the implementation and management of electronic batch records systems in Core Operations. Lead efforts to optimize and maintain electronic batch record processes and ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of electronic records.
Work closely with supply chain, engineering, core operations, operational excellence, quality, controlling, manufacturing IT, CoE Hubs, HR, and other departments to ensure seamless collaboration across all functions.
Close collaboration with manufacturing IT, engineering and supply chain functions to understand the customers' demand, production schedules, and optimize the implementation of special projects including Factory of the Future initiatives.
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Bachelor's degree or master's degree with multi-functional experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operation Excellence.
Leading with purpose, driving inclusion, respecting differences, and showing up as authentic best self
Preferred Qualifications:
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $84,880.00 - $127,320.00. 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 3/30/26.
