Operational Manager

Job Description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Operational Manager

Job Purpose

Plan and leads the execution of site operations such as drying, processing and warehousing in order to meet the seed availability-, profit- and quality standards required. Ensures the efficient use of human resources, equipment and materials.

Key Responsibilities

Promote an actively caring culture for safety amongst all personnel, contractors and visitors
Responsible for the planning and supervision of plant operations including, harvesting schedule coordination with field operations. Offloading, husking, sorting, drying, shelling, conditioning, packaging and re-bagging.
Coordination with field operation team to ensure a smooth transition and flow of product from field to plant.
Supervise the flow of product through the different stages of the plant process
Liaise with customer services team to coordinate shipment of finished goods
Ensure accurate inventory control and management
Maintain operational records as required by ISO9001:2015 with the focus on continual improvement.
Responsible for budget control , minimize cost of goods in conjunction of supply reliability, quality and speed to market/seed availability objectives.
Manage facility personnel to ensure excellence in plant maintenance and housekeeping
Assign and review goals, training needs and assessment reviews for plant supervisors and other direct reports.
Responsible for consumable planning, purchasing and stock level controls.
Support the implementation of onePSS in drying, processing and warehouse.
Manage operations through the production system platform onePSS.
Support Continuous improvement projects to drive cost saving and OEE.

Qualifications and Competencies

Bachelor degree in agronomy or mechanical or 5 years experience in seed production
Hands on experience and technical proficiency in seed processing activities and management of a team
Field seed production experience desirable
Fluent in English
MS Office software (Excel, E-mail, Word, Project etc.)
Excellent 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