Location: Grinnell, IA

Job Description 

The primary responsibilities of this role, Seed Technician (Grinnell, Iowa) are:

• Operate equipment in the production sites and leveraging real time data to maximize existing procedures;

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections; troubleshooting problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems as needed;

• Support areas across the plant in driving the adoption of continuous improvement practices and programs (5S, Lean, Six Sigma) conducive to an organized and clean work environment;

• Utilize Focused Improvement (e.g., 5WHYs) techniques to initiate process and standard work improvements;

• Provide coaching and training to seasonal workforce, area trainees and peers supporting achievement and personal development;

• Ensure upstream activities (e.g., field inspection, grower contract) are handled within company standards and business requirements. Cultivate partnership with key business partners to plant / field operations (e.g., grower network;)

• Use SAP to support administrative procedures, documenting key readings, maintenance orders and production information;

• Maintain key process documentation (operating, start-up, and shut-down procedures; standard work; process flow and instrumentation diagrams; etc.)

• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to Bayer’s Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards (e.g., general shop floor/machine safety and operating procedures;)

• Comply with internal procedures and support compliance with legal requirements applicable to area activities;

• Participate and prepare to lead Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings as needed; articulating shift objectives and allocating resources accordingly across all active production areas;

• Support and maintain metrics and relevant information on current Visual Management boards to drive teamwork and facilitate shift change over;

• Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include being required to drive greater than 8,500 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.

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED;

• Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or facilities with systems;)

• Valid Drivers’ License. To be eligible to drive a company car, your driving record must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers – MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening;

• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed;)

• Ability to workdays, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.