Operations Lead

Bayer Group; Santiago; Hybrid; CLP 40,000,000 - 70,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer is hiring an Unit Lead in Chile. The role focuses on operational execution, squad enablement, and day‑to‑day leadership, ensuring safety, quality, and cost KPIs are met. You will co‑own unit results and support 3–4 squads with staffing, prioritization, and escalation as needed.

This 100% on-site position in Viluco, Paine, Santa Julia requires strong collaboration across functions and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, Agriculture or similar).
• 10+ years of experience in operations or manufacturing environments in agriculture industries or similar.
• Minimum 5 years leading operational teams.
• Strong Spanish and English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Co-owns unit results and delivery of site KPIs and unit KPIs.
• Supports squads in executing daily production plans safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Leads and develops multiple squads (3–4) and coaches team members.
• Drives continuous improvement and implements OnePSS practices.
• Takes ownership of the unit P&L and aligns with site goals.

Skills

Operations

Leadership

Bilingual EN/ES

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

# Operations LeadSantiago de Chile, Santiago de Chile, ChileID: 893525---## Job Description| | | | | | || --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- || | | | --- | | | | | | | || **Unit Lead** | | | | || | | | | || | | | | |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.When you show proactivity and ambition, we’ll harness it through a variety of opportunities and challenges in the diverse areas of our business – all with a strong and meaningful purpose. Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? How do you want to make a difference? The choice is yours, and we’ll help you get there. Be better together. Be Bayer.**Main Purpose**The Unit Lead is co‐responsible for the performance of the Unit, ensuring delivery of operational, safety, quality, people, and cost KPIs together with the squads. This role focuses on operational execution, squad enablement, and day‐to‐day leadership, acting as a key escalation point while fostering squad self‐organization in line with DSO and OnePSS principles.**Your mission Will be to**Unit & Operational Performance* Co‐owns Unit results and delivery of agreed site and unit KPIs.* Supports squads in executing daily production and operational plans safely, efficiently, and on time.* Ensures compliance with Safety, Quality, People standards, and internal policies.Leadership & People* Leads and develops multiple squads (typically 3–4), managing technicians and team members directly.* Applies VACC leadership behaviors (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach) in daily interactions.* Coaches squad members through feedback, performance management, and development conversations.* Supports staffing, shift coverage, and short‐term resource alignment, prioritizing squad self‐organization.Way of Working & Continuous Improvement* Acts as an escalation point for prioritization, problem solving, and conflict resolution.* Sponsors and reinforces OnePSS practices within the Unit.* Conducts regular Gemba walks to stay connected to shop‐floor reality.* Drives continuous improvement initiatives and short-cycle experimentation (e.g., 90‐day improvements).Collaboration & Governance* Collaborates with other Unit Leads, site functions, and enabling teams (SCM, Engineering, HR, IT, Finance).* Represents the Unit in Tier 2 meetings and escalates appropriately to Tier 3 when needed.* Ensures administrative and compliance requirements are met with minimal burden on squads.* Takes ownership of the unit P&L, connecting Unit’s priorities and deliveries to the site’s overall goal**Unlock your Potencial*** Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, Agriculture or similar).* 10+ years of experience in operations or manufacturing environments at agriculture industries or similar.* Minimum 5 years leading operational teams.* Solid understanding of Safety, Quality, Labor Relations, and regulatory requirements.* Strong collaboration, prioritization, and escalation skills.* Advanced Spanish and English skills.* 100% on site role (Viluco, Paine, Santa Julia)YOUR APPLICATION This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer. Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.#LI-LATAM| | | || --- | --- | --- || | | || | | || | | | | || --- | --- | --- | --- | --- || | | | | || **Período de aplicación:** | 15/10/2026 - 30/10/2026 | **Código de referencia:** | 893525 | || **División:** | Crop Science | **Ubicación:** | Chile : Santiago de Chile : Santiago de Chile **(Viluco, Paine, Santa Julia)** | || **Área funcional:** | Producción | | | || **Tipo de empleo:** | Permanente | **Tiempo de trabajo:** | Full Time - 100% on site | |