Seed Production Technician: Lead & Improve Ops

Bayer AG; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement plan

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Seed Production Technician in Illinois to operate seed production equipment, mentor seasonal staff, and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery of products. The role involves implementing Lean practices, performing basic maintenance, and documenting production activities.

The incumbent will participate in DDS meetings, supervise resources across production areas, and collaborate with growers to maintain standards and contracts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic IT knowledge: internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word; familiarity with SAP and facility systems.
• Valid driver’s license; driving record must meet company guidelines.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs.
• Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate VACC behaviors to ensure accuracy, quality and timely delivery of products.
• Operate equipment to enable seed production processes.
• Lead DDS meetings and allocate resources across active production areas.
• Coach seasonal workforce, trainees and peers for team success and development.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Troubleshoot equipment, processes and systems.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and 5S/5 WHYs to operations.
• Conduct SRR duties including field monitoring and grower communication.
• Ensure field inspections and grower contracts align with standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver business across plant and field operations.
• Adhere to HSE and QA/QC standards.
• Document key readings and maintenance orders.
• Deliver other duties as needed.

Skills

Excel basics

PowerPoint basics

Word basics

Internet proficiency

SAP familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Bayer is seeking a Seed Production Technician in Illinois to operate seed production equipment, mentor seasonal staff, and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery of products. The role involves implementing Lean practices, performing basic maintenance, and documenting production activities.

The incumbent will participate in DDS meetings, supervise resources across production areas, and collaborate with growers to maintain standards and contracts.