Operational Excellence Lead

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OperationalExcellenceLead

This roleleadsall Operational Excellence and Capabilities activities for the CH PS NA Myerstown site. The role leads a dynamic team and is accountable to spearhead the deployment and integration of the PSS (Product Supply System) program and capabilities built across all functions at the Myerstown site. The roleis responsible forcreating a functional and business vision and strategies to transform the organization from a PSS phase 0 to phase 4 site leading to top decile operational performance within the industry by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and sustainable excellence. The role requires a strategic mindset strong leadership capabilities and a focus on driving innovation digitalization and cost efficiency.

This role must provide strong leadershipcoachingand development for high performing teams with a culture based on the Bayer DSO principles. The role ensures the integration of PSS program with overall Factory of the Future site strategies (including automation smart manufacturing digitization and digitally enabled workforce) and associated capabilities built for employees. The incumbent acts as a change agent collaborating across all site functions to ensure that PSS principles tools and methodologies are effectively implemented and embedded into daily operations. The role is accountable for creating measurable value by accelerating the plants journey to world-class performance ensuring that plant performance exceeds benchmark standards in product supply and operational outcomes.

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 lead and mentor ahighperformingteam of professionals promoting a collaborative and innovative work environment. Establish target outcomesprioritiesand coordinate talent flow to maximize organizational impact. The incumbentdemonstrates crediblyembodiesandshowcasesVACC leadership.

• People Development:

• Shape employee development evaluation and career path based on skills; build a diverse inclusive talent pool where members share and support each other to build theirexpertise; recruit hire and onboard new employees based on team requirements.

• Establish coach and provide vision forsitesOperational Excellence and Training functions team fostering collaboration knowledge sharing and professional development. Leverage agile work practices supporting the teams to align and adapt resources to highest enterprise priorities. Foster culture of transparency of priorities and metrics empowering every team and employee to take accountability tooperateas high performing teams.

• Lead mentor and coach the teams fostering a culture of continuous improvements learning and acceleration of PSS initiatives including being proactive in providing development experience to talents. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment where employees feel valued and engaged.

• Identifycapabilities and upskilling training needs and develop or source training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the team. Develop andmaintainhigh performing teams withhigherlevel of self-organization and proactive culture that accentuates continuous improvement principles.

• Team Capability:

• Support teams to learn in rapid cycles and build capabilities needed to create value for customers and other stakeholders

• Strategy Development:

• Collaborate with cross functional team leads and develop a comprehensive site strategy (aka SSR) related to spaceutilization new innovative manufacturing technologies facility layout and expansion integration with site and global/regional innovation programs and building resiliency into the plant operating modules leading to a 5 year site strategy. This strategy will align with the organizations overall businessobjectives ensuring scalability sustainability and competitive advantage.

• Leadthe cross-functional collaboration in development of site KPIs tools tomonitorthesiteperformance and monthly reporting.

• Operational Excellence / PSS Program:

• Ensure the development and execution of robust Operational Excellence Efficiencies and Continuous Improvement strategies for all functions in alignment with global PSS (Product Supply Systems) program.

• Develop site PSS Phase progression plan with site Pillar Leaders and site Function Leads with support from Global OE team including a gap analysis of current capability across the pillarscompareto the next phase pillar requirements and drive phase progress approach for site.

• Developand deploycontinuesimprovement programs and processes towards zero loss mindset using LEAN methodologies and coach PSS Pillar leaders to deliver requirements to achieve next phase progression journey step.

• Identifythe needs of digital tools usage in day-to-day operation and follow-up on development of associated digital applications for the site in alignment with global digital data infrastructure standards.

• Leadthe integration of PSS program with overall Factory of the Future site strategies (including automation smart manufacturing digitization and digitally enabled workforce).

• Supportdevelopment of cross-functional KPIs and digital tools to execute the Level (1 1.5 2 3) collaborations.

• Factory Innovation NewTechnologiesand Cost Improvement:

• Drive a culture of innovation continuousimprovementand Factory of the Future (digitalization) initiatives to enhance operational efficiency reduce costs and increase productivity.

• Provideleadership for cost savings and key strategic initiatives fornew technologiesacross manufacturing packaging warehouse and quality functions at the Myerstown site.

• Setpriorities consistent with site regional and global company goals and focus on high priority opportunities.

• Capabilities Building:

• Responsible for designing implementing and sustaining comprehensive learning initiatives across the site to develop skills and adopt a digitally enabled mindset.

• Identifycurrent skill gaps and future needs through robust assessment tools feedback mechanisms and data analysis informingtargeted development plans.

• Developand execute a site-wide training strategy that aligns with organizational goals and prioritizes digital literacy technology adoption and future-ready capabilities.

• Createand deliver engaging learning experiences - both in-person and online including workshopse-learningmodules and hands-on training focused on digital skills and tools.

• Champion the adoption of a growth mindset and digital-first culture by fostering curiosity adaptability and openness to technological change among employees.

• Quality & Compliance:

• Lead and protect our License to that OE and Training function processes are alwaysmaintainedin excellent cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) conditions cGMP compliance is fully met and required training programs are developed and implemented.

• Ensure complete compliance with all federal regulatory agencies requirements in conjunction with other departmentsensurethat training programs are developed and implemented to meet all Bayer Quality and Health Environment and Safety standards. Assure compliancetoBayer policies and directives.

• Conductregular audits and inspections toidentifyand address any compliance issues. As well as provide theappropriate subjectmatter experts during FDA and other internal/ emphasis on Operational Excellence and Training processes at the site.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with core operations supply chain quality controlling Manufacturing ITCoEHubs procurement HR and other departments to ensure seamless collaboration across all functions.

• Workclosely with Global Manufacturing Excellence and Engineering Excellence teams and gain alignmentregardingPSS Operational Excellence and Factory of the Future strategies.

• Performance Metrics:

• Develop andmonitorkey performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the end-to-end performance capability buildingefficiencyand productivity enhancement making data-driven decisions tooptimizeoperations etc. Establish and execute productivity goals through innovative automation and AI technology.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent whopossessesthe following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or masters degree with multi-functional experience in Engineering Manufacturing or Operational Excellence/LEAN. 10 years withbachelorsor 8 years withmastersdegree with leadership/production/supervisory experience in FDA pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

• Multifunctional and deep experience of complex manufacturing management in the consumer and/or pharmaceutical industry

• Experience in successful organizational transformation and change management initiatives.

• Excellent project management skills with deep experience in LEAN methodologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

• Ability to inspire and motivate employees to embrace change and continuous learning analytical mindset for assessing training impact andidentifyingopportunities for improvement.

• Proven experience in training learning & development or capability building

• Strong knowledge of digital technologies tools and trends relevant to the workplace.

• Exceptionalpeopleleadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills capable of engaging effectively with all levels of the organization and external partners to concisely influence executive leadership peers.

• Leading with purpose driving inclusion respecting differences and showing up asauthenticbest self.

• Applies VACC leadership behaviors and approachdemonstrateshigh self-awareness as well as system awareness and pro-actively asks for and gives feedback

• Demonstrates strategic thinking as well as good business- and external trendsinsights

• Creates impact by realizing authentic self and purpose and includes others: respects differences embraces inclusion and shows up as the best self.

• Dynamicallyallocatestalents withrightskill set based on business needs and defined outcomes.

• Thorough understanding of the regulatory arena involving GMP OSHA EPA and Bayer standardsareessential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Green Belt and/or Black Belt

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between$144400.00 - $216600.00.Additionalcompensation mayinclude a bonus orincentivecompensation(if relevant).Additionalbenefits include health care vision dental retirement PTO sick leave etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicants location market data/ranges an applicants skills and prior relevant experience certain degrees and certifications and other relevant factors.