Unit Leader Boone, IA

At Bayer were visionaries driven to solve the worlds toughest challenges and striving for a world where Health for all Hunger for none is no longer a dream but a real possibility. Were 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 youre hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference theres only one choice.

Unit Leader - Boone IA

Unit Leader (Boone Iowa)

As Unit Leader at our Boone Iowa site you plan direct and coordinate all manufacturing activities in the plant to produce high-quality products at competitive costs while adhering to safety and legal regulations; You ensure safe cost-effective timely and specification-compliant production in line with Standard Operating Procedures while overseeing process and plant safety employee health and safety quality and plant emergency operations; You safeguard external and internal regulatory compliance including environmental aspects of the plant and work closely with engineering and technology teams to ensure the safe technical functioning of production facilities; You plan staff organize and manage personnel including training and supervision allocate cost centers and resources necessary for safe and efficient operations and drive continuous improvement by planning implementing and optimizing production processes and projects related to cost savings performance improvement investments and integrations.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role Unit Leader (Boone Iowa) are to:

• Foster collaboration in a flat network of autonomous entrepreneurial squads and support their focus on mission to deliver beneficial outcomes for team members customers and stakeholders;
• Add value by guiding Unit and squad development to deliver the best product and customer experience enabling squads to run daily production activities and execute the daily production schedule;
• Drive a culture of innovation by encouraging teams to generate evaluate and rapidly implement creative ideas while promoting onePSS activities and collaboration with partners and experts outside the Unit;
• Serve as an escalation point for task and project prioritization problem solving continuous improvement and conflict resolution modeling VACC behaviors and prioritizing squad self-organization;
• Optimize squad members performance development and empowerment through DSO principles promoting fluid talent and resource utilization within the Unit and ensuring outcome orientation;
• Collaborate with internal and external networks to secure the support and resources needed for Unit success while ensuring Unit compliance and empowering squads as much as possible;
• Facilitate the co-creation of a shared vision and higher purpose that resonate with customers act as a visible change agent by removing obstacles and connecting different parts of the system and help employees develop capabilities and mindsets to thrive and foster inclusion and empowerment;
• Monitor site P&L and support teams in maintaining financial balance and alignment with business objectives.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• BS in agriculture an engineering discipline Supply Chain Management or a similar field with a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience or a High School Diploma or equivalent with 8 years of applicable experience;
• Basic user knowledge of standard computer programs (Internet Excel PowerPoint Word tablets/smart devices);
• Valid drivers license and ability to meet company driving record guidelines;
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical;
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons or when business needs require it;
• Willingness and ability to work multiple shifts (days or nights).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years experience in managing and developing teams;
• Leadership experience in manufacturing supply chain or the agriculture industry;
• Skill in leading managing conflict and negotiating with cross-functional teams;
• Ability to empower others while holding them accountable.

Position is in Boone Iowa

Eligible for Domestic Relocation Assistance

Posting will be available until August 27 2026

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $ 97760.00 - $146640.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care vision dental retirement PTO sick leave etc. If selected for this role the offer may vary based on market data/ranges an applicants skills and prior relevant experience certain degrees and certifications and other relevant factors.