Operations Coordinator (Administrative Support) Huxley, Iowa - Bayer Corporation

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.

Operations Coordinator (Administrative Support) Huxley, Iowa  

Join a diverse team to innovate product discovery approaches that will help deliver Bayer’s vision of Health for All, Hunger for None. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate and network internally across functions and divisions as well as with external partners, both domestically and internationally. Success in this role means practicing world-class science to drive decisions and innovation, exemplifying inclusion and safety, development as a scientific leader.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Operations Coordinator (Administrative Support), are: 

• Own and support operations pertaining to delegated area of expertise; including but not limited to Health, Safety and Environmental, contract management, field operations, plant operations, human resources, accounts payable, procurement and/or other areas defined by leadership;
• Build cross-functional relationships to collaboratively partner with the business and effectively network within the network;
•  Independently prioritize key tasks and responsibilities, considering seasonality of business; prioritize enterprise success over local enablement;
• Own and identify communication needs to appropriate levels of organization, including peers, leadership, and internal/external stakeholders to drive strategic and operational efficiencies across operations;
• Partner with key business stakeholders to define business issues and opportunities, highlighting significant areas of spend and continuous improvement;
• Identify cost savings programs through capturing, reporting, and expanding across the production network to drive savings;
• Lead and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction;
• Manage cooperator, contracting, procurement and service relationships within relevant region, ensuring clear communication of corporate policies and procedures while meeting the needs and expectations of local vendors;
• Clearly communicate, track, and hold teams accountable to developing and fulfilling Health, Safety, and Environmental training and Intelex (HSE metrics) requirements.

WHO YOU ARE                                         

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
• Organization and prioritization skills and attention to detail;
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Understanding of manufacturing/Breeding/R&D and/or desire to learn agriculture operations;
• Ability to rapidly connect and analyze data; manage budget, finances, and contracts;
• Ability to communicate complex analytical insights to precisely drive actions.