Site Operational Excellence Generalist (Stonington, IL. Centralia, IL. Waterman, IL. OR MO.)

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Site Operational Excellence Generalist (Stonington IL.; Centralia IL.; Waterman IL.; OR MO.)

Site Operational Excellence Generalist (Position can be located in Stonington IL.; Centralia IL.; Waterman IL.; OR Matthews MO.)

As a Site Operational Excellence Generalist you are dedicated to identifying and implementing process improvements within the supply chain and manufacturing environment; You analyze workflows develop best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency reduce waste and improve overall performance; In this role you provide daily tactical operational excellence support for a manufacturing site or cross-site area tracking and supporting improvement projects sustaining onePSS and embedding the One Management System at the site; As the site subject matter expert you demonstrate a robust understanding of onePSS methodology lean/agile principles and change management approaches coaching teams and catalyzing the evolution of onePSS to deliver greater value for site processes products and customers.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide daily tactical operational excellence support for the site or cross-site area tracking and supporting improvement projects onePSS sustainment and One Management System deployment;
• Act as the site subject matter expert for onePSS demonstrating a robust understanding of lean/agile content and changing management approaches to situationally coach and catalyze the evolution of onePSS;
• Review opportunities and findings at specific squads and units facilitating sharing of learnings and best practices across peer squads units and enabling Operational Excellence teams;
• Support the implementation of change by enabling solutions to roadblocks ensuring recommendations and actions are mission-focused and enhance value for site processes products and customers;
• Catalyze prioritized initiatives through 90-day cycles and agile methodologies coaching teams to implement lean/agile process improvements and sustain gains over time;
• Demonstrate and execute DSO mindsets and principles working with squads and mission teams on daily tactical activities to ensure sustainment of onePSS at the site;
• Share onePSS learnings and best practices in collaboration with peers and off-site Operational Excellence roles and One Management System teams strengthening alignment and standardization;
• Identify site needs and act as a primary point of contact to pull support from off-site subject matter experts within Operational Excellence focus areas;
• Teach coach and mentor on site by working closely with site leads squads mission teams and enabling teams to build capability and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED;
• Valid Drivers License;
• Up to 40% travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven years of experience in operations and management areas OR bachelors degree in agriculture or a similar field with 4 years of experience;
• Prior experience working in a production system environment;
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and operate in a dynamic change-oriented setting;

• MBA and/or Lean Agile Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement certification;
• Leadership experience in manufacturing or supply chain including managing and developing teams;
• Skill in influencing teaching facilitating and negotiating with cross-functional teams;
• Demonstrated courage candor and initiative in past assignments with a strong commitment to driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Position can be located in Stonington IL.; Centralia IL.; Waterman IL.; OR Matthews MO.

May be eligible for domestic relocation assistance

Posting available until August 10 2026.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $83280.00 - $124920.00. 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.

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