US Plant Operations Manager

Job ID: 2918
Job Description:
Bayer CropScience, a division of Bayer Corporation, is one of the world's leading innovative companies in the agriculture and environmental health protection industry. Scientists & researchers at Bayer CropScience have been dedicated to developing & producing products that ensure crop protection and environmental health.

Our Lubbock, TX location is now hiring for an excellent career opportunity within our BioScience Division.

Description of Duties & Responsibilities:
Direct and manage the FiberMax US Plant Operations. This position is accountable for plant output; seed treating; packaging; budgeting; cost control; plant efficiencies; seed quality control, delinting and bagged storage; worker safety; environmental compliance of production operations; strategic operational growth plans; shipping and receiving of bagged seed.

1. Direct the Operations department to coordinate seed preparation among the Fibermax operation facilities and outside custom operations to provide timely seed shipments that meet customer requirements at standard cost.

2. Ensure all operations develop and follow safety guidelines with a goal of zero lost time accidents per year.

3.Review, develop, implement and install “state of the art” process quality control steps that result in final product that meets customer requirements and FiberMax product specifications.

4.Develop and coordinate a maintenance program and spare parts inventory which is cost effective and minimizes downtime in plant operations.

5.Coordinate the preparation of seed for international shipments.

5. Manage inventory of bagged seed to minimize write off yet maintain seed quality that meets customer and FiberMax requirements.

8. Work with the FiberMax Inventory/Cost Analyst to implement and train operations supervisors and managers in business principles, true value of money and other good business practices that enhance operational efficiency and/or reduce cost.

9. Periodically review long range requirements of the operations facilities compared to the FiberMax Strategic Long Range Plan and develop capital and staff needs. Incorporate the strategic requirements in the AOP.

10. Report the status of key operational measurements (plant output, efficiencies, quality status of produced seed, safety/environment updates and progress of major capital projects through period reports to Cotton Supply Chain Manager.

11. Develop and train the operational managers/supervisors through meetings, training, and work sessions to improve problem solving and improve operational efficiencies.

Minimum Education Required:
BS in agronomy, seed science, plant science, agricultural economics or related discipline. Eight to ten years of experience in cotton production/research, seed production/quality assurance, Gin Management or agribusiness.

Minimum Experience Required:
Eight to ten years of experience in cotton production/research, seed production/quality assurance, Gin Management or agribusiness.

To apply for this position go to www.bayerjobs.com and apply for job id 2918. We do not accept phone calls or agency referrals. For more information, please visit our web site at www.bayercropscienceus.com

Bayer CropScience offers a competitive compensation & benefits package including immediate 401(k) vesting, & an Employee Share Purchase Plan. All benefits take effect day one of employment. Bayer is proud of its work/life/balance initiatives & its generous tuition reimbursement program. Bayer Corporation has been recognized for the second time by Working Mother (see October Magazine) Magazine as one of the 100 best companies across the nation for working mothers.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Bayer Corporation is committed to enhancing and maintaining cultural diversity within our work environment.
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