Production Unit Lead

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.
Production Unit Lead
**This opportunity provides**:
Support to multiple squads within a designated unit to deliver specific manufacturing outcomes designed to support the overall Row Crop site mission;
responsibility for filling the role of Visionary, Architect, Catalysts, and Coach for assigned unit; and
leadership support of Units and Squads for their area of responsibility and facilitate alignment with other teams onsite and off.
Bayer is committed to a flexible hybrid working environment. This is a permanent position with local travel, ideally based out of either Lethbridge, Alberta.
**What you will do**:
Foster collaboration in a flat network of autonomous entrepreneurial teams called squads
Support Unit and Squad's focus on mission to deliver beneficial outcomes for all team members, customers, and stakeholders
Support the co-creation of value by flowing resources and expertise to support the development and delivery of the best product and customer experience
Inspire the development, exploration, and execution of creative ideas in rapid cycles
Support squads needs to run daily production activities, enable them to execute daily production schedule to deliver the best customer experience
Be an escalation point for tasks and projects prioritization, problem solving continuous improvement, conflict resolution, displaying leadership behaviors and prioritizing the squad's self-organization first
Optimize squad member's performance and development through empowerment and DSO principles, displaying leadership behaviors, coaching, providing feedback
Sponsor one management system and leverage other stakeholders and experts outside of the team
Provide close connection with other Unit Leads on and off site, supporting squad members to ensure the Unit members receive the support/resources they need to be successful
Promote fluid talent and resource unitization within the Unit, being outcome oriented
Ensure Unit compliance while empowering the squads as much as possible
Model leadership behaviors; Facilitating, the co-creation of a shared vision and higher purpose that resonate with customers:
design, evolve and integrate the way we work;
be a catalyst of change by removing obstacles and connecting different part of the system; and
help employees develop capabilities and mindsets to thrive and foster inclusion and empowerment
Monitor site P&L and provide assistance to teams as they ensure balance and alignment
**Who you are**:
BS in either agriculture, engineering disciplines, Supply Chain Management or related degree with at least 5 years of related experience; Or a High School Diploma with 8/+ years of related experience
5/+ years' experience in managing and developing teams
Leadership experience in manufacturing or supply chain
Experience in managing and developing teams
Skilled at leading, managing conflict and negotiating with cross-functional teams
Basic user knowledge of standard computer programs (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, tablets/smart devices)
Valid drivers' license (in order to be eligible to drive a company car, your driving record must meet guidelines based on the company's risk screening for hiring drivers - Motor Vehicle Record will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening)
Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons or when business needs require it
Able to be on call in case of emergency, to support 24/7 shifts
**What we offer**:
This position provides the use of a company vehicle
Competitive compensation and rewards package
Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
Career development and global opportunities
Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings
Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer's values and purpose.
**Location**:
**Canada**: Alberta : Lethbridge
**Division**:
Crop Science
**Reference Code**:
836182