Nursery Lead

 

Nursery Lead 

         

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The primary responsibilities of this role, Nursery Lead, are to: 

 

• Develop and implement strategic plans to meet production and seed delivery goals while adhering to timelines and budgets;
• Utilize process expertise to generate and oversee production metrics, ensuring timely delivery of seeds in the appropriate quantities;
• Collaborate with crop production leads to guide local teams in orchestrating activities such as sowing, pollination, harvesting, seed processing, packing, storage, and shipment;
• Coordinate data collection and storage for the nursery in alignment with stakeholder priorities;
• Leverage data-driven metrics to empower operational teams in making informed day-to-day decisions across various processes;
• Act as a catalyst for continuous improvement by utilizing lean methodologies to optimize processes and achieve measurable results;
• Collaborate closely with team members, planners, and breeders to align seed production efforts with pipeline goals and enhance logistics for production and inventory strategies;
• Manage and maintain gene bank strategies to ensure the health and quality of seed sources, enabling timely initiation of discovery projects as needed;
• Serve as a liaison for inventory strategies and management, applying seed retention policies effectively;
• Drive strategic resource management in collaboration with other hubs on-site, setting goals for pipeline and budget success;
• Ensure end-to-end technology adoption for nursery and shipment activities, following the digital strategy (e.g., Velocity);
• Promote safety and compliance at the site, serving as an advocate and leading by example.

 

WHO YOU ARE

 

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Biology, or other related fields;
• Master’s degree in Agronomy, Biology, or other related fields;
• Proven Experience in Seed Generation/Production Operations: Demonstrated expertise in managing seed production processes, effectively overseeing activities from sowing to harvest, ensuring optimal seed quality and adherence to industry standards;
• Results-Oriented Catalyst: A proactive, results-driven mindset with the capability to influence and inspire teams to achieve high performance and continuous improvement within seed production operations;
• End-to-End Breeding Acumen: Comprehensive knowledge of the complete breeding cycle and how it is used to develop new products, from design to launch;
• Proven Experience in Data Management/Digital Fluency: Ability to manage and utilize data systems, employing digital tools to streamline operations, track performance metrics, and improve overall efficiency in seed generation processes;
• Strong Analytical Skills: A track record of leveraging data to drive informed decision-making to enhance operational outcomes;
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication abilities that facilitate effective collaboration within teams, as well as with stakeholders across various functions;
• Planning Expertise: Able to connect plans to operations, with the ability to set priorities, allocate resources effectively, and manage timelines to ensure successful project delivery;
• Collaboration and Co-Creation Across Sites: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multiple locations, fostering teamwork and co-creation to achieve shared outcomes and drive innovative solutions;
• Lean Methodologies: Knowledge of lean principles and practices, with the ability to implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize productivity.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Master’s degree in Agronomy, Biology, or other related fields;
• Experience with seed movement and logistics at a global level.

 

 

This posting will be available for application until at least 12/18/25.

 

Relocation may be offered for this role.

 

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $110,876.00 to $166,314.00. Additional compensation may incl