Digital Operational Excellence Senior Specialist

 

Digital Operational Excellence Senior Specialist 

         

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. 

 

Digital Operational Excellence Senior Specialist  

 

In this dynamic role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the end-to-end Operational Excellence Program, with co-ownership of the Product Supply System (PSS) both tactically and strategically. Your mission is to implement and optimize innovative lean tools within Product Supply Consumer Health at the Myerstown site, driving operational efficiencies and best practices to ensure seamless operations and adherence to industry regulations. You will focus on teaching, coaching, and mentoring Core Operations and Support groups, aligning with PSS Advancement Pillars to drive business results through continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborating closely with Operations, Engineering, Facilities and HSE, Supply Chain, Manufacturing IT, and Quality functions, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement and value creation, embracing Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) principles and the VACC approach to leadership. 

 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  

• Be an ambassador and champion of Operational Excellence (OE) for the site; 

• Lead the development of in-house OE expertise and capabilities, including training and coaching; 

• Coach process owners in developing and enhancing their PSS/lean capabilities; 

• Drive the adoption of standardization tools to optimize business performance, focusing on innovation, cost efficiency, and digitalization; 

• Lead OE deployment efforts included in PSS and other global initiatives; 

• Provide expert training and technical support to production teams on digital and lean tools; 

• Coordinate efforts to eliminate losses, reduce costs, and maximize throughput; 

• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement and digital projects; 

• Ensure new equipment learning curves are minimized and operational standards are integrated; 

• Responsible for OE KPIs for the site; 

• Support the development of digital tools associated with OE/PSS initiatives. 

 

 

WHO YOU ARE 

  

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: 

  

Required Qualifications: 

  

• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, or related field with a minimum of 6 years of experience in OTC, Pharmaceutical, or CPG industry, or a master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience 

• Demonstrated VACC (Visionary, Architect, Catalys, Coach) skills in leading teams and multi-functional collaboration 

• Proficiency in continuous improvement tools and methodologies 

• Experience in digital transformation initiatives and relevant technologies 

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI) and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, JavaScript) 

• Understanding of database management systems and cloud storage platforms 

• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate complex concepts 

• Practical operational experience in a production environment 

• High degree of customer sensitivity and business acumen 

• Outstanding communication and leadership skills 

• Experience contributing to major change programs in large organizations 

  

Preferred Qualifications: 

  

• Change Management experience or PROSCI Practitioner; 

• Deep knowledge and practical experience in Integrated Work System (IWS).