(Farming Operator) North America Operations Specialist III - Whitestown, Indiana

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.

(Farming Operator) North America Operations Specialist III - Whitestown, Indiana 

(Farming Operator) North America Operations Specialist III – North America Field Testing and Pipeline Delivery Whitestown, Indiana.

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.

(Farming Operator) North America Operations Specialist III – North America Field Testing and Pipeline Delivery (Whitestown, Indiana.)

Help drive operational efficiency across North America Field Testing by capturing field data insights, growing your network, operating cutting-edge technology, and unlocking innovation. If you have a passion for continuous learning and thrive in a diverse team environment, this role is for you. Join us on our hunger for none mission. You can make a difference.

The primary responsibilities of this role, North America Operations Specialist III – North America Field Testing and Pipeline Delivery, (Whitestown, Indiana) are:

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Join our team and deliver field data insights by executing field research trials through collaborative partnerships, machine operation, phenotyping, training, and data collection.

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the research program in alignment with Bayer’s HSE (Health Safety & Environment), Quality, Compliance and Stewardship requirements, and Business Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.

 • Work on operation of research equipment, note taking, and data management with internal IT (Information Technology) systems.

• Leverage various digital and mechanical platforms to collect, analyze, and deliver data on various agronomic traits in a timely manner throughout the growing season; opportunities to work with cutting edge innovation and proof of concept projects.

• Ability to self-motivate, problem solve, and make decisions with respect to time, prioritization, and project management.

• Build and leverage networks across diverse teams and functions, as well as establish and maintain partnerships in the local community, including but not limited to local leaders, influencers, and growers.

• Communicate across teams and leaders, with the ability to be agile, open to change, and engaged in continuous learning.

• Partner with manager on a targeted business and personal development goal plan that aligns with Bayer’s LIFE values, leverage opportunities and empower the innovative and digitally advanced environment to grow in your career and impact the Crop Science business.

• Travel up to 75% of the time particularly during peak seasons.

• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons (including nontraditional day-time hours with overnight travel). Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled to the individual). This will include being required to drive greater than 5,000 business miles annually in a company supplied pooled vehicle as part of your job duties.

• Position may require driving for the company that will fall under region-specific jurisdictions (US DOT/FMCSA or Transport Canada) and may require a specialized license, enabling the hauling of trailers, product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Experience with equipment operations (such as production agriculture or field research, industrial, construction, automation/IT or similar);
• Thrives on being agile, open to change, and engaged in continuous learning; Demonstrated track record of safety and quality;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite;
• Ability and willingness to travel independently in North America up to 75% of the time including overnights and ability to obtain related necessary documentation for travel across North America;
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to achieve common goals;
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures for extended periods, including additional shifts and weekends;
•  Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs.;
• Ability and willingness to work in an indoor production environment and in conditions that require sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods;
• Valid driver's license (Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed and must meet guidelines based on the company's Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers);
•  Ability to obtain appropriate driver’s license for medium to heavy vehicle operation (>10,000 lbs. GCWR) without air brake designation and obtain licensing to meet region-specific justifications (US DOT/FMCSA or Transport Canada) including any required specialized licenses to enable the hauling of trailers, product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner;
• Ability to obtain Pesticide Applicators License and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAV) (FAA part 107 Certification).

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma with 20 years relevant experience OR PhD with minimum years relevant experience, OR MS with minimum of 2 years relevant experience, OR BS with minimum of 5 years relevant experience;
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to work with connected systems and data management;
• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team-based environment;
• Ability to learn and operate research agriculture equipment, including precision agriculture technology;
• Knowledge or ability to learn region-specific crop production and farming practices;
• Knowledge of basic statistical analysis and experimental design principles;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Position located in Whitestown, Indiana.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Posting of the position will be available through April 23, 2025.