Unit Leader (Illiopolis, Illinois, US) chez Bayer Global - Home | Bayer Global

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. 

Unit Leader 

• Accountable for multiple squads within a designated unit to deliver specific manufacturing outcomes designed to support the overall Row Crop site mission 

• As a VACC leader you are responsible for filling the role of Visionary, Architect, Catalysts, and Coach for assigned unit. 

• Provide leadership support for their area of responsibility and facilitate alignment with other teams onsite and off. 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• 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.  

• Add value by supporting the Unit/Squad development and delivering the best product & customer experience.  

• Drive a culture of innovation by encouraging teams to generate, evaluate, and rapidly implement creative ideas. 

• Enable squads to run daily production activities, execute daily production schedules, and deliver the best product & customer experience. 

• Serve as an escalation point for tasks and projects prioritization, problem solving continuous improvement, conflict resolution, displaying VACC behaviors, and prioritizing the squad's self-organization first. 

• Optimize squad members' performance, development, and empowerment through Dymanic Shared Ownership (DSO) principles. Promote one (Product Supply System)PSS activities by collaborating with partners/experts outside of the Unit. 

• Collaborate with internal and external networks to ensure that the unit is receiving the support/resources they need to be successful. 

• Promote fluid talent and resource unitization within the Unit, outcome oriented. 

• Ensure Unit compliance while empowering the squads as much as possible.  

• Model VACC behaviors; Facilitating, the co-creation of a shared vision and higher purpose that resonate with customers (V)-designing, evolving and integrating the way we work, (A); Acting as an active multiple of change, removing obstacles and connecting different part of the system. ©; Helping employees develop capabilities and mindsets to thrive and foster inclusion and empowerment. 

• Monitor site P&L and aid teams as they ensure balance and alignment working  

WHO YOU ARE 

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: 

Required Qualifications: 

• BS in agriculture, engineering disciplines, Supply Chain Management or similar degree and a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience. Or High School Diploma or equivalent with 8 years of applicable experience  

• Basic user knowledge of standard computer programs (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, tablets/smart devices)  

• Valid driver's 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 – MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening)  

• Ability to pass pre-employment physical   

• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons or when business needs require it  

• Willingness and Ability to work multiple shifts (Days or Nights)  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 5+ years' experience in managing and developing teams 

• Leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain, agriculture industry 

• Skilled at leading, managing conflict and negotiating with cross-functional teams 

• Ability to empower and hold others accountable 

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $100,551.20 - $150,826.80. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.  

This posting will be available for application until at least 11/18/25. 

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