Job Description

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 Systems Expert

As a leader in digital manufacturing, you will set direction and provide overall leadership to IT/OT stakeholders, SLT, and production units to design and implement the site’s Digital Manufacturing Strategy, driving continuous improvement. You will execute functional leadership for the CORE and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) integration with SAP S4, providing technical guidance, troubleshooting, and hypercare activities. Your role will involve driving the implementation of CORE satellite systems such as Kinaxis, Yard Logistics, OneMES, and Starlims. You will ensure successful execution of technical, QHSE compliance, and sustainability considerations in the planning, design, and execution of investment projects. Additionally, you will coordinate and assure uniformity in technical standards and operations on site, ensuring compliance with internal and external technical regulatory requirements and good engineering practices. As the site owner and key user for the Kansas City Manufacturing Datamart in the Crop Science Warehouse (CSM), you will drive data governance to ensure data integrity and effective use of analytics tools. You will represent Kansas City and partner with regional and global groups to deliver innovative solutions and ensure strategic alignment. Partnering with the Process Control group, you will identify automation opportunities and drive Information Security Management (ISM) compliance.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set direction and provide overall leadership to IT/OT stakeholders, SLT, and production units to design and implement the site’s Digital Manufacturing Strategy;
• Execute functional leadership for the CORE and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) integration with SAP S4;
• Drive implementation of CORE satellite systems such as Kinaxis, Yard Logistics, OneMES, and Starlims;
• Ensure successful execution of technical, QHSE compliance, and sustainability considerations in investment projects;
• Coordinate and assure uniformity in technical standards and operations on site;
• Responsible for compliance with internal and external technical regulatory requirements and good engineering practices;
• Act as the site owner and key user for the Kansas City Manufacturing Datamart in the Crop Science Warehouse (CSM);
• Represent Kansas City and partner with regional and global groups to deliver innovative solutions;
• Partner with the Process Control group to identify automation opportunities;
• Drive Information Security Management (ISM) compliance including cybersecurity standards.

WHO YOU ARE:

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or similar field with 12 years of chemical manufacturing experience or technical support of chemical operations or similar OR Masters with 10+ years of experience.
• Broad and in-depth knowledge of digital systems and exceptional technical skills;
• Superior ability to analyze and troubleshoot operations;
• Proven track record of successful technical implementation of new manufacturing processes;
• Proven ability to work on numerous projects/initiatives simultaneously;
• Strong ability to lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team; excellent collaboration and influence skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Widely recognized security certifications (CISM, CISA, etc.);
• Working knowledge of security-related technologies such as firewalls, WAFs, IDS/IPS systems, SIEM systems;
• Proficiency in technology such as OT (process control, data historian, OPC) and IT (databases, code languages, web frameworks, networks);
• Experience in working with SAP and proficiency with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP);
• Knowledgeable of RCRA hazardous waste regulations and related compliance requirements.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $143,840.00 - $215,760.00 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 January 21, 2026.

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.
Location: United States : Missouri : Kansas City
Division: Crop Science
Reference Code: 860095
Contact Us
Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com