Core Ops Digital & Automation Lead

Core Ops Digital & Automation Lead

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This role serves as a Core Operations liaison for all new innovative technologies advancement special projects in OTC and Nutritionals factories at the Myerstown site. The role works with a multidisciplinary dynamic team and is accountable for E2E (end‑to‑end) ownership tactically and strategically for Core Operations project implementations associated with Factory of the Future initiatives. It is responsible for ensuring inputs from Core Operations teams to all special projects associated with the Factory of the Future program to ensure seamless operations and adherence to Core Operations teams’ needs.

Core Operations Systems specialist is an inspiring evangelist deeply passionate about technology, enterprise‑mindset with strong networks in innovative technologies in the industry. We envisage Myerstown as a Factory of the Future Division Flagship, and this role will serve as liaison from Core Operations to the special projects/programs execution teams in bringing the digital transformation with the intention to accelerate value creation for the site.

This role collaborates closely with the Operational Excellence, Supply Chain, CoE Solid Dose Hub, Engineering, Facilities, SSHE, Manufacturing IT, and Quality functions teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and value creation. The role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and a focus on driving innovation, cost efficiency, and digitalization. It must provide strong leadership and coaching and development for high‑performing teams with a culture based on the Bayer DSO principles.

The role embraces Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) principles and practices and follows the VACC approach to leadership (being a visionary, architect, catalyst, and coach). The role actively evolves the site operating model and fosters successful adoption of DSO.

Team Leadership :
Act as VACC (Visionary, Architect, Coach, and Catalyst) to build, coach, and mentor a high‑performing team of professionals, promoting a collaborative and innovative work environment. Establish target outcomes, priorities and coordinate talent flow to maximize organizational impact. The incumbent demonstrates, credibly embodies and showcases VACC leadership.

People Development:
Build a diverse, inclusive talent pool where members share and support each other to build their expertise; recruit, hire, and onboard new employees based on team requirements.

Foster a culture of transparency of priorities and metrics empowering every team and employee to take accountability to operate as high‑performing teams. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment where employees feel valued and engaged.

Identify upskilling training needs and develop or source training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the operations cluster teams and maintenance capability pools that accentuate continuous improvement principles with digitally enabled mindset.

New Technologies, Digitalization, Cost Improvement, and Special Projects Coordination:
Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within manufacturing facilities. Drive the Factory of the Future (digitalization) initiatives within Core Operations to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs and increase productivity while maintaining product quality and safety standards.

Work closely with Manufacturing IT and Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of digital solutions across the Core Operations.

Work with Operations Excellence and other Support Functions teams in developing the digital…