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Career Opportunities: Operations Specialist Technician (859591)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • MBO+ education
  • 1-5 years of manufacturing experience including internships and co-ops
  • Strong affinity with technology
  • Sufficient analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Upgrading and priming seeds to a marketable level, adhering to and continuously helping to improve quality standards
  • Operates high-tech machines or equipment, including setting up and adjusting to achieve the desired results following protocols
  • Ensure a safe and clean workplace under all circumstances, in accordance with the SSHE procedures
  • Assisting with equipment maintenance, cleaning, decontamination and development

Key facts

Other skills

  • Administrative Functions
  • Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Willingness To Learn
  • Assertiveness
  • Teamwork
  • Social Skills
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Bayer

Biotechnology

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the Life Science fields of health care and agriculture. Our products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. At the same time, we aim to create value through innovation, growth and high earning power. Our products help address some of today’s biggest challenges, including global population growth, an aging society and the need to make efficient – and, wherever possible, sustainable – use of natural resources. In line with our mission “Bayer: Science For A Better Life,” we aim to improve people’s quality of life by preventing, alleviating or curing diseases. We also help provide an adequate supply of high-quality food, feed and renewable plant-based raw materials. For these endeavors, we focus on developing and successfully commercializing innovative products and solutions based on scientific knowledge. Data Privacy Statement & Imprint: https://www.bayer.com/en/glob-li-bayer-en-dps-imprint.aspx

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryBiotechnology
Company size10001

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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.

Within Bayer, we're changing the way we work— for higher productivity, faster innovation, and better results. We call it Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO). Learn more about what DSO will mean for you in your new role here https://www.bayer.com/en/strategy/strategy

 

Operations Specialist Technician 

 

 

The operations specialist technician entry level works on high-tech seed upgrading and priming. In this role you have special internal and external qualifications to be able to perform defined tasks needed to operate with high-tech machines e.g. loading, testing, running and solving production disturbances. You are performing general process control checks and supporting small maintenance and pre-defined process development activities.

 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Upgrading and priming of seeds to a marketable level, adhering to and continuously helping to improve quality standards
  • Operates high-tech machines or equipment, which involves setting up and adjusting to achieve the desired results following protocols
  • Ensure a safe and clean workplace under all circumstances, in accordance with the SSHE procedures (Sustainably, Safety, Health & Environment)
  • Assisting with equipment maintenance, cleaning, decontamination and development
  • Housekeeping and workplace development in line with Lean and other development standards for example OnePSS
  • Executing daily operational activities.
  • Document, administrative, planning and communication of work results in automated tools for example SAP or directly with key stakeholders
  • Support troubleshooting of process deviations in cooperation with Operational Specialist Advanced
  • Working towards accomplishing the set personal development and company goals

 

 

WHO ARE YOU

  • MBO+ education
  • 1-5 years of manufacturing experience including internships and co-ops
  • Strong affinity with technology
  • Sufficient analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative team player capable of working well with people across all hierarchies
  • Able to work agile on a practical level with willingness constantly learn and develop
  • Good interpersonal and communication and assertiveness
  • Being able to focus on a task, result oriented
  • Having special internal and external qualification (TMS)

 

WHAT BAYER OFFERS YOU

As a modern employer, we take care of our employees and help them find a balance between career development opportunities and personal life planning. We offer our employees a wide range of career prospects, a modern working environment and competitive compensation. Bayer employees benefit from great employment conditions, such as:

  • An excellent competitive salary based on a 38-hour workweek
  • A gross monthly salary between E 3047,98- E 3809,97 based on a 38-hour workweek, depending on your education and work experience
  • An additional 8,33% holiday allowance and a bonus (based on company results)
  • 25 days of leave, with the option of buying a maximum of 10 additional days
  • You have the option to work from home, but we expect you at least 2 days per week at the office.
  • If you work from home, Bayer provides the required tools and a monthly internet allowance
  • A solid retirement plan and bicycle lease plan
  • An inspiring working environment with professional and committed colleagues
  • A successful innovative organization with international career possibilities
  • Challenges and possibilities to learn and to develop
  • At Bayer, we value your well-being. We offer support via our employee assistance program and provide various tools and initiatives to enhance your well-being

 

INTERESTED IN THIS VACANCY?

Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply online by sending us your resume and cover letter (1 document). Do you have a question? You can always contact Klazien Flapper (talent acquisition) via email klazien.flapper.ext@bayer.com.

 

What can you expect? The application process consists of a personality questionnaire and an interview with the recruiter and hiring manager.  

 

 

   
Application Period: Until 6th of February 2026 Reference Code: 859591    
Division: Crop Science   Location: Netherlands : Netherlands : Enkhuizen    
Functional Area: Supply Chain Management   Position Grade: CLA grade E    
Employment Type: Regular  Work Time: Full-time  
 
 
 
 

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