About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of vegetable seed manufacturing. You will support operational, quality, and process improvement activities that enable reliable seed production while building relationships with regional and global stakeholders.
What you'll do#
- Document operational processes within the Manufacturing Excellence function.
- Work with onsite teams to process vegetable seeds.
- Complete data validation and SAP reports for equipment run time, sustainability data, and plant scheduling.
- Support Quality and HSE functions to drive targeted metrics and programs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvement solutions.
- Work with Crop Specialists, Field Quality, Production Research, and Seed Technology personnel on projects to improve reliability, quality, or cost.
- Contribute to business initiatives, standardization, and optimization projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a junior college or bachelor program in an agricultural-related field.
- A valid driver license and personal transportation to the worksite.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to organize data and thoughts.
- Excellent computer skills for data acquisition and record keeping.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Self-motivation with a focus on results.
- Ability to manage deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and a willingness to ask questions.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Oxnard, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Bayer
Bayer is a global enterprise focused on healthcare and nutrition. The company operates in the life sciences sector with specialties in pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and crop science. It maintains a large workforce of over 95,000 employees across international locations. Headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, the organization develops products intended to address health and food security needs.
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