Production Coordinator- Kenya at Bayer East Africa

Job Purpose: 

• This role is responsible for executing and managing the life cycle of Production Process Orders from creation to closed status. 
• The key success factor is the live system (SAP & Maestro ) update of all activities related to commercial maize seed production in the country specific processing plants, ensuring compliance with all SAP processes and procedures.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Life Cycle management of Processing Orders and Batch Management 

• Collaborate effectively with the ERD Master Data team to promote proper and complete master data setup for the respective processing plant. 
• In collaboration with the plant planner, the production coordinator will look at the planned orders in Maestro and then firm the required orders. 
• Convert PLO to PRO’s by creating processing orders in SAP for DS-Bulk, CS-Bulk, CS-KGWB, CT-Bulk and TB in SAP for all processing sites Ethiopia
•  Manage the creation of batches (all stages) and update relevant values in batch characteristics
• Issue process orders to the shopfloor to work on the respective batches On a weekly basis promptly set the open orders to Confirmation status having ensured that the shopfloor team have performed the requisite goods movements and conducted a mass balanced per process order per batch. 
• Participate in monthly stock counts for product supply.

Issue resolution and Error Management 

• Actively communicate and follow-up to ensure correction of SAP errors in the system as they arise. 
• Report any deviation from SAP standards

People (How we show up 

• Collaborate with accountability) -Contribute to the professional development of teammates by offering continuous feedback and facilitating SAP (PP module) training. 
• Provide informational support to EMEA group colleagues regarding the SAP PP module. 
• Distribute knowledge and best practices to colleagues within the group. 

Documentation and Communication 

• Maintain an archive of activities and communications related to processing documents for Kenya processing plants and other production stations.

OnePSS and Continuous Improvement 

• Participate in 5S activities in the working area, ensuring compliance with standards and conducting regular audits.
• Actively engage in TIER 3 and TIER 2 meetings in accordance with established standards.
• Ensure data accuracy on visual boards and adherence to compliance standards. 
• Actively engage in problem-solving activities (e.g., 5 Why, Quick Kaizen) and lead assigned improvement initiatives. 
• Monitor continuous improvement suggestions related to ONEMES [HSE, quality, and efficiency using the red/blue tag system, taking action on assigned tags. 
• Take an active role in the commissioning of new applications related to the production system, serving as a role model for operators. 
• Ensure safety and internal control compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in production planning or supply chain management.
• Strong analytical skills
• SAP & MS Office packages
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar field
• Prior experience in agricultural or seed industry is an added advantage
• Specific Seed production, handling, or processing of Seed.
• Fluent in English