Unit Lead

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.

When you show proactivity and ambition, we’ll harness it through a variety of opportunities and challenges in the diverse areas of our business – all with a strong and meaningful purpose. Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? How do you want to make a difference? The choice is yours, and we’ll help you get there. Be better together. Be Bayer.

Main Purpose

The Unit Lead is co‑responsible for the performance of the Unit, ensuring delivery of operational, safety, quality, people,



and cost KPIs together with the squads.

This role focuses on operational execution, squad enablement, and day‑to‑day leadership, acting as a key escalation point while fostering squad self‑organization in line with DSO and OnePSS principles.

Your mission Will be to

Unit & Operational Performance

• Co‑owns Unit results and delivery of agreed site and unit KPIs.
• Supports squads in executing daily production and operational plans safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Ensures compliance with Safety, Quality, People standards, and internal policies.

Leadership & People

• Leads and develops multiple squads (typically 3–4), managing technicians and team members directly.
• Applies VACC leadership behaviors (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach) in daily interactions.
• Coaches squad members through feedback, performance management, and development conversations.
• Supports staffing, shift coverage, an

📌 Operations Lead (Santiago)
🏢 Bayer
📍 Santiago