Manufacturing Production Assistant
Myerstown, PA - USA
Job Summary
Production Assistant | ||
At Bayerwerevisionaries driven to solve the worlds toughest challenges and striving for a world where Health for all Hunger for none is no longer a dream but a real it with energycuriosityand sheer dedication always learning from unique perspectives of those around us expanding our thinking growing ourcapabilitiesand redefining impossible. There are so many reasons to join us. Ifyourehungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real differencetheresonly one choice.
Manufacturing Production Assistant
This role supports daily manufacturing operations to produce high-quality products safely efficiently and in compliance with site policies Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements. The Manufacturing Production Assistantassistsoperators and production leads in preparing materialsmaintainingdocumentation and ensuring smooth production flow across multiple manufacturing areas. The role contributes to operational excellence continuous improvement and adherence to Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) principles by embracing collaboration accountability and digital tools that drive efficiency and compliance.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Personal Development / Training / Autonomous Team Culture
Take ownership of personal learning and skill development completing required training within assigned timelines.
Serve as ambassador and champion of operational excellence and PSS.
Support the team culture by collaborating sharing knowledge anddemonstratinga willingness to learn multiple manufacturing processes.
Embrace digital tools and data-driven systems to support process execution documentation and compliance.
Participate in cross-training to support workforce flexibility and contribute to high-performing autonomous teams.
Production Processes
Act as the liaison between Supply Chain and Production to support a plan the department can committo:align master schedule and material allocations coordinate daily/weekly planning cadence identify and resolve capacity or supply constraints communicate changes and escalate roadblocks to restore plan integrity.
Support production operators with material staging equipment preparation and setup activities.
Serve as the PSS expert accountable for leading implementing and sustaining all PSS work processes.
Participate in Level 1 meetings to review performance metricsidentifyimprovement opportunities and align with team priorities.
Lead Kaizen events across manufacturing areas to ensure sustainable lean processes: plan event scope andlogisticsfacilitatecross-functional teams drive root-cause analysis (5 Whys/A3) implement rapid countermeasures document new standard work and track results with 30/60/90-day plans.
Coach and train operators and leads on lean tools standard work and sustaining improvements; build capability to run future Kaizen events independently.
Support 24-hour dialogue driving in-depth discussion of performance vs. standards.
Assistin the safe and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment under supervision following all site procedures and safety practices.
Monitor equipment and processes promptly reporting any abnormalities or deviations to the lead or supervisor.
Active exchanges with all team membersregardingideas and suggestions for improvements.
Perform housekeeping and 5S activities tomaintaina clean organized and compliant work environment.
Assistin minor troubleshooting changeovers and cleaning tasks as trained.
Support production efficiency and equipment uptime by following standard procedures and best practices.
Quality & Compliance
Ensure adherence to SOPsGMPs OSHA and other regulatory and company standards.
Maintainaccuraterecords of work performed including process steps cleaning verification and quality checks.
Notify Lead promptly of any quality or compliance issues.
Participate in audits inspections A3s and continuous improvement initiatives.
Safety & Environment
Follow all safety guidelines including proper PPE use Lockout/Tagout procedures and ergonomic practices.
Participate in safety meetings and contribute tomaintaininga strong safety culture.
Identifyand report hazards or unsafe conditionsimmediately.
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer seeks an incumbent whopossessesthe following:
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to follow written procedures diagrams and equipment instructions
Strong attention to detail organization and documentation accuracy
Basic computerproficiency(Microsoft Applications email and digital documentation tools)
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree or technical training in manufacturing
Minimum 6 months of experience in a manufacturing production or warehouse environment
Experience using motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment
Familiarity with SAP MES or other electronic manufacturing systems
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles Kaizen and 5Smethodology
Experience with PSS (Production System Standards) work processes
Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $32.81-$ may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant).Additionalbenefits include health care vision dental retirement PTO sick leave etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicants location market data/ranges an applicants skills and prior relevant experience certain degrees and certifications and other relevant factors.
This posting will be available for application until atleast 8/6/26.
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| YOUR APPLICATION | |
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity and want to impact our mission Health for all Hunger for none we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. | |||
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| Location: | United States : Pennsylvania : Myerstown | ||
| Division: | Consumer Health | ||
| Reference Code: | 875377 |
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About Company
We address some of the world's most pressing global challenges and continue to develop new solutions. The population is constantly growing and its age is increasing. That is why it needs better medicines and high-quality food in sufficient quantities. Learn more about it here.