Manufacturing Production Assistant

At Bayer, we're visionaries driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and strive for a world where 'Health for all, Hunger for none' is a reality.

As a Manufacturing Production Assistant, you will support daily manufacturing operations to produce high-quality products safely, efficiently, and in compliance with site policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements.

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, and demonstrating a 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 liaison between Supply Chain and Production to support planning and coordination.
• Support production operators with material staging, equipment preparation, and setup activities.
• Serve as PSS expert, accountable for leading, implementing, and sustaining PSS work processes.
• Participate in Level 1 meetings to review performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead Kaizen events across manufacturing areas to ensure sustainable lean processes.
• Coach and train operators and leads on lean tools, standard work, and sustaining improvements.

• Quality & Compliance:
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, GMPs, OSHA, and other regulatory and company standards.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including process steps, cleaning verification, and quality checks.
• Notify Lead promptly of any quality or compliance issues.

• Safety & Environment:
• Follow all safety guidelines, including proper PPE use, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and ergonomic practices.
• Participate in safety meetings and contribute to maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Identify and report hazards or unsafe conditions immediately.

Who You Are:

• Required Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to follow written procedures, diagrams, and equipment instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and documentation accuracy.
• Basic computer proficiency (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 5S methodology.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits programs, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.
• Hourly rate between $32.81-$49.22.
• Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation.