Manufacturing Associate

Scope of Responsibility

• Use / storage / processing / control of materials within relevant areas in the manufacturing operations dept. as per relevant approved documentation including SOP’s / Batch Documents /MO’s/Mfg. Drawings etc.

• Use / storage / maintenance / cleaning of all equipment within the relevant areas in the manufacturing operations department as per approved documentation including SOP’s / Batch Documents /MO’s/Mfg. Drawings etc.

• Achievement of operational targets including but not limited to Efficiency / Right First Time(Rework) / Final Pass Yield (Scrap)/ Doc Error.

• Responsible for the Hourly/Daily Performance of the Mfg Cell where assigned.

• Involvement with Manufacturing Cell based Teams / Teamwork initiatives including but not limited to design / development / and implementation of Teamwork based projects e.g. audits, inspections, project implementation.

• Involvement and active participation with Continuous improvement projects to improve Quality and Efficiency of the Manufacturing Process.

• Complete and Thorough knowledge of Areas of expertise in Terms of Moulding Process , In Process Inspection , Assembly and Packaging as agreed by Shift Training Versatility Goals.

• Accurate reporting of department measures / metrics / controls which may be assigned.

• Maintaining and control of specialized equipment and tools in relevant areas as per applicable SOP’s

• Completion of all Manufacturing and Packaging in process testing as per approved Documentation / SOP's / Batch Documents / Policies.

• Other duties may be assigned on discretionary basis as required by new developments or changes to the role.

Impact of role on business objectives

• The Production Operator 1 Role is key in ensuring that:

• All product is manufactured and produced in a compliant manner.

• Line performance is maintained to ensure that production schedule is met to ensure customer requirements are met in terms of delivery.

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Responsibilities

• Compliance with Safety standards / Polices / procedures when conducting or carrying out normal duties or work practices.

• Report all near misses, accidents or dangerous occurrences to their Department Manager/Supervisor immediately or as soon as is practicable thereafter.

• Document all near miss/ accidents in conjunction with team leader/Supervisor

• Cast the right shadow and lead by example.

Quality Responsibilities

• Compliance with quality standards / procedures / policies / SOP’s and all other approved documentation.

Problem Solving

• During routine production from time to time deviations may occur in the process.

• These deviations may impact on product quality or line efficiency.

• The purpose of the Problem Solving Process is to provide a mechanism and guidelines to: carry out effective investigations into problems or deviations, implement an effective root cause analysis process that will yield the most likely root cause to the problem, implement effective corrective and / or preventative actions that will provide a high probability that the problem will not reoccur.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• Effective communication skills are essential to this role both within the Shift team online which consists of Team Leaders/Technician/Production Operators and with other supports within the manufacturing value streams.

• Within the Shift Team, and during a shift change it will be necessary to communicate current line performance, any issues noted during the shift, upcoming changeovers and current status of line and line documentation.

• Support and interactive communication with the wider shift members during weekly communication meetings

• Supportive and interactive communication is required during any training activities.

• There is an expectation that any interaction /communication with fellow employees, contractors or visitors will be conducted in a respectful and courteous manner, being open honest and consistent.

Minimum Requirements

• Leaving Certificate

• The ability to follow written and/or oral instructions and operate equipment.

Preferred Requirements

• Good understanding and knowledge of CAPA, Cleanroom Operations, Continuous Improvement, GMP, EHS, Press Operations, Packaging and Labelling and Quality.

• Operating at pace and agile decision-making.

• Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution.

• Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning.

• Sustaining energy and well-being

• Building strong relationships and collaboration, honest and open conversations.

• Previous Molding experience highly desirable

• Previous experience desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

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