Packaging Operator 2nd shift

Bayer•Myerstown, PA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

At Bayer, we are driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and strive for a world where 'Health for all, Hunger for none' is a reality. We are looking for a Packaging Operator on the 2nd shift (3:00 PM – 11:20 PM) to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment. You will work within multidisciplinary autonomous teams to drive operational efficiencies, adopt new technologies, and ensure adherence to industry regulations. You will embrace Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) principles, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) environment
Demonstrated ability to work safely in a production environment with frequent production schedule changes.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree with Technical/Industrial Manufacturing
At least 6 months experience using motorized & non-motorized material handling equipment
Strong understanding of the regulatory arena involving GMP, OSHA, EPA, and Bayer standards

Responsibilities

Perform necessary tasks to plan and package high-quality products on time and in the right quantities in OTC and Nutritional factories at the Myerstown site in accordance with site policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and practices.
Work with multidisciplinary autonomous and dynamic teams to drive operational efficiencies, best practices, adopt new technologies, and ensure continuous production process improvement.
Embrace Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) principles and practices and follow the VACC approach in day-to-day operations.
Support the development of a diverse, inclusive talent pool where members share and support each other to build their expertise in an autonomous team environment.
Take personal accountability in upskilling training/coaching needs and collaborate in the development of training programs to enhance the skills of the operations cluster teams.
Own personal training records, cross-train and coach other operators as needed, and motivate team members to continuously improve processes.
Develop high-performance competencies such as technical skills, digital capabilities, communication, and teamwork to build a collaborative, autonomous culture.
Foster a culture of accountability, trust, and empowerment, where each team member takes ownership of safety, quality, and performance outcomes.
Champion continuous improvement and knowledge transfer, identifying skill gaps, proposing solutions, and supporting development initiatives.
Ensure a safe work environment by following all safety procedures, workplace standards, company guidelines, and ergonomic practices.
Maintain, clean, and organize the work area using 5S practices and participate in safety improvement projects.
Adopt technological advancements and embrace production agility with a digitally enabled mindset to quickly react to changing customer and consumer needs.
Assist with technical troubleshooting and predictive/preventive maintenance tasks as needed.
Drive continuous improvement by taking actions to safely reduce equipment setup and changeover times.
Use digital tools to support packaging lines operational efficiency (OEE) improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with production employees and support functions to establish priorities and deliver products meeting deadlines.
Perform daily set-up and routine operations of the packaging lines and accurately document production process steps.
Ensure adherence to SOPs, regulatory requirements, GMP standards, and industry best practices across all packaging processes.
Ensure product quality by performing in-process checks and complying with cGMP.
Accurately document production process steps and communicate quality and non-compliance issues to supervision in a timely manner.
Work closely with other packaging cluster team members, production maintenance, and support functions.
Collaborate with Coaches and Operational Excellence team members in all continuous improvement initiatives.
Complete other duties as assigned.