Manufacturing Associate I

Repligen Corp; Waterford; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Repligen Corp. is seeking a Production Operator 1 to contribute to efficient, compliant manufacturing. You will follow SOPs, maintain data accuracy, and support safe, organized work areas to meet daily targets.

The role requires attention to quality and collaboration with the manufacturing team. Ideal candidates will have a Leaving Certificate and experience following instructions with molding, inspection, assembly, and packaging tasks.

Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate completed.
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions and operate equipment.
• Good understanding of CAPA, Cleanroom Operations, Continuous Improvement, GMP, EHS, Press Operations, Packaging and Labelling and Quality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products in accordance with approved procedures and quality standards.
• Maintain safe, organized work area and support daily production targets.
• Follow SOPs and work instructions and complete required documentation accurately.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and teamwork projects.
• Report department measures and maintain equipment and tools per SOPs.

Skills

CAPA

GMP

EHS

Continuous Improvement

Moulding Process

In Process Inspection

Packaging and Labelling

Quality

Education

Leaving Certificate

Job description

Responsible for assembling products in accordance with approved procedures, quality standards and production requirements. The role includes following SOPs and work instructions and completing required documentation accurately. Maintaining a safe and organized work area, and supporting the team in achieving daily production targets.

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 tr