Manufacturing Production Assistant

Bayer; Myerstown (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer is hiring a Manufacturing Production Assistant in Myerstown, PA to support daily manufacturing operations, prepare materials, document activities, and maintain compliance with SOPs and site policies. The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven practices, and cross-training across multiple manufacturing areas.

Responsibilities include assisting operators, leading lean continuous improvement, and ensuring safe, efficient equipment operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical training in manufacturing preferred.
• At least 6 months of experience in manufacturing, production, or warehouse is a plus.
• Experience with SAP, MES or similar systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own training and personal development; complete required trainings.
• Assist operators and production leads with material preparation and setup.
• Support production flow and cross-training for flexibility.
• Lead lean initiatives and Kaizen events to improve processes.
• Ensure safety, quality, and 5S housekeeping in the work area.
• Monitor equipment and report abnormalities promptly.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to align master schedule and material allocations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical training in manufacturing

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Manufacturing Production Assistant

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Manufacturing Production Assistant (Building 1)

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 Assistant assists operators and production leads in preparing materials, maintaining documentation, 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 an ambassador and champion of operational excellence and PSS.
• Support team culture by collaborating, sharing knowledge, and demonstrating 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 commit to: align the master schedule and material allocations; coordinate daily/weekly planning cadence; identify and resolve capacity or supply constraints; communicate changes; and expedite 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.
• Assist in the safe and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment under supervision, following all site procedures and safety practices.
• Monitor equipment and processes, promptly reporting abnormalities or deviations to the lead or supervisor.
• Assist in minor troubleshooting, changeovers, and cleaning tasks as trained.
• Support production efficiency and equipment uptime by following standard procedures and best practices.

Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Level 1 meetings to review performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and align with team priorities.
• Lead Kaizen events across manufacturing areas to ensure sustainable lean processes: plan scope and logistics; facilitate cross-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 versus standards.
• Actively exchange ideas and suggestions for improvements with all team members.
• Perform housekeeping and 5S activities to maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow written procedures, diagrams, and equipment instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft applications, email, and digital documentation tools.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and commitment to safety and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in manufacturing.
• At least 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.

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate $32.81 - $49.22. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 11/13/26.

Location: United States : Pennsylvania : Myerstown

Division: Consumer Health

Reference Code: 896657

Contact Us

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