Production Trainer

Nemera; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemera seeks a Production Tutor to onboard new employees on the manufacturing floor. The role focuses on training operators in injection molding and assembly, explaining start-up/shutdown procedures, and ensuring adherence to product specs and quality controls.

You will mentor trainees, monitor progress, and reinforce GMP and safety practices on a daily basis. You will work within a clean manufacturing environment, lifting up to 50 lbs and standing most of the shift.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as an operator in Injection molding or assembly.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Completed specific training from Quality and EHS departments.
• Extensive knowledge of safety procedures and GMP.
• Complete knowledge of quality procedures and documentation for production work posts.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Stand and walk 90% of shifts; bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grip, climb.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes new production employees and introduces them to the work area.
• Manages training checklists and assigns Training Buddies with the Production Supervisor.
• Demonstrates start-up, operation, and shutdown of machines and handles malfunctions or accidents.
• Introduces workstation documentation and ensures proper use and completion.
• Provides training on product quality, sample production, visual inspection, and GMP.
• Promotes traceability, identification, batch naming, preparation and clearance.
• Prevents accidents by explaining workstation risks and proper safety responses.
• Assesses new employees at induction, gives feedback and additional training as needed.
• Shares best practices and challenges with Tutors, Supervisors, Trainers, and HR.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operator experience

GMP knowledge

Quality procedures

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Company Description

With sales of €700m and 3,300 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing.

Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).

We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.

Job Description

Position Purpose: A tutor is an employee who aids one or more people in certain subject areas or skills. Tutors are “on the job” trainers who transfer their knowledge and know-how to new employees on the production floor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Welcomes new production employees / temporary workers and introduce the work position and environment (e.g., production floor areas, colleagues, quality team, suppliers, etc.)
• Manages Training Checklists for each new employee and works with Production Supervisor to assign Training Buddies. Utilizing the Training Checklist, first demonstrates how to successfully complete tasks to be performed during the shift, according to product specifications and operating
• Shows and explains how to start-up, operate and shutdown the machines, and what to do in case of equipment malfunction and/or an accident
• Introduces the documentation to be used at the workstation (e.g., Specifications and inspection Instructions, Lot Record Package, etc.) and ensure that it is properly followed and completed.
• Provide training on product quality, production of the different samples and visual checks and on Good Manufacturing
• Practices (e.g., traceability, identification, batch name, preparation, and clearance, …)
• Prevent accidents by explaining the risks at workstations (e.g., risks of pinching, cut, etc.) and standard response to safety concerns or incidents
• Assess the new employee at the end of their induction using the Training Checklist, provides regular feedback and/or additional training, and monitors them over time
• Shares best practices and challenges identified during tutoring with other Tutors, Production Supervisor, Technical Production Trainer, and Human Resources
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as an effective operator in Injection molding and/or assembly
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required
• Completed specific training provided by the Quality and EHS departments
• Extensive knowledge of safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Complete knowledge of quality procedures and documentation applicable to production work posts
• Able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand and walk 90% of shifts and from machines, buildings and/or clean rooms
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab, and climb

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a clean manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include moderate noise levels

Additional Information

Why Join Nemera?

At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives.

PAY RANGE:$24.00 USD - $30.00 USD Hourly, if working on a night shift, you will receive a 10% shift differential(This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.