Production Tutor (800 A)

About the role

Nemera, a manufacturer of drug delivery devices, is hiring a Tutor (800 A) in Buffalo Grove. The tutor welcomes new production employees and temporary workers, trains them on machines, quality and safety, and acts as a mentor and liaison between floor staff and production management. When there are no new hires, tutors take on T1 and/or T2 duties.

Key responsibilities

• Welcome new employees and introduce the work position, production areas, colleagues, quality team and suppliers.
• Manage training checklists, assign training buddies and show how to complete tasks according to product specifications and operating procedures.
• Teach how to start up, operate and shut down machines, and respond to equipment malfunctions or accidents.
• Introduce the documentation used at the workstation (specifications, inspection instructions, lot record package) and ensure it is followed.
• Train on product quality, sample production, visual checks and Good Manufacturing Practices (traceability, identification, batch name, preparation and clearance).
• Explain workstation risks (pinching, cuts) and standard responses to safety concerns.
• Assess new employees at the end of induction, give feedback and monitor them over time.
• Serve as mentor and liaison, help write work instructions, SOPs and job aids, and share best practices with other tutors, supervisors, trainers and HR.
• Provide feedback to the Technical Production Trainer and take on T1/T2 duties when needed.

Required profile

• 1+ year of experience as an effective operator in injection molding and/or assembly.
• Good knowledge of the organization and its quality system, and complete knowledge of quality procedures and documentation.
• Completed specific training from the Quality and EHS departments.
• Has trained others before or shows willingness to share knowledge.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.

Required skills

• Extensive knowledge of safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Support in writing SOPs, work instructions and job aids.
• Strong oral and written communication, teamwork, problem solving and initiative.
• Ability to explain and demonstrate by example, and basic math and computing skills.