Operations associate job description
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Operations associate requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in operations associate job postings.
Sample operations associate requirements
- At least a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in operations or a related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Access
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Sample required operations associate soft skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities and deadlines
- Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude
Operations associate job description example 1
Pfizer operations associate job description
Why Patients Need You
Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is flexible, innovative, and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance or analysis through research programs, your contribution will directly impact patients.
What You Will Achieve
You will be a member of Pfizer's dedicated and highly effective GTx2 Operations Compliance. You will provide oversight of quality related requirements for operations areas and drive improvements to processes and manufacturing facility to assure full cGMP compliance. You will help ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained through commitment tracking, SOP creation and maintenance, compliance communications/education, and development and maintenance of key compliance metrics.
As a GTx Quality Assurance Associate, your knowledge and skills will contribute towards the goals and objectives of the team. Your focus and ability to meet team targets will help in completing critical deliverables. Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will facilitate in explaining difficult issues and establishing consensus between teams.
It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It
Contribute to the completion of projects, manage own time to meet agreed targets and develop plans for work activities on own projects within a team.Suggest improvements and conduct continuous improvement activities.Assist Operations teams with improvement projects as they relate to inspection readiness and as identified during Site Self Assessments.Author and maintain general operations SOPsDevelop and share compliance communications/education Track Operations CAPA/commitments to ensure timely completion Track and report on key compliance metrics
Collect data in support of process robustness
Qualifications
Must-Have
Applicant must have High School Diploma (or equivalent) with six years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree with four years of experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of experience. Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and the applicable GxP regulations and standards Proactive approach and strong critical thinking skills Must be able to work in a team environment within own team and interdepartmental teams Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Nice-to-Have
Willing to lead by example and jump right in, desire to get to root cause, collaborative and active listener.Effectively manages stressful situations, able to focus on task at regardless of circumstances and stress induced pressure
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to gown in manufacturing areas and provide shop floor support if needed.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.
Sunshine ActPfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment EligibilityPfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
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Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is flexible, innovative, and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance or analysis through research programs, your contribution will directly impact patients.
What You Will Achieve
You will be a member of Pfizer's dedicated and highly effective GTx2 Operations Compliance. You will provide oversight of quality related requirements for operations areas and drive improvements to processes and manufacturing facility to assure full cGMP compliance. You will help ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained through commitment tracking, SOP creation and maintenance, compliance communications/education, and development and maintenance of key compliance metrics.
As a GTx Quality Assurance Associate, your knowledge and skills will contribute towards the goals and objectives of the team. Your focus and ability to meet team targets will help in completing critical deliverables. Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will facilitate in explaining difficult issues and establishing consensus between teams.
It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It
Contribute to the completion of projects, manage own time to meet agreed targets and develop plans for work activities on own projects within a team.Suggest improvements and conduct continuous improvement activities.Assist Operations teams with improvement projects as they relate to inspection readiness and as identified during Site Self Assessments.Author and maintain general operations SOPsDevelop and share compliance communications/education Track Operations CAPA/commitments to ensure timely completion Track and report on key compliance metrics
Collect data in support of process robustness
Qualifications
Must-Have
Applicant must have High School Diploma (or equivalent) with six years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree with four years of experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of experience. Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and the applicable GxP regulations and standards Proactive approach and strong critical thinking skills Must be able to work in a team environment within own team and interdepartmental teams Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Nice-to-Have
Willing to lead by example and jump right in, desire to get to root cause, collaborative and active listener.Effectively manages stressful situations, able to focus on task at regardless of circumstances and stress induced pressure
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to gown in manufacturing areas and provide shop floor support if needed.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.
Sunshine ActPfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment EligibilityPfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
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Operations associate job description example 2
BAE Systems operations associate job description
Full-time onsite:
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full- time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
BAE Systems Electronic Systems is the global innovator behind game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact for our customers and the communities we serve.
BAE Systems Fort Wayne, Indiana is part of the Electronic Systems Sector supporting the Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) segment providing flight and mission-critical products to commercial and military customers around the world.
We are currently accepting applicants to support our production needs. The Operations Associate II positions are Union represented (IUE-CWA) and have a current starting wage of $21.00 an hour and a night shift differential of $1.10 an hour for worked performed on 2nd and 3rd shift. An excellent low cost benefit package is offered along with a tuition reimbursement program and 401k.
The Operations Associate II will perform a variety of duties to assemble, modify, and/or rework components, cables, electronic and microelectronic (hybrids) assemblies, controls and other items to specific written instructions, wiring lists and diagrams, routing instructions, and process sheets using appropriate tooling and machinery as provided.
Cross-train in other assembly positions, participate and support continuous improvement activities, perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**
High school degree or equivalent
Ability to work 2 nd or 3 rd shift
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good manual dexterity and eye/hand/finger coordination for handling small electronic and mechanical
components and wiring assemblies
Visual acuity or correctable vision, color vision
Lifting up to 50 pounds
**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**
Prior Manufacturing and/or Soldering experience
**Operations Associate II**
**83577BR**
EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full- time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
BAE Systems Electronic Systems is the global innovator behind game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact for our customers and the communities we serve.
BAE Systems Fort Wayne, Indiana is part of the Electronic Systems Sector supporting the Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) segment providing flight and mission-critical products to commercial and military customers around the world.
We are currently accepting applicants to support our production needs. The Operations Associate II positions are Union represented (IUE-CWA) and have a current starting wage of $21.00 an hour and a night shift differential of $1.10 an hour for worked performed on 2nd and 3rd shift. An excellent low cost benefit package is offered along with a tuition reimbursement program and 401k.
The Operations Associate II will perform a variety of duties to assemble, modify, and/or rework components, cables, electronic and microelectronic (hybrids) assemblies, controls and other items to specific written instructions, wiring lists and diagrams, routing instructions, and process sheets using appropriate tooling and machinery as provided.
Cross-train in other assembly positions, participate and support continuous improvement activities, perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**
High school degree or equivalent
Ability to work 2 nd or 3 rd shift
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good manual dexterity and eye/hand/finger coordination for handling small electronic and mechanical
components and wiring assemblies
Visual acuity or correctable vision, color vision
Lifting up to 50 pounds
**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**
Prior Manufacturing and/or Soldering experience
**Operations Associate II**
**83577BR**
EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression
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Operations associate job description example 3
RRD operations associate job description
The Associate - Operations Leadership program is a full-time, entry-level role that provides a twelve-month training program to prepare you for an operational leadership position in one of our manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S.
The program is designed to offer comprehensive training in all areas of the manufacturing facility to learn the RRD solutions and manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
+ Lean several production rotations and learn the six core plant business functions: manufacturing, logistics, operations, administration, human resources, and finance.
+ Shadow position-specific positions and then perform in those roles for a period of time to complete each "rotation"
+ Assist Plant Leaders in the everyday functions of the facility as learning opportunities arise. There will be many and they will vary according to the situation
+ Attend plant meetings both internal and external
+ Continue to read publications about the print and manufacturing industries in order to increase your understanding of the field
Required Skills
+ Motivated to succeed
+ Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
+ Understanding of basic business practices
+ High energy level, excellent customer service skills, and a strong work ethic
+ Self-Confident
+ Written and Verbal communication prowess
+ Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Required Experience
+ Bachelor's degree (4 years) or demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience
+ Strong computer skills including Word and Excel
+ Prior internship in a manufacturing company/environment is a plus
+ Knowledge of the printing process is a plus
About RRD
At RRD, our people make a difference every day - in production, working with customers, or behind the scenes in a support role. They know how to manage the job and exceed expectations. Founded in 1846, RRD is a global company that employs over 25,000 people in 40 countries across the globe. For a challenging and rewarding career opportunity with an innovative industry leader, consider starting or continuing your career with RRD!
RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer
The program is designed to offer comprehensive training in all areas of the manufacturing facility to learn the RRD solutions and manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
+ Lean several production rotations and learn the six core plant business functions: manufacturing, logistics, operations, administration, human resources, and finance.
+ Shadow position-specific positions and then perform in those roles for a period of time to complete each "rotation"
+ Assist Plant Leaders in the everyday functions of the facility as learning opportunities arise. There will be many and they will vary according to the situation
+ Attend plant meetings both internal and external
+ Continue to read publications about the print and manufacturing industries in order to increase your understanding of the field
Required Skills
+ Motivated to succeed
+ Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
+ Understanding of basic business practices
+ High energy level, excellent customer service skills, and a strong work ethic
+ Self-Confident
+ Written and Verbal communication prowess
+ Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Required Experience
+ Bachelor's degree (4 years) or demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience
+ Strong computer skills including Word and Excel
+ Prior internship in a manufacturing company/environment is a plus
+ Knowledge of the printing process is a plus
About RRD
At RRD, our people make a difference every day - in production, working with customers, or behind the scenes in a support role. They know how to manage the job and exceed expectations. Founded in 1846, RRD is a global company that employs over 25,000 people in 40 countries across the globe. For a challenging and rewarding career opportunity with an innovative industry leader, consider starting or continuing your career with RRD!
RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024