Apprentice

Performs assigned work tasks and may attend scheduled classes and complete related study

OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of the Production Manager (Apprenticeship Manager):

   -    Learn how the company operates and the requirements of the production environment,

   -    Develop skills in an industrial environment,

   -    Apply theoretical courses acquired during the apprenticeship phases,

   -   Conduct studies on production processes to improve their operation.

Its actions are part of the site's Quality - Hygiene - Safety - Environment policy and in accordance with current procedures (ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, SGS standards).

POSITION PROFILE (Main purpose of position and interdependencies)

- Internal

  -   Belong to the engineering team

  -   Under responsibility of Operational Production Manager

  -   Strong relationships with Production, HSE and Maintenance departments

- External

  -   Suppliers,

  -   External companies,

  -   Customers, auditors, and visitors

MAJOR JOB DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES (KPIs)

• Global :

• Conduct studies to improve production processes,
• Develop new processes,
• Join the Production Unit Management team and participate in simple daily tasks,
• Participate in ensuring compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental regulations in all phases of chemical product packaging.

• Organizational:

• Lead assigned process improvement projects. This may be partial or complete, depending on     the complexity of the project and the employees’ experience.
• Provide progress updates to Production Managers and production teams.

• Technical expectations:

• Produce technical study reports.

• Autonomy:

• Identify equipment, service, and subcontracting needs.
• Draft technical specifications in collaboration with the engineering teams.
• Issue calls for tenders, analyze proposals, and select suppliers.
• Track orders through on-site delivery, in collaboration with the purchasing and logistics departments.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education/training, experience, and certifications)

- Two-year post-secondary education (chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering, etc.) with registration as an apprentice at an engineering school.

- Technical English.

- Proficiency in office software.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

- Knowledge of chemical risks, where to find this information, and how to interpret it.

- Tenacity, perseverance, rigor, and confidentiality.

- Committed to continuous improvement,

- Open to constructive criticism

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under typical positions)

• Site in Briare- Loiret France

ORGANIZATION CHART (Current and future)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

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The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

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