Lead Manufacturing Operator

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Assembly

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine.

We are searching for the best talent for a Lead Manufacturing Operator to be onsite in Athens, Georgia (USA)!

Are you interested in joining a team that is helping improve patient care and drive innovation? At Johnson & Johnson, we blend heart, science, and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity. Apply today for this exciting opening to support us at our pharmaceutical plant!

The Lead Manufacturing Operator performs duties related to the preparation and manufacture of intermediate or finished products for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Narcotic products, or medical device raw material components, according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and as regulated by quality, environmental, and safety agencies (FDA, EPA, OSHA, DEA, etc.). In addition to conducting the duties of a Manufacturing Operator, the Lead will also assume responsibility for coordinating and prioritizing activities of operators on their shift on behalf of their supervisor and performing various support activities for assigned shift/plant. There are no direct reports; however, this position will assign specific tasks and responsibilities on a shift-by-shift basis based upon production schedule and priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support shift's supervisor and coordinate and prioritize operator activities to effectively manage production schedule, and monitor operators' progress throughout shift as needed.
• Independently operate all production processes within assigned area and optimally follows detailed instructions.
• Follow and accurately complete batch records/logs, SAP transactions, and other documentation associated with all production processes to ensure efficient operations and compliance with cGMP and SOPs.
• Independently and effectively demonstrate operation of dryers, centrifuges, mills, reactors, water systems, DCS, and PLC control systems and appropriately respond to alarms and interlocks.
• Reconfigure the plant for next process and perform comprehensive troubleshooting on production processes and various ancillary support processes; perform troubleshooting on equipment such as dryers and centrifuges as well as troubleshoot DCS/PLC controls and failure issues; resolve recurring/common problems involving tangible variables; and recognize abnormal operation of instrumentation.
• Complete process sampling requirements following applicable schedules and techniques, and follow process and utility flow diagrams.
• Transport materials of varying weight according to established safety guidelines, using material handling equipment and additional assistance as required.
• Perform all duties with attention to quality, safety, and environmental matters including: wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE); recognizing, reporting, and appropriately responding to hazards in the work area (spills/accidents/near misses); maintaining proper housekeeping at all times; and properly labeling and storing chemicals.
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of process safety management (PSM) and participate in a PSM review or audit to identify and recommend areas in need to attention/improvement for process redesign.
• Follow all applicable aspects of the site Environmental Management System as it pertains to normal job duties.
• Handle controlled substance in compliance with applicable State and local laws and J&J requirements.
• Continuously seek ways to simplify or improve products, services, systems, and processes to achieve business goals (e.g., improve yield, cycle time, quality, and efficiency).
• Make a positive contribution through demonstration of ability to provide training to co-workers as needed and/or assigned; to improve upon current operations practices and systems; and to learn new skills, procedures, and processes.
• As needed, support training and knowledge transfer of manufacturing equipment and chemical processing to operators across multiple production areas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of a High School or equivalent diploma is required; Vocational, Technical/Trade, or Associates certificate/degree preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Required:

• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience
• Minimum 6 months’ work experience in similar chemical, pharmaceutical, or industry that adheres to cGMP environment
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment, tools, and hand/fork trucks
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and chemical processing principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of potential failure modes for process related equipment and ability to recommend remedial actions
• Basic Math skills (i.e., Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals), the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to calculate figures and amounts (i.e., proportions, percentages, area, and volume), as well as the ability to perform conversions from metric units to English units and vice versa
• Demonstrated basic computer navigation skills (e.g., ability to enter data into programs/software applications and use software applications for email, word processing, spreadsheets and other job-specific needs) and ability to run various reports
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to communicate and effectively work as part of a team environment, influencing people in opinions and attitudes
• Take initiative as problems or opportunities arise, as well as the ability to perform various tasks while paying attention to detail, without a loss of production

Preferred:

• Knowledge of DCS (e.g., DeltaV) and SAP systems (preferably S/4 Hana)
• Experience writing plant/operational status description, quality, and/or safety assessments and operating procedures
• Experience with people leadership/supervision and/or training/development of other operators/personnel (direct or indirect reports)

OTHER:

• Requires proficiency in English (to read, write, and understand) to effectively interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, government regulations, and procedure manuals
• Must be willing and able to meet the physical demands of this job which include: standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, and reaching with hands and arms; frequently required to talk and listen; working from ladders or platforms up to 30 feet in the air; lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 40 lbs.; and observing through close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus
• Must be able to qualify for respiratory protective equipment use
• While working in this job the employee may be frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold
• Requires ability to work onsite during rotating 12-hour shifts (e.g., 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM / 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM) which includes days and nights and alternating weekends, in support of continuous operations and work overtime / extra hours depending on business needs
• May require up to 10% domestic & international travel based on the business needs

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Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, AI Judgement Integration, Assembly Operations, Communication, Data Savvy, Execution Focus, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Plant Operations, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Maintenance, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Quality Auditing, Repair Management, Safety-Oriented, Technologically Savvy