Lead Manufacturing Technician

Johnson & Johnson•Wilson, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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 https://www.jnj.com/. We are searching for the best talent for a Lead Manufacturing Technician to be based in Wilson, NC. An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Years of Experience:10-15 years
Education: Trade School or Equivalent
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Follow instructions.
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Working knowledge of cGMP's in a biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills to build productive relationships, collaborate effectively, and work well within a team while treating others with dignity and respect.
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic supply chain environment, with the ability to act quickly and with accountability to meet organizational goals.
Cultural sensitivity and ability to thrive in a multi-cultural and matrixed environment.
Maintain high ethical standards and integrity through Credo-based actions.
Needs to be mobile and able to independently transport themselves between various sites/locations, as dictated by the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.
Is frequently required to communicate with coworkers.
Needs to perform gowning procedures in applicable areas.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, reach with hand and arms for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift, push or pull up to 40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Agile Manufacturing
Analytics Dashboards
Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC)
Data Compilation
Data Savvy
Gap Analysis
Issue Escalation
Operational Excellence
Pharmaceutical Industry
Plant Operations
Proactive Behavior
Problem Solving
Process Optimization
Project Administration
Quality Auditing

Responsibilities

Responsible for quality and maintaining the highest standards in compliance and safety within company policies, procedures and all applicable regulations in alignment with the Site Vision.
Independently execute manufacturing or manufacturing-support processes according to standard operating procedures and current curriculum.
Accurately complete documentation in SOP’s, logbooks and other GMP documents and/or systems.
Execute technical processes in assigned areas.
Maintain equipment and instruments.
Accountable for maintaining a working knowledge of basic cGMP requirements to ensure adherence to compliance policies and regulations.
Support schedule adjustments to meet production, material receipt and shipping requirements.
Retrieve and analyze trend charts and process data on trained procedures.
Verify and enter production parameters per SOP and Batch Records.
Demonstrate training progression through assigned curriculum.
Support the ongoing production schedule by reporting to work on-time and according to the shift schedule.
Ensure materials are available for production.
Attend departmental and other scheduled meetings.
Accountability for quality, safety and compliance in GMP environment.
Wear the appropriate PPE when working in manufacturing and other hazardous working environments.
Proactively maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Take necessary action to eliminate safety hazards and communicate to others any observed unsafe behaviors
Adhere to the safety code of Conduct & J&J EHS policies and attend all required EHS training.
Carry out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines including FDA, EPA and OSHA.
Offer suggestions and follow up on process improvements related to safety, compliance, cost, yield and productivity.
Responsible for audit preparation and participation
Provide ideas for continuous improvement & foster a sense of curiosity.
Champions programs and initiatives that support our business, environment and communities
Review and understand non-conformances
Learn new skills, procedures and processes as assigned by management and continue to develop professionally.
Exercise independent leadership skills as outlined by J&J’s Leadership Imperatives.
Practice good interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrate positive team-oriented approach in the daily execution of procedures.
Promote and work within a team environment.
Operates as an expert user.
SME understanding of the process, consistently troubleshooting complex issues.
Writes, revises and reviews SOPs and Work Instructions.
Leads continuous improvement projects and process improvement initiatives, bringing forward ideas proactively.
Supports FATs/SATs representing operations.