Line Facilitator

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

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Assembly

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Manatí, Puerto Rico, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Line Facilitator to be based on Manati, PR.

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

SECTION 2: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES* Under general direction and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Lead and drive an assigned group of people ensuring optimal use of equipment, personnel and materials.
• Identify, analyze and implement alternatives to improve product quality.  Lead and drive non-conformances investigation upon resolution.
• Drive and facilitate employee involvement to meet Quality and Compliance requirements.
• Track and monitor quality requirements and production’s needs.
• Monitors lines performance and work operations ensure that EPS rules are followed.
• Communicate operations status and issues to people involved in the manufacturing performance (IPT).
• Facilitate communication to associates.
• Create a CREDO based environment within his/her direct reports.
• Monitor and improve efficiency of direct reports to meet targets.
• Praise employees to promote a recognition environment.
• Apply company discipline policies and follow through behavior change.
• Analyze conflicts and problems on areas of responsibility and provide appropriate and timely responses.
• Enforce safe practices in the use of machinery and equipment.
• Maintain a safe environment anticipating and solving emerging situations.
• Report production daily.
• Request and use information from management that would help to do a better job in planning, organizing, communicating or facilitating employees.
• Identify, analyze and implement alternatives to reduce costs.
• Evaluate associates twice a year.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensure continuous improvement of operational processes Comply with all environmental, safety and occupational health policies (i.e., ISO14001 & OSHAS 18001)
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Performs other duties assigned as needed.

SECTION 3: EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION*

• Associate Degree is required, Bachelor's preferred (Science, Engineering or Business Administration major)
• A minimal of 6 or more years of related work experience will be required. For College Hire at least six (6) months of experience in the manufacturing regulated industry is required; previous COOP and/or internship experience will be considered.
• Experience in process engineering, automation engineering, supervision or similar role is preferred.
• Six Sigma or Lean certifications will be preferred.
• Advanced computer skills and use of software application(s) including MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Word) are required.
• Fully Bilingual (English and Spanish, oral and written) is required.
• Availability and flexibility to work in any of the three shifts is required. May require working / visiting all three shifts of the operation, working overtime and irregular hours.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to continuously stand and walk long distances.
• May require up to ten percent (10%) of travel.

SECTION 4: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS*

• This position will support a 12-hour night shift. Availability to work various schedules, which may include 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts and/or 12-hour daily shifts, including weekends and holidays is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with a focus on outstanding leadership ability.
• Position requires leadership skills in associate involvement and teamwork, initiative, creativity, assertiveness, attention to detail, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Must be and agile learner who can manage change and work under pressure achieving consistently high results in quality, efficiency, and compliance through individual and team efforts.
• Advance computer skills and use of software application(s).
• Planning, scheduling, progress measurement and negotiation skills.

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, Assembly Operations, Coaching, Controls Compliance, Data Savvy, Developing Others, Efficiency Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Plant Operations, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Maintenance, Process Oriented, Technologically Savvy, Troubleshooting