Manufacturing Supervisor (multiple positions)

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to join our Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Supply Chain organization located in Wilson, North Carolina.

While this role will ultimately support the site operations located in Wilson NC, this role will also be required to support the project phase across both design & construction. For the project design phase, the role will require you to be present with our design teams in the Greater Philadelphia region. Once the design phase is completed, this role will support the construction and operational start-up of the site. For this, you will be required to be on site in Wilson, NC. Based on your current location the hiring team will work with you to determine travel and relocation arrangements. In steady state, we expect travel to be less than 10%.

J&J is expanding our manufacturing capacity with $2 billion investment to support strong portfolio growth and continue delivering breakthrough innovation and transformational medicines for patients. The new facility will expand production of innovative biologic medicines in areas including oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. J&J’s significant supply chain investment ensures a resilient and reliable future supply of medicines to meet accelerating demand for our current portfolio of medicines and our future innovations.

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 athttps://www.jnj.com/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

The Manufacturing Supervisor will supervise assigned manufacturing activities to ensure their efficient operation in safety, environmental, cost, quality and production in alignment with the Site Vision. This individual will partner and collaborate within and across all functions to optimize site performance and create consistency of expectations and opportunities. This individual is responsible for fostering site pride, a team-oriented culture and Accountable for achieving production targets while maintaining cost controls and compliance.

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for maintaining a high caliber team through effective leadership of: Performance Management, Succession Planning and Talent Management, Recruiting and Staffing, and Training and Development processes. This individual creates and maintains an environment that serves as a learning atmosphere and fosters diversity and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all activities within the Operations function in compliance with corporate, cGMP, EHS, and other regulatory requirements.
• This individual is accountable to maintain area and operating equipment and to assist in maintaining procedures and systems such as SAP-PM in a manner that assures production is achieved per established production plan, budget and quality standards.
• The Manufacturing Team leader will lead the execution of the area business plan, including providing input on the site Cascade, annual budgets, capital plans, project prioritization, compliance and organization development plans. Translates strategic and tactical plans to foster their teams understanding of their contribution to achieving higher level goals including area, site and company business objectives.
• Responsible for effectively communicating within the operations and across organizational boundaries. This includes timely communication and cooperation with other shifts and areas as appropriate to ensure that the needs of the site are met.
• The Manufacturing Team Leader will help to establish and then monitor metrics which will serve as a key method of communication while establishing and maintaining a climate of open communication, engagement and ownership.
• Participates/assists with programs to attain safety, industrial hygiene, environmental and quality goals to provide a safe, healthy and compliant workplace.
• Encourage employee participation in these programs by: assuring personnel train on safety, health, environmental and quality policies and enforcing compliance with these policies; conducting audits with peers; supporting initiatives to maintain a high standard of site safety, health, environmental and quality performance.
• The Manufacturing Team Leader is responsible for production schedule attainment of their team.
• Collaborates with staff to address schedule delays and issues, develop efficient production schedule, coordinate resource allocation to support MPS changes and maintain the visual schedule. This includes resolution of Quality issues through collaboration with QA SME and team members.
• The Manufacturing Team Lead maintains a significant presence in the work areas to observe, support and participate in problem-solving. Understands all processes within area of responsibility and relevant processes and helps facilitate resolution of issues that cross operations boundaries.
• This individual will also be accountable to ensure the area is prepared for internal and external audits and participate in audits as necessary.
• The Manufacturing Team Leader drives documentation and housekeeping practices to assure a continuous state of inspection readiness.
• Assist in the preparation of departmental budget and carries out duties in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and guidelines including FDA, EPA, and OSHA.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and open communication.
• Lead by example and strive to perform to high standards at all times in compliance with Credo and Leadership Behaviors. Act as a role model for all colleagues within the Operations department.
• This position may require international travel for extended periods for training

Key Business Result:

• Customer Service Levels / OTS / OTD / OTIF / LIFR
• Inventory KPIs
• Quality – Critical Observations / Field Escalations / CAPA Closure
• Cost Improvement plans
• EHS&S – Good Saves, Significant Good Saves, Lost Working Days

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• B.S. degree, with at least 6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience or equivalent military experience.
• Working knowledge of cGMP’s in a biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is preferred.
• The ability to apply basic project management skills to complete assigned projects effectively and consistently to meet challenging schedules is required.
• Experience managing others.
• Influencing skills, partnering and collaboration skills, analytical skills and good oral and written presentation skills are required, with a demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries.
• 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.
• Knowledge of FDA/EMEA regulatory requirements related to biologics and/or pharmaceuticals, preferred.
• Maintain high ethical standards and integrity through Credo-based actions.

Preferred:

• Experience of Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.
• Experience of DCS (e.g Delta V), SCADA and PLC systems.
• Experience of SAP or other business systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching with hands and arms, and using hands to finger, handle or feel; frequently required to talk, hear, taste and smell; must have the ability to work from ladders or platforms up to 30 feet in the air and the ability to lift, push or pull up to 40 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to qualify for respiratory protective equipment use.

Preferred Qualification:

• 6+ months of work experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or other industry that complies with cGMP environment.
• Knowledge of DCS and SAP systems.
• Basic PC navigation such as the ability to enter data into programs/software applications.

This job posting is anticipated to close on 12/27/2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available onhttps://www.careers.jnj.comto accept additional applications.

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year

Additional information can be found through the link below.

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: -https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

Summary

• Job titleManufacturing Supervisor (multiple positions)
• FunctionSupply Chain Manufacturing
• Sub functionManufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations
• CategorySupervisor, Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations (PL5)
• LocationWilson, North Carolina, United States
• Date postedDec 11 2024
• Requisition number00001LF9