Ethicon, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join the Ethicon Georgia Campus Technical Operations team, in Cornelia, GA or Athens, GAi!
Ethicon, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, has made meaningful contributions to surgery for more than 60 years from creating the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our dedication to help address the world's most pressing health care issues and improve and save more lives. Through Ethicon's surgical technologies and solutions including sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars and hemostats and our dedication to treat serious medical conditions like obesity and cancer worldwide, we deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact. For more information, visit www.ethicon.com
The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading all operations related to manufacturing, materials, facilities, distribution, engineering and maintenance to ensure smooth, continuous, efficient and controlled manufacture of products in support of the business' forecasts and inventory goals.
The position owns the production of biomaterial components in a Value Stream to fulfill global planning schedules, within specified quality and safety standards, and develops and provides direction to assigned direct staff. This position works closely with Engineering, Quality and line management to achieve business goals. This position manages department activities in the pursuit of organizational goals and leads year on year improvements within the Business unit.
Key Responsibilities:
• Leads the Value Stream results in the areas of safety, quality, cost and schedule; and initiates changes to address non-conformities.
• Maintains an environment of innovative continuous improvement, focusing on quality, cost reduction, process development and capacity.
• Manages supervisory and operations personnel, including developing people at all levels to grow within and beyond their current roles.
• Coordinates and plans with Franchise Operations Development in terms of new products or improvements to the products & production lines.
• Reviews and follows all regulatory, operational and personnel policies and procedures (safety, environmental, quality, employee relations), recommending changes as appropriate
Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• A degree in an engineering or technical field is helpful
• Generally requires (8-10) years related experience.
• 5 years of proven experience in manufacturing and/or equipment development and/or project management and/or installation and qualification is required.
• 3 years of proven experience leading people as a Facilitator and/or Manager is required
• Strong computer and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relation skills.
• Statistical and analytical problem solving.
• Work in a team environment behaving in a CREDO based respectful manner.
• Follow and enforce all regulatory requirements and company policies/procedures including but not limited to Quality System Regulations (QSR’s), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Standards of Behavior.
• Ensures safe working conditions and practices in the department.
• Use applicable software systems as needed for the job (e.g. MES, ComplianceWire, ADAPTIV, etc.)
• Support LEAN, Six Sigma, and Manufacturing Excellence (ME2) including 6S and Operator Asset Care.
• Supports Plant Diversity Process
Preferred:
• Experience in the medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• A Six Sigma and/or Process Excellence and/or Lean certification is preferred. If not certified, evidence of effective use of the tools.
• Working in a FDA regulated environment is preferred.
At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, candidates offered employment must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work.
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 .
Primary Location
United States-Georgia-Cornelia-655 Ethicon Circle
Other Locations
United States-Georgia-Athens
Organization
Ethicon Inc. (6045)
Job Function
Operations
Requisition ID
2206063295W
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