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**Job Function: **
Supply Chain Manufacturing
**Job Sub Function: **
Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations
Job Category:
Business Enablement/Support
All Job Posting Locations:
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Job Description:
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 Manufacturing Technician to be based in Wilson, NC.
An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.
Role Summary
The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for performing manufacturing procedures and the execution of scheduled tasks within a GMP environment.
Key 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. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively and independently, time management, orientation towards action & solutions, ability to learn, and the ability to communicate & understand others.
- 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.
Minimum Qualification
- 0-3 years or more with trade school 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.
** Other Requirements**
- 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.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb, bend and stoop; and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift 20 lbs.
- Needs to perform gowning procedures to work in manufacturing core.
- 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.
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.
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**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Accountability, Agile Manufacturing, Analytics Dashboards, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Communication, Data Compilation, Data Savvy, Gap Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Industry Analysis, Operational Excellence, Pharmaceutical Industry, Plant Operations, Process Optimization, Process Oriented, Project Administration, Regulatory Compliance