ABS DOWNSTREAM LEAD

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking an ABS Downstream Lead   to join our Ethicon team located in Cornelia, GA.
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The ABS Downstream Lead   is responsible for providing operational support to the department; enabling and performing the processing of braided absorbable sutures in operations including skeining, scouring,  hot stretch, rack winding, annealing,  bulk spooling, mixing, coating, inspection, cleaning, heat tip/cut, and pack/seal; and ensuring processing of all braided absorbable sutures is in accordance with process specifications and procedures within an FDA regulated environment.
Daily activities also include training and basic troubleshooting of processes and equipment.
Responsible for using equipment for the assembly and processing tasks to produce finished products according to established specifications.
Accountable for adhering to all quality and safety guidelines.
Key Responsibilities.
Under limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position.
·      Operates production equipment to produce subassemblies or finished products.
·      Interprets instructions and specifications and uses to set up equipment.
·      Checks products on assembly line to confirm that they are properly assembled and removes defective products.
·      Cleans and maintains equipment as needed.
·      Notifies supervisor of maintenance and/or repairs needed on equipment.
·      Prepares accurate records/documentation related to quality and work in progress.
·      Troubleshoots minor production problems.
·        Must cross train on all jobs in department based on business need and be able to fill in for associates as needed.
·        Train personnel in the area.
See cross training jobs listed below.
·        Coordinate and lead day-to-day activities in the production manufacturing area as necessary, in alignment with immediate or direct supervision.
·        Responsible for delivering departments outputs daily for assigned shift.
·        Monitor assigned area and reallocate resources as necessary to meet schedule requirements within the department.
·        Prepare weekly staffing plan for the area.
·        Reports any associates who are not behaving in accordance with the J&J established policies to the Line Facilitator or Manufacturing Manager as applicable.
·        Demonstrate leadership by delegating work of others, gather information and complete reports as requested.
·        Demonstrates leadership by assisting in the hiring and review process, help schedule overtime, work assignments and vacations, move associates to level workloads and meet daily production requirements.
·        Demonstrates leadership qualities.
·        Create and actively pursue a team-based, non-threatening environment designed to promote teamwork and open exchange of ideas.
·        Leads Crossover meetings and ensures cross shift participation.
·        Frequently identify and communicate progress and areas of improvement to team members.
·        Responsible for schedule attainment.
·        Collaborate with Supervisor on all department performance and operator issues, coordinating priorities with other shift Leads.
·        Oversee and coach associates through basic performance problems.
·        Ensures that employees within shift are adhering to GMPs, GDPs and acting in accordance to their process specifications.
·        Responsible for training adherence for the shift.
·        Escalates any major safety, quality or equipment downtime situation to the Shift Line Facilitator or the Manufacturing Manager as applicable.
·        Promotes a safety focused culture and the Good Saves program within his Shift.
·        Responsible for ensuring sustainability of the 6S program.
·        Responsible for cleanliness of the area.
·        Responsible for maintaining all assigned work areas safe, clean and in good operating condition ·        Maintain and troubleshoot equipment.
·        Support projects and validations as needed.
·        Support others in troubleshooting equipment issues.
·        Provides recommendations and opportunities for OEE improvements.
·        Opens work orders if repairs are required in the facilities or the equipment.
·        Demonstrates consistently effective job performance that encompasses good quality and quantity of work, and dependability.
·        Communicates problems and potential solutions to supervisor, technician, engineer and incoming production shifts.
·        Demonstrates ability to manage complexity.
·        Promotes innovation and continuous learning to other associates.
·        Order Raw Materials to warehouse as needed.
·        Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level ·        For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable ·        Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures ·        Performs other duties assigned as needed Coating 1.      Set up coating equipment for particular product.
2.      Coat applicable suture products per process specification.
3.      Calculate percent solids of the coating solution and record data as required.
4.      Test coating solution periodically per specification.
5.      Clean coating equipment as required.
6.      Complete Device History Record and other related forms using Good Documentation Practices.
7.      Follow the Line Clearance Procedure.
Additional Job/ Position Requirements/ Responsibilities.
1.      Comply with quality system requirements as defined within procedures and instructions.
2.      Use test equipment (Starrett Gauge, Mitutoyo Gauge, Microscope, instron, etc.) where applicable.
3.      Utilize applicable software systems as needed for the job (e.
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ComplianceWire, ADAPTIV, etc.) 4.      Consistently meet required work performance targets (RE's), if applicable 5.      Support LEAN and Six Sigma Initiatives.
6.      Support Maintenance Excellence (ME2) including 6S and Operator Asset Care.
7.      Accurately complete records as defined within the job procedures (e.
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manual and/or electronic documentation).
8.      Perform other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
9.      Consistently meet required 10.    Training due date targets.
11.    Maintain certification for testing.
12.    Support LEAN and Six Sigma initiatives.
13.    Perform physical inventory and cycle counting of Extrusion in-process fiber.
Qualifications Qualifications ·       High school diploma, G.
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or equivalent skills, experience, or training.
·       Generally, Requires 2-4 Years Work Experience Ability to work independently, handle complexity, and take ownership of deliverables, as well as proven collaboration skills are required.
·       Computer skills.
·       Excellent communication and interpersonal relation skills.
·       Problem solving.
·       Ability to use laser mike, diameter gauge, hand-held diameter gauge, tension meter, read scales, tachometer, pyrometer, ruler, calculator, copier and label making equipment.
·       General knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
·       Maintain production records.
·       Basic math skills.
add, subtract, multiply, divide, average, percentages, tolerances.
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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.
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