STRIP POLISH LEAD OPERATOR

Ethicon, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies is recruiting for a Strip Polish Lead Operator located in Cornelia, GA.
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JOB SUMMARY 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.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Under limited supervision, general direction, and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position.
·        All of the essential functions listed for Needles Strip Polishing Operator (PG 21) plus the following.
·        Provides central leadership and coordination for manufacturing operations within the Strip Polishing department.
·        Serves as Subject Matter Expert in the Strip Polishing processes.
·        Work in team environment behaving in a CREDO based respectful manner.
·        Comply with all federally regulated programs.
·        Adhere to J&J environmental and safety policies and guidelines.
·        Comply with all job specific safety procedures and utilize PPE when necessary.
·        Comply with quality system requirements as defined within procedures and instructions.
·        Use microscope and measurement equipment as specified.
·        Oversee and coach associates through basic performance problems ·        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.
·        Collaborate with Supervisor on all department performance and operator issues, coordinating priorities with other shift Leads.
·        Train New personnel in the area.
·        Support projects and validations as needed.
·        Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of the department.
·        Prepare weekly staffing plan for the area.
·        Order Raw Materials to warehouse as needed.
·        Leads Crossover meetings.
·        Promotes a safety focused culture and the Good Saves program within his Shift.
·        Ensures that employees within shift are adhering to GMPs, GDPs and acting in accordance to their process specifications.
·        Responsible for ensuring sustainability of the 6S program.
·        Responsible for maintaining all assigned work areas safe, clean and in good operating condition ·        Opens work orders if repairs are required in the facilities or the equipment.
·        Reports any associates who are not behaving in accordance with the J&J established policies to the Line Facilitator or Manufacturing Manager as applicable.
·        Escalates any major safety, quality or equipment downtime situation to the Shift - Line Facilitator or the Manufacturing Manager as applicable.
·        Demonstrates leadership qualities.
Create and actively pursue a team-based, non-threatening environment designed to promote teamwork and open exchange of ideas.
·        Ensure cross shift participation.
Frequently identify and communicate progress and areas of improvement to team members.
·        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 ·        Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures ·        Performs other duties assigned as needed Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION ·        High school diploma is required ·        Generally, Requires 4-6 Years Work Experience ·        General Math Skills required (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Averages, Rounding etc.) ·         Strip Polishing experience across all product types (PS and Cardio needles) is preferred ·        On-the-Job Training experience preferred ·        Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers and management.
·        Ability to perform duties in accordance with policies and procedures.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS ·        Ability to work within end-state guidance to achieve results.
·        Demonstrated knowledge of Good Manufacturing Principles and practices, and Good Documentation Principles and procedures required.
·        Knowledge of CIM and JDE required.
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.
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