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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing:

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Assembly

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Grecia, Costa Rica

Job Description:

About Med Tech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

About Cardiovascular

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for Experienced Production Supervisor.

Purpose:

Provides direct support to production lines. Ensures that the manufacturing process meets validated parameters, and the product meets specifications. Supervises production associates to comply with production schedule program in accordance with the Quality System, health, safety and environmental (EHS) requirements and company policies, while ensuring that human resources, machinery, equipment, and materials are used effectively and efficiently.

You will be responsible for:

Under limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position is:

• Responsible for providing leadership and technical knowledge for daily manufacturing operations and ensuring that established metrics, including production, quality, waste, and cycle time, are met.

• Provides specific technical knowledge to support special projects, pilot operations, product, and process improvements, and when required also provides information to develop capital expenses forecasts and equipment / spare parts purchase budgets to support business needs.

• Supervises production personnel and collaborates with support departments to meet or exceed the goals and objectives of the Business Unit, in alignment with those in the company and franchise.

• Responsible for ensuring the compliance of health, safety and environment policies and procedures; provides support to initiatives related to ergonomics and safety programs.

• Ensures that manufacturing activities are carried out in accordance with the Quality System, making efforts to improve the quality and compliance culture.

• Manages the effective and efficient use of human resources, equipment, and materials to optimize performance.

• Supports awards and recognition programs, participates in employee development, acts as a mentor, and promotes talent.

• Drives Lean Manufacturing efforts, including maintenance of performance metrics, line balancing, manufacturing continuous flow, inventory reduction efforts, and good manufacturing practices in order and cleaning.

• Executes or supervises the data captured in the necessary systems, such as JDE, Kronos, and others.

• Supports process transfers and the introduction of new products.

• Executes specific validation activities.

• Coordinates communication activities with production associates

• Identifies and supports the resolution of labor problems in coordination with the Human Resources department.

• Develops and maintains a culture based on our Credo.

• Under general supervision, supports the investigation, implementation, and documentation of corrective and preventive actions to improve operational performance and to comply with the requirements of the Quality System, such as NCR, CAPA, audit observations and others.

• Under general supervision, conducts and documents training of associate training programs and ensures that scheduled dates, are met on time

• 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

Qualifications / Requirements:

Experience and education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or other Engineering related with position.

2-4 years’ experience in similar positions preferably in the medical industry.

Required knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications/licenses and affiliations

• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and documentation, preferably in the medical industry

• Knowledge in the Quality System requirements

• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Quality Controls and Production Controls

• Practical knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Office, ERP system)

• Good leadership and teamwork skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to make customer-centered decisions

• Proven initiative, creativity, and assertiveness

• Basic understanding of environmental, health and safety (EHS) standards

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Assembly Operations, Coaching, Controls Compliance, Data Savvy, Developing Others, Efficiency Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Plant Operations, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Maintenance, Process Oriented, Technologically Savvy, Troubleshooting