Manufacturing Supervisor Iii

Description - External**Johnson & Johnson companies are equal opportunity employers"**At Johnson & Johnson, the largest healthcare company in the world, we come together with one purpose: to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.Diversity & Inclusion are essential to continue building our history of pioneering and innovation, which has been impacting the health of more than 1 billion patients and consumers every day for more than 130 years.Regardless of your race, belief, sexual orientation, religion or any other trait, YOU are welcome in all open positions at the largest healthcare company in the world.When You Join Johnson & Johnson, Your Next Move Could Mean Our Next Breakthrough.**MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR III**Provide direct support to the manufacturing production lines.Ensures that the manufacturing process complies with its specifications and that the product meets material qualifications.Supervises production associates to meet production schedules in compliance with the Quality System, EHS and company policies while ensuring that human, capital and material resources are used effectively and efficiently.**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Is responsible for coordinating and/or supporting the investigation and implementation of corrective and preventive actions to improve operating performance and to comply with requirements of the Quality system such as NCR, CAPA, audit observations and others.Delivers year-over-year cost improvements, including productivity improvements and reductions of defects.Plans, coach line coordinators, executes and documents training programs for associates and ensures on-time completion of training requirements.- Responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership for daily manufacturing operations and ensuring established metrics (Safety, Quality and Compliance, Production Waste, Efficiency, Cycle Time and Continuous Improvement) are met- Provides specific technical expertise to support special projects, pilot operations, product and process improvements; and provides input to develop capital expense forecast and equipment/spare parts budgets to support business needs- Supervises production personnel and collaborates with support functions to meet or exceed the goals and objectives of the Business Unit and in alignment with those of the Plant and the Franchise.- Responsible for ensuring adherence to Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures; provides support to ongoing initiatives related to safety and ergonomics programs- Ensures that manufacturing activities are performed in compliance with the Quality System and drives efforts to enhance a culture of quality and compliance- Manages the effective and efficient utilization of human, capital, and material resources to optimize performance- Supports rewards and recognition programs, participates in the development of employees, acts as a mentor, and promotes talent- Drives Lean Manufacturing efforts, including the maintenance of performance metrics, line balancing, continuous flow manufacturing, inventory reduction efforts, and good housekeeping practices.- Executes or supervises data entry on required systems, such as JDE, Kronos, and others- Supports process transfers and the introduction of new products- Execute validation activities- Coordinates communication activities with manufacturing associates- Identifies and supports the resolution of labor issues in coordination with the Human Resources department- Develops and maintains a Credo-based culture.- Level of responsibility: Under general supervision, supports the investigation and implementation of corrective and preventive actions to improve operating performance and to comply with requirements of the Quality system such as NCR, CAPA, audit observations and others.Under general supervision, executes and documents training programs for associates and ensures on-time completion of training requirements.- Lead and/or provide support to projects (CIP or quality).- Develop and execute the cross training with the associates in her/his manufacturing lines- The characteristics of the working environment described here are representative that any employee can face while performing their job functions.For individuals with temporary disabilities reasonable accommodations could be made to be hired and perform their essential functions.**Qualifications**Qualifications - External**XPERIENCE AND EDUCATION**- Bachelor's degree or equivalent minimum required, preferably in Engineering or technical field.- From 2 to 4 years of experience as production supervisor, 2 years in medical industry is preferred.**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS**- Knowledge of Quality System requirements- Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Quality Control and Production Control- Working knowledge of computer softw