• Senior Operations Supervisor

    J&J Family of Companies (Gurabo, PR)


    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

    Job Function:

    Supply Chain Manufacturing

    Job Sub** **Function:

    Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations

    Job Category:

    People Leader

    All Job Posting Locations:

    Gurabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America

    Job Description:

    About Innovative Medicine

     

    Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

     

    Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

     

    Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

     

    We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Operations Supervisor to be in Gurabo, PR!

     

    This is an experienced professional with high technical expertise, responsible for fulfilling the production/manufacturing schedule requirements in terms of quantity and due dates maintaining the highest quality standards in compliance with company policies and procedures, and all applicable regulations.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Plan day to day of manufacturing and/or packaging functional areas assigned; and be responsible for the supervision, mentoring, and development of assigned personnel.

    + Collaborate and influence business partners; be a servant leader and promote diversity and inclusion.

    + Monitor and control the manufacturing process for its efficiency (yields, scrap, equipment downtime, personnel attendance, etc.) and coordinate services from supporting departments to maintain the department efficiency, productivity and compliance.

    + Be responsible for developing and updating all areas SOP’s, JHA, Batch Records, forms and log books to reflect the process and to be fully aligned with cGMP’s and EHS requirements.

    + Perform systematic walkthroughs audits of the operational floor to ensures compliance with cGMP’s, EHS at all times.

    + Be responsible for on time and complete investigation of deviations on its area of control.

    + Ensure that validation and startup of the equipment and processes are performed as scheduled. Measure and monitor process performance and make suggestions for corrective actions as needed.

    + Effectively participate in regulatory and internal audits of area of responsibility.

    + Manage recruitment and staffing process and carry out special assignments/projects, as required.

    Qualifications

    Education:

    + A minimum of Bachelor's degree is required. Focus degree in Business Administration, Science, Pharmacy, Engineering or other related field is preferred

    + Aseptic Techniques, DEx and/or Six Sigma Certifications (i.e. Yellow Belt and Green Belt) are highly preferred

    Experience and Skills:

    Required:

    + At least four (4) years of experience in a manufacturing regulated industry

    + Experience in the Pharmaceutical Parenteral industry environment

    + Supervisory or team/group leader experience

    + Solid understanding of machines, including their designs, uses and maintenance

    + Good knowledge of scientific investigation processes

    + Regulatory compliance, safety and environmental controls knowledge

    + Proficiency in English and Spanish languages (verbal and written)

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (i.e., Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Basic operational knowledge of SAP and Trackwise

    Preferred:

    + Knowledge of business and management principals involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources

    + Knowledge in disinfecting process

    + Knowledge in parenteral fill and finish including lyophilization process

    + Solid understanding in statistics and its applications

    Other:

    + Flexibility and availability to support all shifts, extended hours, holidays and weekends.

    + The position requires up to ten percent (10%) domestic and international travel.

     

    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.

    Required Skills:

    Preferred Skills:

    Agile Manufacturing, Business Behavior, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Communication, Data Analysis, Developing Others, Gap Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Manufacturing Standards, Operational Excellence, Pharmaceutical Industry, Plant Operations, Process Optimization, Project Administration, Supervision