Location: Athens,GA, USA
Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to join our TEAM in Athens, GA!
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Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recruiting for a Operations Manager, located in Athens, Georgia. In this role you will be accountable for manufacturing Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose (ORC) raw material components for the Ethicon Biosurgery business, meeting the needs of our customers and patients worldwide. The leader in this role will sustain an impactful organization through steadfast focus on safety, product quality, plant productivity, teamwork and employee engagement. This position will report to the Senior Operations Manager for the ORC Business Unit.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Ensure training for individual and team development.
+ Encourage employee empowerment.
+ Maintain operating procedures and systems and be directly responsible for maintaining production within established budget, compliance, and quality standards.
+ Establish and implement annual objectives consistent with the business plan.
+ Maintain a program for data collection and analysis to provide surveillance for management systems compliance and as a base for process and cost improvements.
+ Fully support the programs and goals related to plant safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental programs to provide a safe and healthy workplace.
+ Ensure compliance with all voluntary, regulatory, and statutory management systems: OSHA (PSM and VPP), EPA/EPD (RMP and ISO14001), FDA (cGMP's and Q7A), and DEA. Follows all company and site policies and procedures.
+ Assumes day to day responsibility for production, the physical plant, and safety and welfare of the personnel within and serves as an employee advocate.
+ Proactively identifies and investigates causes of process, process equipment, and operating procedures resulting in environmental or process safety incidents.
+ Ensures coordination with the environmental department to maintain compliance with wastewater discharge permits, air pollution control permits, and maintains and operates the EMS in production areas.
+ Follow all applicable aspects of the site Environmental Management System as it pertains to normal job duties.
+ Participates on investigative teams and site group initiatives (e.g. PHAs, etc.).
+ Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
**Qualifications**
Education:
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related field from a four-year college or university; six to ten years of applicable industrial experience preferably in the pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience and Skills:
Required:
+ Minimum of 6 years' experience in a GMP or regulated environment
+ Strong leadership and team-building skills.
+ Leadership experience
+ Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
Preferred:
+ Experience in handling chemicals with a consistent track record of safety and industrial hygiene would be a plus
+ Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and chemical processing principles
Other:
+ Proficient in English.
+ This position may require up to 10% domestic & international travel
+ The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
+ The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
This job posting is anticipated to close on December 13, 2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on to accept additional applications.
Why join Johnson & Johnson?
Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
+ Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year
+ Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
+ Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year
+ Work, Personal, and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
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