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Department Lead Operator

Johnson & Johnson
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jun 2025

About the role

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 Deliver

Job Sub Function:

Warehouse & Distribution

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Irving, Texas, United States of America

Job Description:

About MedTech

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

We are searching for the best talent for Department Lead Operator to be in Irving, Texas.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Under and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and company procedures and guidelines:

  • Executes and monitors manufacturing processes according to operational procedures. Establishes priorities based on production schedule.
  • Participates in cleaning equipment and clean rooms as necessary.
  • Takes readings of equipment and systems.
  • Verifies and interprets parameters to ensure compliance.
  • Takes samples and performs tests during process according to standard procedures. Participates in projects focused on process development and/or improvement, cost controls and new product manufacturing.
  • Performs equipment maintenance, conditioning, standardization and calibration as needed.
  • Troubleshoots equipment issues.
  • Handles, stores and disposes of hazardous and nonhazardous materials in compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements.
  • Handles chemicals appropriately using required safety equipment.
  • Participates in the execution of validation/revalidation protocols.
  • Performs all essential functions listed for Lead Operator (PG 22)
  • Oversees and coaches associates through basic performance problems
  • Coordinates and leads day-to-day activities in the production manufacturing area as necessary, in alignment with immediate or direct supervision.
  • Delivers department outputs daily for assigned shift
  • Monitors assigned area and reallocates resources as necessary to meet schedule requirements within the department.
  • Collaborates with Supervisors on all department performance and operator issues, coordinating priorities with other shift Leads.
  • Trains new personnel in the area.
  • Ensures training adherence and on time completions for the shift.
  • Supports projects and validations as needed.
  • Ensures cleanliness and housekeeping maintenance of assigned area.
  • Supports preparation of weekly staffing plan for the area.
  • Requests raw materials from warehouse as needed.
  • Leads Tier 1 meetings.
  • Ensures schedule/plan attainment.
  • Provides recommendations and opportunities for OEE improvements.
  • Promotes a safety focused culture and the Good Saves program in assigned area.
  • Ensures that employees within shift are adhering to GMPs, GDPs and acting in accordance to their process specifications.
  • Supports and sustains 6S program.
  • Maintains a safe, clean and well organized work area 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 Supervisor or Manufacturing Manager.
  • Escalates major safety, quality or equipment downtime situation to the shift Supervisor or Manufacturing Manager
  • Demonstrates leadership qualities to c

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