Line Coordinator 1 (overnights)

Job description

Ethicon Inc., a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Line Coordinator 1- Overnights to be located in San Angelo, Texas.

The Ethicon business offers a broad range of products, platforms and technologies-including sutures, hemostasis products, surgical staplers, trocars, energy devices and synthetic mesh devices-that are used in a wide variety of open and minimally invasive surgical procedures. Specialties include support for treatment of colorectal and thoracic conditions, women's health conditions, hernias, cancer and obesity. The Ethicon business combines products and services of two market leading legacy companies, both with long histories of medical innovation. Ethicon, Inc. based in Somerville, New Jersey, was founded more than 80 years ago as a pioneer in suture development and manufacturing, helping to transform the safety and effectiveness of surgery.

Under limited direction of the Facilitator, provides administrative and operational support to assigned manufacturing lines. Safely and efficiently executes daily tasks including entering and reviewing data, ordering materials for production, and coordinating manufacturing resources.

The Line Coordinator's responsibilities include:
• Orders raw materials/supplies through purchasing system.
• As required, enters data into Quality Management Systems i.e. NC, Audit, and CAPA. Assists with investigations/corrective actions/product dispositions as required.
• Creates mark-ups of procedures to ensure accuracy of documentation changes.
• Labels and segregates nonconforming materials.
• Keeps accurate and legible records; conducts final review of Batch Records as required.
• Confirms line metrics are up-to-date.
• Confirms all associate training is up-to-date. Assists in training associates for compliance with all regulatory, corporate, and local policies as required.
• Monitors attendance for Facilitator approval and investigates discrepancies as needed.
• Under limited direction of the Facilitator, provides operational support to assigned manufacturing lines:
• Assists in the supervision for specific manufacturing lines, ensuring optimal use of equipment, personnel, and materials
• Assists the Facilitator in monitoring line performance and work operations as needed and provides work directions to production associates.
• Investigates aging batches and prioritizes flow to meet production needs.
• Records production and inventory information, including cycle counts, into the manufacturing production planning systems.
• Assist or lead the start-up/close-out meetings as required.
• In the absence of the Facilitator, conducts IPT Meetings.
• Maintains work tracking databases as required i.e. downtime trackers, day by the hour, etc.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned by the Facilitator.
• Ensures safe working conditions and supports safety initiatives within the facility, such as emergency response, ergonomics, safe behavior programs, etc.
• Complies with all environmental, safety, and occupational health policies (i.e. ISO14001 & OSHAS18001)
• Demonstrates teamwork in identifying, evaluating, and resolving problems within the department.
• Adheres to FDA and worldwide quality systems.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

• High School Degree is required, Bachelor's preferred (preferably Engineering) or technical equivalent.
• A desire to continue education is highly preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of manufacturing process experience within the regulated industry required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to facilitate meetings.
• Proficient in computer skills and use of software applications (JDE, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint).
• The associate is regularly required to stand, walk, and occasionally crouch or kneel.
• San Angelo is a continuous run site (24/7), requiring scheduling flexibility to support operations. This position will hold hours of 630pm-630am and have a 4 on/ 4 off rotation.