Solution Preparation Operator

Job description

Position Title: Solution Preparation Operator

Department: Operations

Report to: Manufacturing Manager

Location: Vision Care, Limerick

Company Summary:

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Ireland is located in Limerick and produces the Acuvue range of contact lenses which is the leading contact lens product in the world. Our Limerick site uses the most advanced technology in the industry and we now employ over 800 people directly. Using our highly automated production process, we produce daily disposable contact lenses while utilizing state of the art technologies such as injection moulding, robotics, vision systems and sterilisation systems.

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Ireland was established in 1995 in the National Technology Park close to the University of Limerick. The facility was originally fitted with six advanced production lines to manufacture one daily disposable contact lens for the European and Japanese markets. Since then we have expanded a number of times and now have over 31 production lines manufacturing one-day, fortnightly, monthly and colour contact lenses which are shipped worldwide.

Each year, we have increased output because of the increase demand for our Acuvue lenses throughout the world Continued expansion of our product lines and extensive engineering and retrofit projects ensure that this growth is sustained well into the future.

Position Summary:

The role of Solution Preparation Operator is responsible for the manufacture of formulations to support manufacturing operations.

Main areas of responsibility:

· Manufactures formulations adhering to our quality and compliance procedures

· Supports 24/7 manufacturing operations with approved formulation's

· Supports internal and external audits in this area.

· Takes water sample testing and recording of critical values

· Maintains a Credo & Behavioral Standards based culture within the group

· Oversees all mechanical and electrical maintenance within this area, equipment development, change control and system efficiency improvements are performed in accordance with the Quality management system

· Implementation of safety/environmental requirements during the operation and maintenance of water room systems and utilities

· Assists with the effective closure on Quality System documents (Audit Actions, NCR's, CAPA's, CAIAs, etc.) on formulations areas

· Actively participates in cross-functional teams to provide formulations support on New Product Introduction/Research and Development projects

· Identify and implement cost and technical improvements under the departments' continuous improvement program

· All employees are responsible for minimising both the Environmental and Health & Safety effects of the work that they perform.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Education and Experience:

Essential:

· Familiar with Formulations equipment/process

· Excellent attention to detail

· A systematic methodical approach to work

· Ability to work in a team environment while meeting daily targets

· Ability and willingness to learn

· Flexible work ethic and the Ability to work on own initiative

· A good track record on quality issues

· 1-3 Years' experience in working in high volume manufacturing industry

· Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills

· PC Skills

Desirable

· Technical or Trade level qualification

· Previous experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment in a high volume manufacturing environment

· PLC's

· Machine Automation

· Equipment Set up

· Training and experience in the following areas:

· High volume manufacturing