Manufacturing Technician (multiple positions) - Johnson & Johnson : Job Details

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join our Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Supply Chain organization located in Wilson, North Carolina. While this role will ultimately support the site operations located in Wilson NC, this role will also be required to support the project phase across both design & construction. For the project design phase, the role will require you to be present with our design teams in the Greater Philadelphia region. Once the design phase is completed, this role will support the construction and operational start-up of the site. For this, you will be required to be on site in Wilson, NC. Based on your current location the hiring team will work with you to determine travel. In steady state, we expect travel to be less than 10%. J&J is expanding our manufacturing capacity with $2 billion investment to support strong portfolio growth and continue delivering breakthrough innovation and transformational medicines for patients. The new facility will expand production of innovative biologic medicines in areas including oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. J&J's significant supply chain investment ensures a resilient and reliable future supply of medicines to meet accelerating demand for our current portfolio of medicines and our future innovations.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 For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges.We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.The Manufacturing Technician Is responsible for performing manufacturing procedures and the execution of scheduled tasks within a GMP environment. This position is responsible for quality and maintaining the highest standards in compliance and safety within company policies, procedures and all applicable regulations in alignment with the Site Vision.Key Responsibilities:

• Independently execute manufacturing or manufacturing-support processes according to standard operating procedures and current curriculum.
• Support schedule adjustments to meet production, material receipt and shipping requirements.
• Retrieve and analyze trend charts and process data on trained procedures.
• Verify and enter production parameters per SOP and Batch Records.
• Accurately complete documentation in SOP's, logbooks and other GMP documents and/or systems.
• Maintain equipment and instruments.
• Demonstrate training progression through assigned curriculum.
• Accountable for maintaining a working knowledge of basic cGMP requirements to ensure adherence to compliance policies and regulations
• Wear the appropriate PPE when working in manufacturing and other hazardous working environments.
• Proactively maintain a clean and safe work environment. Take necessary action to eliminate safety hazards and communicate to others any observed unsafe behaviors
• Ensure materials are available for production.
• Offer suggestions and follow up on process improvements related to safety, compliance, cost, yield and productivity.
• Carry out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines including FDA, EPA and OSHA.
• Adhere to the safety code of Conduct & J&J EHS policies and attend all required EHS training.
• Follow Leadership Imperatives based on their leadership level within the organization (individual leader)
• Support the ongoing production schedule by: Report to work on-time and according to the shift schedule.
• Attend departmental and other scheduled meetings.
• Practice good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate positive team-oriented approach in the daily execution of procedures.
• Promote and work within a team environment
• Learn new skills, procedures and processes as assigned by management and continue to develop professionally.
• Responsible for audit preparation and participation
• Review and understand non-conformances
• Champions programs and initiatives that support our business, environment and communities
• This position may require international travel for extended periods for training

QualificationsRequired:

• High School diploma, with 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience or equivalent military experience.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Follow instructions
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Working knowledge of cGMP's in a biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build productive relationships, collaborate effectively, and work well within a team while treating others with dignity and respect.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic supply chain environment, with the ability to act quickly and with accountability to meet organizational goals.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to thrive in a multi-cultural and matrixed environment.
• Maintain high ethical standards and integrity through Credo-based actions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Needs to be mobile and able to independently transport themselves between various sites/locations, as dictated by the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.
• Is frequently required to communicate with coworkers.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb, bend and stoop; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• Needs to perform gowning procedures to work in manufacturing core.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching with hands and arms, and using hands to finger, handle or feel; frequently required to talk, hear, taste and smell; must have the ability to work from ladders or platforms up to 30 feet in the air and the ability to lift, push or pull up to 40 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to qualify for respiratory protective equipment use.

Preferred Qualification:

• 6+ months of work experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or other industry that complies with cGMP environment.
• Knowledge of DCS and SAP systems.
• Basic PC navigation such as the ability to enter data into programs/software applications.

This job posting is anticipated to close on 12/27/2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on to accept additional applications.Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.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; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 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

Additional information can be found through the link below.For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.