Monofilament Extrusion Lead
On-siteAthens, Georgia, United States
EXPIREDAthens, Georgia, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelEnterprise
Full TimeSenior LevelEnterprise
Job Summary
Conduct daily extrusion manufacturing operations for synthetic absorbable and non-absorbable monofilament products, including equipment setup, tear-down, cleaning, start-up, running, shut-down, and troubleshooting. Operate multiple extrusion processes and monitor in-process assemblies while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices. Lead day-to-day activities in the production area, coordinate staffing plans, order raw materials, and coach associates on performance and training adherence. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and OEE gains.
Required Qualifications
- Associates Degree or Equivalent
- Extrusion experience (6-8 years)
- Vocational, Certificate, Technical or Associates High School
- Generally, Requires 4-6 Years Work Experience
- Experience in Medical Device or related industry
- Experience reading and interpreting manufacturing documents
- Strong background in math or science: SPC skills
- post high school
- Computer skills and application (e.g. Excel, Outlook, CAMSTAR, ERP, etc.)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal relation skills
- Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide, percentages
- General inspection skills
- Strong Leadership skills
- Statistical and analytical problem-solving ability
- Ability to use measuring devices such as Micrometers, scales and balances, calculators, tachometers, computer, and Instron test units
- Ability to use basic hand tools
- Ability to work independently without continuous supervision
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Capable of innovative thinking to resolve problems and recommend corrective actions
- Ability to work in teams
- Operate at least five extrusion processes (Applicable to Cornelia only)
- Operate at least three extrusion processes (Applicable to Athens only)
- Demonstrate Intermediate Troubleshooting skills
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness for continued training
- Demonstrates consistently effective job performance that encompasses good quality and quantity of work, and dependability
- Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
- Oversee and coach associates through basic performance problems
- Coordinate and lead day-to-day activities in the production manufacturing area as necessary, in alignment with immediate or direct supervision
- Responsible for delivering departments outputs daily for assigned shift
- Monitor assigned area and re-allocate resources as necessary to meet schedule requirements within the department
- Collaborate with Supervisor on all department performance and operator issues, coordinating priorities with other shift Leads
- Responsible for training adherence for the shift
- Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of the setup room
- Prepare weekly staffing plan for the area
- Order Raw Materials to warehouse as needed
- Support others in troubleshooting equipment issues
- Responsible for extrusion plan attainment
- Provides recommendations and opportunities for OEE improvements
- Promotes a safety focused culture and the Good Saves program within his Shift
- Ensures that employees within shift are adhering to GMPs, GDPs and acting in accordance to their process specifications
- Responsible for ensuring sustainability of the 6S program
- Responsible for maintaining all assigned work areas safe, clean and 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 to the J&J established policies to the Line Facilitator or Manufacturing Manager as applicable
- Escalates any major safety, quality or equipment downtime situation to the Shift Line Facilitator or the Manufacturing Manager as applicable
- Demonstrates leadership qualities
- Create and actively pursue a team-based, non-threatening environment designed to promote teamwork and open exchange of ideas
- Ensure cross shift participation
- Frequently identify and communicate progress and areas of improvement to team members
- Communicates problems and potential solutions to supervisor, technician, engineer and incoming production shifts
- Demonstrates ability to manage complexity
- Promotes innovation and continuous learning to other associates
- Demonstrate leadership by delegating work of others, gather information and complete reports as requested
- Consistently meet required Training due date targets
- Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
- Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable
- For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in Medical Device or related industry preferred
- Strong background in math or science: SPC skills, and/or post high school is desirable
- Experience running multiple Monofilament Extrusion product lines: Athens: (e.g., ETHILON/MONOCRYL, PROLENE, PDS.)
- Cornelia: (e.g., ETHILON, MONOCRYL, PROLENE, PDS, etc.)
- Accountability
- Agile Manufacturing
- Assembly Operations
- Data Savvy
- Execution Focus
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Manufacturing Processes
- Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT)
- Mechanical Equipments
- Organizing
- Plant Operations
- Predictive Analytics
- Predictive Maintenance
- Process Oriented
- Repair Management
- Technologically Savvy
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