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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Product & Packaging Operations

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Description:

About Orthopaedics

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopaedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes, and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

We are searching for the best talent for a Line Facilitator (Product Manufacturing) role to be in Blackpool, United Kingdom!

Purpose: As a Line Facilitator, you will lead resources to add value to production operations whilst ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, quality and business systems. The role will be the catalyst for improvement in the performance of the production lines and drive operational excellence in the areas under their control.

As a Line Facilitator, you will:

Compliance

• Be accountable for all aspects of GMP and Housekeeping within the work cell

• Ensure equipment is operated as per procedures and JBS/JES

• Be responsible for raising Non-conformances (NC’s)

• Raise awareness of all open NCs within work cell

• Lead investigation of NCs, when initiated on shift and within Cell.

• Challenge all act of non-compliance (H&S, WI, SOPs)

• Be responsible for zero errors on batch records/DHS/WO/Pressure Sheets etc.

Health and Safety

• Be responsible for ensuring the correct PPE is worn

• Raise awareness of EH&S

• Escalate H&S issues to Value Stream Leader and relevant bodies

• Ensure conformance with all H&S regulations within the workplace

Requirements & Skills

• Minimum GCSE level (or equivalent) numeracy and literacy.

• Proven hands-on experience operating CNC machines and injection moulding presses in a production environment (typically 2+ years combined preferred).

• Must have hands-on experience working under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) conditions to ensure compliant, traceable, and hygienic production processes in a regulatory environment.

• Develop working relationships and ensure proactive communication with planning, stores, maintenance and quality control teams to maximize the areas safety, quality, and efficiency

• Understands cycle time, monitors and escalates to Value Stream Leader (VSL) when cycle times deviate

• Strong understanding of machine set-up, tooling, fixtures, process parameters, and basic programming concepts 

• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures

• 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

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.

• Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.

• Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.

• Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

                                                                                                                                         

Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Analytical Reasoning, Communication, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, Equipment Maintenance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Innovation, Materials Handling, Package and Labeling Regulations, Package Equipment, Packing Orders, Plant Operations, Process Oriented, Product Packaging Design, Professional Ethics, Quality Assurance (QA), Troubleshooting