Quality Operations Manager

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Job Function:

Quality

Job Sub Function:

Quality Assurance

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Cornelia, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Quality Operations Manager! This position will be located in Cornelia, GA.

Position Summary:

Plans, coordinates, and directs quality assurance programs designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. At this level, the position has a greater degree of impact on the business results and typically, responsibility for managing a group of professionals.

Implement and lead the quality operations organization for the Ethicon Cornelia, Georgia site by:

• Planning, coordinating, and directing quality assurance programs designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards
• Serving as the Quality Operations Site Lead and overseeing day-to-day quality operations
• Verifying that the Quality System in in place and maintained at the required compliance level

Driving Quality System efficient execution and reduced risk of non-conforming product

Key Responsibilities:Under general direction and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Establishes and maintains quality assurance programs, procedures, and controls.
• Ensures that performance and quality of products conform to established company and regulatory standards.
• Analyzes data sources significant quality trends and recommends actions as needed.
• Reviews and approves non-conformances, CAPA, Audit Observations, Change Controls, Validations and Completion Reports, and other quality system documents or records as required.
• Manages the qualification and validation for all products and processes and quality control support activities.
• Supports and in some cases leads investigation, evaluation, and implementation of actions to eliminate root causes of non-conformances
• The individual has the necessary independence, authority, and responsibility to initiate action to prevent nonconformities, enact remediation plans, identify and document quality issues, initiate, recommend, provide and verify solutions.
• Ensures effective risk management process is implemented to prevent unanticipated failure.
• Formulates and maintains quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with preproduction and production procedures in cooperation with other manufacturing managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
• Participates in auditing of production areas and systems.
• Reviews reports findings and makes recommendations for corrective action.
• Submits and administers budget schedules and performance standards.
• Supports and manages cost improvement projects.
• Acts as back up to QA Director for signature authority and meeting representation.
• Responsible for Succession Planning, Goals and Objectives, and Salary planning for direct reports and subordinates.
• Actively supports other plant functions in the implementation of company programs and projects. 
• Enforces, promotes, and observes all safety, environmental, industrial hygiene rules and regulations established by the Company.
• Responsible for effectively communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• 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
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties assigned as needed

Qualifications:

Education:

A minimum of a Bachelors or equivalent University degree is required, with a focus in Technical or Science field preferred.

Required:

• A minimum of  5-8 years relevant work experience.
• Two (2) years active management experience including direct supervision and matrix management.
• Ten (10) years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Statistical and analytical problem solving.  Certified in PE tools (preferred)
• Preferred knowledge of lean manufacturing and manufacturing processes
• Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills.

Other:

This position may require up to 10% domestic travel.

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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