Line Facilitator (Product Manufacturing)

Johnson & Johnson; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare innovator in the United Kingdom seeks a skilled Line Facilitator for their manufacturing team in Leeds. The role involves overseeing production activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving continuous improvement efforts. Candidates should have a minimum NVQ 5 in manufacturing-related qualifications and experience with CNC machinery. This full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge medical device manufacturing while focusing on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Ability to program, set and operate CNC machinery; experience with Citizen Mazak DMG controls is a plus.
• Basic understanding of lean principles 6S and Operator Asset Care.
• Experience in supervised manufacturing (medical device preferred) with GMP practices and validation.

Responsibilities

• Perform fabrication and machining activities to meet production targets.
• Drive production planning and achieve daily targets.
• Monitor machine cycle times and part quality.

Skills

Agile Manufacturing

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Problem Solving

Quality Control (QC)

Data Savvy

Safety-Oriented

Education

Minimum NVQ 5 in manufacturing-related qualifications

Tools

CNC machinery

UG/CAD/CAM/CMM (Uni Graphics/NX)

Job description

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. We use smart, less invasive and personalized treatments through our expertise in innovative medicine and MedTech.

Job Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function: Fabrication Operations

Job Category: Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description:

About Orthopaedics

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we are 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 health‑care 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 J&J announced plans to separate our orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company operating as DePuy Synthes. The process is anticipated to be completed within 18–24 months subject to legal requirements and regulatory approvals.

Should you accept this position it is anticipated that, following the 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 benefits. Detailed information on any planned changes will be provided to you at an appropriate time.

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

Purpose: At J&J we want to encourage skill advancement and career growth. As we gear up for new production initiatives, we’re looking for a skilled individual to join our production team. This role encompasses hands‑on manufacturing and attainment reporting, expediting and improvement efforts across the process. You will lead production activities while contributing to continuous improvement and scalability efforts. Your responsibilities will include driving production planning, achieving daily targets, and coordinating work‑order flow.

As a Line Facilitator you will:

• Perform fabrication and machining activities (80%) including machine set‑up, operation, finishing inspection and handling of metal/plastic components to meet production targets.
• Support indirect duties (20%) such as production reporting, expediting continuous improvement projects and audit documentation.
• Monitor machine cycle times and part quality; raise deviations and lead corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety laws, SOPs, and cGMP/GMP standards; maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Apply knowledge of tooling diagnostics and quality control to support new projects and improve capacity.
• Provide training and assess team proficiency in operating specialized fabrication machinery.
• Perform operator asset care and first‑line maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
• Lead improvement and 6S activities to enhance yield efficiency and safety.

Requirements & Skills

• Minimum NVQ 5 in manufacturing‑related qualifications or equivalent through hands‑on experience in fabrication, machining or CNC tool operation.
• Ability to program, set and operate CNC machinery; experience with Citizen Mazak DMG controls is a plus.
• Knowledge of GD&T and familiarity with UG/CAD/CAM/CMM (Uni Graphics/NX) and shopfloor systems.
• Experience in supervised manufacturing (medical device preferred) with GMP practices and validation.
• Basic understanding of lean principles 6S and Operator Asset Care; ERP system experience.
• Strong mechanical proficiency, problem‑solving skills and ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Safety‑focused, effective communicator and capable of mentoring across functions.

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.

Heres what you can expect:

• Application review: We 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 our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions 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 guide you through these.

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!

Required Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Communication, Data Savvy, Execution Focus, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Plant Operations, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Maintenance, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Quality Control (QC), Safety‑Oriented, Structural Fabrication, Technologically Savvy

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Communication, Data Savvy, Execution Focus, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Plant Operations, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Maintenance, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Quality Control (QC), Safety‑Oriented, Structural Fabrication, Technologically Savvy

Technologically Savvy
Key Skills
Electrical Design, Installation, Maintenance, Repair, Large Account Management, Learning Development, Corporate Development
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

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