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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'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
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) to be in Leeds, United Kingdom
Purpose: At J&J, we are 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, CI 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.
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 #LI-Onsite
Required Skills:
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