Lead Manufacturing Associate

Lead Manufacturing Associate

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

Operations Manager

Location:

North America, United States, Puerto Rico, Las Piedras

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

What you will do

Resumen de la Posición

Como Asociado Líder de Manufactura, planificará, dirigirá y coordinará los planes de producción de los diferentes departamentos de manufactura para garantizar productos seguros, consistentes y a bajo costo. Administrará las operaciones diarias, el movimiento de materiales y el uso de sistemas de apoyo (MES & SAP), asegurando el cumplimiento con las normas de seguridad, ambientales y de calidad. Este rol también realiza actividades prácticas de manufactura como ajustes de equipos, monitoreo de procesos y limpieza.

Este puesto se considera sensitivo por razones de seguridad.

Responsabilidades Clave

Calidad y Cumplimiento

• Cumplir con las Buenas Prácticas de Manufactura (GMP) y Buenas Prácticas de Documentación.

• Respetar estrictamente los procedimientos de la compañía, seguridad e integridad.

• Detectar, informar y corregir desviaciones de manera oportuna.

• Participar en entrenamientos y promover la filosofía de “hacerlo bien a la primera”.

Ambiente, Salud y Seguridad (EHS)

• Cumplir con el programa de EHS y la norma ISO 14001.

• Mantener un área de trabajo segura (uso de EPP, protección contra incendios, reporte de derrames e incidentes).

• Apoyar programas de ergonomía y reciclaje.

• Reportar condiciones inseguras o incidentes de inmediato.

Responsabilidades del Área

• Evaluar desviaciones y escalar al supervisor o calidad.

• Servir de Experto en Procesos (SME) en proyectos de mejora y transferencias.

• Recomendar mejoras en confiabilidad de equipos, “set up” y manejo de desperdicios.

• Capacitar empleados en equipos complejos (compresión, inmersión en gelatina, grabado láser, etc.).

• Apoyar al supervisor en la ejecución del plan diario de producción.

• Desarrollar métricas de producción, análisis de tendencias y acciones preventivas.

• Revisar y aprobar registros de manufactura.

• Impulsar la mejora continua en procesos para cumplir con objetivos de costo, calidad y servicio.

Requisitos

Educación:

• Grado Asociado (preferible en Mecánica, Electrónica o Ciencias) O seis (6) años de experiencia en industria farmacéutica regulada con diploma de escuela superior.

• Se requieren destrezas de liderazgo.

Experiencia:

• Mínimo seis (6) años en manufactura farmacéutica.

Conocimientos y Habilidades:

• Bilingüe (inglés/español).

• Conocimiento en GMP, habilidades analíticas, manejo de sistemas computarizados (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Familiaridad con EDM, ETQ, SAP, MES.

Otros Requisitos:

• Disponibilidad para horas extras y llamadas de emergencia.

• Apoyo a otros departamentos/proyectos según necesidades del negocio.

Ambiente y Condiciones de Trabajo

• Interior de planta con temperatura controlada y áreas limpias.

• Exposición a polvos, solventes, ruido y equipos de alta temperatura y presión.

• Requiere esfuerzo físico liviano, destrezas manuales y agudeza visual.

Position Summary

As a Manufacturing Associate Team Leader, you will plan, direct, and coordinate the production plans of the manufacturing departments to ensure consistent, safe, and cost-effective product delivery. You will manage daily operations, oversee material movement, and support systems (MES & SAP), while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. This role also performs hands-on manufacturing activities, including equipment adjustments, process monitoring, and cleaning.

This is considered a safety-sensitive position.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Compliance

• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices.

• Ensure strict compliance with company procedures, safety, and integrity standards.

• Identify, report, and correct deviations promptly.

• Participate in training programs and promote “right first time” practices.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

• Follow ISO 14001 and company EHS program requirements.

• Maintain a safe work environment through use of PPE, fire protection, spill reporting, and incident response.

• Support ergonomic and recycling initiatives.

• Report unsafe conditions or incidents immediately.

Area Responsibilities

• Evaluate deviations and escalate to supervisors/quality.

• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in process improvements and product transfers.

• Provide recommendations on equipment reliability, set-ups, and waste management.

• Train employees in complex equipment operations (compression, gelatin dipping, laser engraving, etc.).

• Support supervisors in executing daily production plans.

• Develop production metrics, trend analysis, and preventive actions.

• Review and approve manufacturing records.

• Drive continuous improvement across processes to achieve cost, quality, and service objectives.

Requirements

Education:

• Associate Degree (preferred in Mechanics, Electronics, or Sciences) OR six (6) years of experience in a regulated pharmaceutical industry with a high school diploma.

• Leadership skills required.

Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) years in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

• GMP knowledge, analytical skills, computer proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Familiarity with EDM, ETQ, SAP, MES.

Other Requirements:

• Available for overtime and emergency call-backs.

• Able to support other departments/projects as needed.

Work Environment & Conditions

• Indoor manufacturing facility with controlled temperature and clean conditions.

• Exposure to dust, solvents, noise, high-temperature, and high-pressure equipment.

• Requires light physical effort, manual dexterity, and visual acuity.

What’s in it for you

$50.957,50 - $71.940,00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.