Director MTO Operational Excellence

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Schaffhausen; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director of MTO Operational Excellence in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The role leads continuous improvement and governance, shaping programs and roadmaps to deliver the site’s long-term vision.

The incumbent will drive CIP pipeline, site KPI, and portfolio management, while building capabilities and mentoring teams to advance Lean/Six Sigma and project management capabilities across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science required; MSc/MBA preferred.
• Minimum 8 years operations/planning/project management experience; 3–5 years leading CI/Lean in a regulated environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams; certification in Lean/CI (Master Black Belt or Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt preferred).
• German language at C2 level is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead JJPS/Operational Excellence and Lean Culture at the site.
• Map value streams, identify gaps, and drive reliability improvements across strategic brands.
• DRI for CIP pipeline; manage site cost improvement portfolio in Planisware; drive CIP targets and site KPI.
• Ensure adherence to performance management cadence and prepare performance review decks for reporting.
• Lead deployment of global programs like Smart Change Over, OEE, Golden Batch, and Waste to Excellence.
• Provide coaching and mentoring for project management and Lean/Six Sigma certifications.
• Partner with leaders to deploy the site strategy, goals, and long-term roadmaps aligned with MTO/Platform Strategy.
• Manage PMO governance and portfolio prioritization to maximize value.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Lean manufacturing

GMP

Strategic thinking

German language (C2)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science

Advanced degree (MSc or MBA) preferred

Tools

Planisware

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Job Description:

Position Summary

Johnson and Johnson is recruiting for a Director MTO Operational Excellence.

As a member of the Site Leadership Team reporting to the Sr. Director Operational Excellence and dotted line to the site General Manager, the incumbent in this role will actively shape the development of programs and roadmaps to achieve the site’s long-term vision.

As a senior leader of a strategic site, is responsible for implementing and managing effective continuous improvement processes and governance. Participate in formulating and deploying company policies and developing the organization. Drive project portfolio management processes that provide clear and accurate information for effective decision making, to maximize value and mitigate risks.

The role has the following high-level responsibilities:

• JJPS/Operational Excellence: Leads and sustains all JJPS business processes, lean leadership and the Culture of Excellence at the site.
• Value Stream Mapping - Maps site capabilities, identifies gaps, and delivers reliability improvements for all strategic brands.
• CIP Pipeline Process: This person is the DRI for the CIP pipeline process, yearly site CIP targets, support business planning/financial cycles, manage the site cost improvement portfolio in Planisware, and the CIP site KPI.
• Site Performance Management Process: Ensures adherence to performance management cadence, execution & prepares site performance review decks for external platform reporting.
• Lead Key Site/Global Programs: Lead the deployment & execution of key OPEX Strategic Initiatives and programs such as Smart Change Over & OEE Program, Golden Batch, Waste to Excellence/Yield, ZBB, Ideation Workshops for GP Improvement, etc.
• Capability Building : Provide guidance and standards for training of YB, GB and BBs at the site. Provides coaching & mentoring to candidates for Project Management and Lean/Six Sigma certifications.
• Strategy Deployment : Partners with the other leaders to develop and execute the site Vision, Mission & Long-Term Strategic Roadmap aligned with MTO & Platform Strategy. Use business metrics, analytics, internal and external data to generate insights as inputs to shape strategic direction, goals and objectives and decision making at appropriate levels. Coordinates development and deployment of the Site’s Goals & Objectives. Supports deployment of change management programs.
• Capability Building : Provide guidance and standards for training of YB, GB and BBs at the site. Provides coaching & mentoring to candidates for Project Management and Lean/Six Sigma certifications.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Continuous Improvement:

Quality at the source, improve flow & pull, focus on progress

• CIP Pipeline Process
• JJPS
• VSM
• Performance Management
• Base Business

Strategic Programs:

Create Value for the customer

• Global and Site Programs deployment

Capability Building:

Culture of Excellence, Lean Leadership

• Coaching & Mentoring
• Belt Certification
• Talent Development
• Succession Planning
• Others

Strategy Deployment:

Systematic Thinking

• Strategic Framework and cycle
• Alignment with MTO/Platform Strategy - Environmental Scan & Workshops
• Long Term Strategic roadmaps
• Goals & Objectives

PMO:

Prioritization & Value Creation

• PMO Governance
• Portfolio Management

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Education :

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science discipline is required

Other: An advanced degree, such an MSc or an MBA is preferred.

Required Years of Related Experience: 10-12 Years

• Minimum of 8 Years of Operations/GET/MSAT/Planning/Project Management experience is required
• Minimum 3-5 years leading a continuous improvement/lean function
• Minimum 3-5 years managerial experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is required
• Experience leading cross functional teams

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Experience leading cross functional teams
• Certification in Lean/CI, such as Master Black Belt or Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt required. Broad understanding of Lean concepts is required.
• Project Management Certification (FPX/PMP) preferred.
• Experience leading & deploying JJPS/Production system and RCPS.
• Comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end supply chain is preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in developing and communicating a clear vision and strategy within a diverse and multicultural environment is required.
• Experience of working within Technical Teams is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in identifying, developing and driving execution of key projects and/or managing a governance model is required.
• Experience executing Lean Health Checks, site diagnostics or continuous improvement deep dives preferred
• Experience in workshop facilitations and stakeholder management.
• German C2 language level is required.

Travel on the Job: Yes

Percentage Traveled: 10%

Type of Travel Required:

Domestic

International

People Management Experience :

Supervisor/people management experience is required.

Required Years of People Management Experience :

10-12 Years

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to interact, motivate and lead individuals in a matrix environment, managing complexity, collaborating across boundaries and influencing without authority required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple, concurrent priorities many needing immediate resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a diverse team and nurture an inclusive culture to realize the team vision and mission throughout the organization is required.
• Demonstrated ability in working with internal and external organizations in leveraging and sharing best practice is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple, concurrent priorities many needing immediate resolution.
• Values diverse point of views and optimizes results through diversity.
• Results oriented with strong track record of success in delivering on objectives.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Business Storytelling, Compliance Management, Developing Others, Give Feedback, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Inclusive Leadership, ISO 9001, Leadership, Plant Operations, Process Control, Process Improvements, Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Resource Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Systems Thinking