Director of Operational Excellence & Lean Transformation

Johnson Johnson; Schaffhausen; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director MTO Operational Excellence to shape and manage site programs and roadmaps aligning with the global Platform Strategy. You will drive continuous improvement governance, implement strategies, and lead cross-functional teams to maximize value and minimize risks.

The role reports to the Sr. Director Operational Excellence with dotted line to the Site GM, and focuses on delivering a robust CIP pipeline, VSM, KPI oversight, and enterprise-scale initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science is required.
• Advanced degree (MSc or MBA) preferred.
• 10-12 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 8 years in Operations/GET/MSAT/Planning/PM.
• 3-5 years leading a continuous improvement/lean function.
• 3-5 years of managerial experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading cross functional teams.
• Certification in Lean/CI (Master Black Belt or Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead JJPS processes, lean leadership and Culture of Excellence at the site.
• Map value streams and drive reliability improvements for strategic brands.
• Own CIP pipeline, site targets, and portfolio governance in Planisware.
• Oversee site performance reviews and external reporting decks.
• Lead deployment of OPEX initiatives such as Smart Change Over, OEE, Golden Batch.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Lean/CI certification

Program/Portfolio management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

MBA or MSc preferred

Tools

Planisware

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director MTO Operational Excellence to shape and manage site programs and roadmaps aligning with the global Platform Strategy. You will drive continuous improvement governance, implement strategies, and lead cross-functional teams to maximize value and minimize risks.

The role reports to the Sr. Director Operational Excellence with dotted line to the Site GM, and focuses on delivering a robust CIP pipeline, VSM, KPI oversight, and enterprise-scale initiatives