Business Excellence Transformation Specialist

Johnson Johnson; Cork; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson, via DePuy Synthes, seeks a process excellence professional to lead cross-functional transformation and continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing setting. You will analyse and redesign processes to improve capacity, flow, and productivity while reducing lead times, inventory and cost.

You will embed the Johnson & Johnson Production System and coach teams in Lean thinking. Essential: Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt and 3–5 years in manufacturing; desirable: Black

Qualifications

• Lean or Six Sigma Green/Black belt certification is required.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally medical device.
• Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing & Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry.
• Certified to Root Cause Problem Solving methodology.
• Desirable: Black Belt certification and/or degree in Process Excellence, Manufacturing or Engineering.
• Knowledge and application of Lean principles, tools and methodologies.
• Self-motivated with ability to work cross-functionally.
• Change management advocate.
• Innovative and systems thinker.
• Experience in Root Cause analysis and problem solving.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
• Strong collaboration and influence skills.
• Process-focused and results driven.
• Proven project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional transformation projects delivering measurable results.
• Analyse and redesign processes to improve capacity, flow, productivity and lead times.
• Embed and sustain the Johnson & Johnson Production System including Managing Site Performance, value stream mapping and 6S.
• Coach and mentor employees in Lean thinking and structured problem solving.
• Partner with Manufacturing, NPI and other functions to optimise operations safely and effectively.
• Measure and implement sustainable manufacturing improvements to optimise capacity and reduce inventories and lead times.
• Encourage innovative solutions to improve quality while reducing costs and lead times.
• Deliver and own projects aligned with business needs.
• Lead embedding of Managing Site Performance on site.
• Facilitate value stream mapping activities.
• Conduct capacity analysis for each value stream.
• Sustain 6S standards across the site.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green belt

Change management

Cross-functional work

Project management

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Education

Black Belt certification

Engineering degree

Job description

roles and responsibilities.

• Lead cross-functional transformation and continuous improvement projects that address priority business needs and deliver measurable, sustainable results.
• Analyse and redesign manufacturing and business processes to improve capacity, flow, productivity and service while reducing lead times, inventory, waste and cost.
• Embed and sustain the Johnson & Johnson Production System, including Managing Site Performance, value stream mapping, production capacity analysis and 6S standards.
• Coach, mentor and engage employees in Lean thinking, structured problem solving and innovative improvement, building capability and ownership across the site.
• Partner with Manufacturing, New Product Introduction and other functions to optimise operations and ensure every change is implemented safely, compliantly and effectively.
• Measure, analyze, design, and implement sustainable manufacturing and business process improvements that optimise capacity, reduce lead-time, minimise inventories, maximise fill-rates, maximise process flow, and maximise productivity.
• Actively encourage, promote and facilitate implementation of innovative solutions to ensure quality while delivering lower costs and shorter lead times.
• Delivery & ownership of projects to support business needs.
• Leading the embedding & sustaining of the ‘Managing Site Performance’ business process standard on site.
• Facilitate value stream mapping activities.
• Conduct Production capacity analysis for each value stream.
• Facilitate the sustainment of 6S standards throughout the site.

how to succeed.

• Essential: Certified to Lean or Six Sigma Green/Black belt level
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment, ideally medical device
• Working knowledge of World Class Manufacturing & Lean Manufacturing
• Working knowledge of highly regulated industry
• Certified to Root Cause Problem Solving methodology
• Desirable: Black Belt Certified and/or degree in relevant Process Excellence, Manufacturing, Engineering discipline
• Knowledge and application of Lean principles, tools, and methodologies
• Self-motivated
• Capability to work cross functionally
• Change management advocate
• Innovative and Systems thinker
• Experience in Root Cause analysis techniques and problem solving
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities
• Must have strong collaboration and influence skills
• Process focused, and results driven
• Proven project management capabilities

you are welcome here.

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is the orthopaedic and neurological businesses of Johnson & Johnson - the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare company. At DePuy Synthes we specialise in our innovations in healthcare products, services and programs that make a real difference to millions of people across the world. We specialise in joint reconstruction, trauma, extremities, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, and also the VELYS™ Digital Surgery portfolio. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at DePuy Synthes.

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.