Cardio Medical Devices Production Leader

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Danvers, MA is seeking a Manager, Production Engineering to lead Cardiovascular manufacturing, driving safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory improvements through hands-on leadership of production teams.

You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain to implement new products and processes, ensure FDA QSR/ISO compliance, apply Lean/Six Sigma techniques, and mentor staff toward operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• 6+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a medical device and/or cleanroom environment.
• Demonstrated leadership or people management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, team-building, communication, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies; Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all quality, regulatory, health, safety, environmental (HSE), and company requirements, including FDA QSR, ISO standards, GMP/GDP, and applicable policies and procedures, while maintaining audit readiness and accurate documentation.
• Own and improve operational performance through KPI management, production execution, capacity planning, inventory control, and business continuity planning.
• Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies to enhance productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Manage staffing, equipment, materials, and budgets to meet operational and customer delivery commitments.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, process improvements, and successful implementation of new products, equipment, and technologies.
• Communicate performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Continuous Improvement

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Danvers, MA is seeking a Manager, Production Engineering to lead Cardiovascular manufacturing, driving safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory improvements through hands-on leadership of production teams.

You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain to implement new products and processes, ensure FDA QSR/ISO compliance, apply Lean/Six Sigma techniques, and mentor staff toward operational excellence.