Continuous Improvements Senior Analyst

Johnson Johnson; Puerto De Luna (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is embarking on a Lean transformation within JJV MedTech Vision Supply Chain to accelerate waste reduction, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen supply reliability. The role supports leadership in designing improvement roadmaps and building Lean capabilities for the future.

You will apply Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and Six Sigma to drive continuous improvement, track metrics, and train teams across the supply chain to deliver yearly cost and lead-time goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in supply chain or engineering.
• 4 years of progressive business experience in a regulated industry with a strong supply chain background.
• Black Belt certification is required.
• Lean/Six Sigma/Process Excellence experience is required.
• Proven cross-functional project leadership and ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrix organization.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to work independently with initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise on Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies (5S, VSM, SMED, TPM,Kaizen).
• Apply Lean Six Sigma/Black Belt to drive continuous improvement and improve productivity across production lines.
• Track progress, report metrics, and provide leadership updates.
• Lead training and deployment of Lean tools across the supply chain.
• Deliver against productivity, cost, inventory, capacity, and lead-time goals.
• Instill a culture of continuous improvement and challenge the status quo.
• Plan and deliver trainings to raise organizational acumen.
• Coach partners in applying Lean methodologies.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in supply chain or engineering

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Anasco, Puerto Rico, United States of America

Job Description

At Johnson & J&J, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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 https://www.jnj.com/ J&J MedTech Vision Supply Chain is embarking on a Lean transformation to accelerate and innovate in the áreas of waste reduction, operational efficiency, and supply reliability. This role will support leadership in driving consistent total delivered cost improvement year over year, building a best-in-class supply chain, designing improvement roadmaps, and developing Lean capabilities for the future.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Provide expertise on Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen methodology, processes, and tools
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using various Lean methodologies and principles (e.g., 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Waste reduction, Kaizen, etc.)
• Apply a strong background in Operational Excellence, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and Black Belt certification to drive continuous improvement, strengthen operational performance, eliminate waste, and improve productivity across production lines.
• Track progress, report metrics, and provide leadership team updates
• Collect and/or create best-in-practice tools across internal, external, and industry sources; lead training and implementation of tools across JJV supply chain
• Deliver against the JJV and functional productivity, cost, inventory, capacity, and lead time annual and long-term goals
• Instill a culture of continuous improvement, and a mindset of challenging the status quo
• Adapt to a constantly evolving environment and leverage change as an opportunity to improve processes and tools
• Plan and deliver trainings in improvement methodologies to raise the organizational acumen
• Coach partners in application of Lean methodology and tools

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s or equivalent University Degree required; preferably in supply chain or engineering

Required

• A minimum 4 years of progressive business experience in a regulated industry, with a strong background in supply chain
• Certification in industry or university
• Black belt certification
• Lean/Six Sigma/Process Excellence is required
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple priorities within a matrix organization.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to engage partners at all levels.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, coupled with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Ability to work independently while demonstrating a high degree of initiative and leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office and project management software tools.

Other

• May require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel to other locations and sites
• Occasionally, this position will require non-traditional hours to support teams in different time zones.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Preferred Skills

Agile Manufacturing, Benchmarking, Business Valuations, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Coaching, Communication, Financial Competence, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 9001, Plant Operations, Problem Solving, Process Control, Process Improvements, Program Management, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Time Management