Manager, External Manufacturing (EM) Make and Operational Excellence

Kenvue; Fort Washington (PA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of science, where you will lead cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence. As the EM Make and Operational Excellence Manager, you will be pivotal in driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. Your expertise in project management, coupled with strong facilitation and communication skills, will empower you to influence stakeholders and deliver impactful results. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of iconic brands and contribute to a culture that values innovation and care. If you are ready to make a difference, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Paid Company Holidays

Paid Vacation

Volunteer Time

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Contract Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related fields.
• Proven leadership in matrix environments with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams for operational excellence initiatives.
• Drive project planning, stakeholder alignment, and risk management.

Skills

Enterprise leadership

Facilitation

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication

Process management

Team performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Come work at the forefront of science - and help the brands you grew up with grow and evolve into the next generation.

Job Description - Manager, External Manufacturing (EM) Make and Operational Excellence (2507030323W)

Who we are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson’s and BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future – and yours.

Role reports to: The Director of Ext Mfg Ops Self Care

Location: Kenvue is consolidating its sites to one Global Headquarters in Summit, NJ. This role is based in Summit, NJ but there may be a period of time during the transition that you must report to Fort Washington, PA

Travel %: 25%

Pay: $97,000 - $166,750

What you will do

The EM Make and Operational Excellence Manager will lead cross functional OTC teams in a matrix environment that are responsible for the management and execution of all elements of delivering enterprise-wide continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives. These elements include scope definition and control, stakeholder alignment, project planning, resource and risk management, project leadership, team development and communication.

Critical skills needed to perform the job include enterprise leadership and facilitation, collaboration, attention to detail, significant experience and demonstrated proficiency in MS Project, and demonstrated business acumen, project management, communication, process management and team performance management.

• Independently lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, without appreciable direction.
• Influence others beyond own scope and level (director and VP).
• Identify and recommend the best enterprise business proposition, develop a project plan, and then deliver the project plan to achieve business results.
• Possess strong facilitation skills to drive the team to deliver results, engage teams in healthy debate/conflict, and deliver solutions.
• Lead prioritization exercises with teams.
• Proactively identify and escalate risks and issues to relevant stakeholders, lead development and delivery of tactical and achievable mitigation and contingency planning. Lead teams in use of ongoing risk management & communication tools.
• Deliver transparent, timely and effective verbal and written communication to teams, stakeholders and appropriate levels of the organization.
• Drive team accountability for deliverables and ensure projects meet milestones.
• Lead "lessons learned" exercises, share lessons among project leaders and other teams, integrate lessons into existing processes, tools and templates.
• Make the complex simple and represent a true enterprise view when presenting opportunities and plans to the team and organization.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in any combination of the following related areas: Contract Manufacturing, Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain Sourcing, Distribution, Business Development are required.
• A proven record of leading teams in a matrix environment to deliver results is required.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills are required.
• Familiarity with standard PM tools and templates is required.
• Business and Financial acumen is required.
• Demonstrated leadership & influencing skills are required.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a highly regulated GMP environment is required. Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience with Six sigma/Process Excellence tools, training and/or certification is preferred.
• Project management, team leadership or functional line management experience in pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• PMP or other Project Management certification is preferred.

What’s in it for you

• Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $97,000 - $166,750. This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.
• Competitive Total Rewards Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Employee Resource Groups
• This list could vary based on location/region

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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