Manager, Production Planning

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech seeks a Production Planning Manager for on-site duties in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on managing production to optimize resources, schedules, and materials, ensuring on-time delivery and efficiency within the Vision organization.

The position requires strong planning expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and experience with SAP and ERP/MRP systems to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• BS preferred in Engineering, Operations, Logistics or Business Administration.
• 6+ years in production planning, inventory management, supply network planning, demand management, capacity planning or related.
• Experience in medical device or pharma planning; SAP hands-on is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and preparation of production schedules for manufacturing.
• Plan, monitor and consolidate material demand for suppliers.
• Participate in discussions with key functional partners on business scenarios and provide input for key projects.
• Develop insights from analyses of trends and the competitive landscape to improve production strategy.
• Support analysis of production specs and capacity data to optimize processes, materials, personnel and tools.
• Lead the S&OP process to align demand, capacity and supply plans.
• Monitor production performance against plans and enable improvements in scheduling processes.
• Participate in new product launches and forecasts to ensure capacity is considered.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical reasoning

Demand forecasting

Supply planning

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering, Operations, Logistics or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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

Job Sub Function

Production Planning & Scheduling

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Job Description

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for a Manager, Production Planning. This position is fully on-site and is located in Jacksonville, FL.

The Planning Manager is responsible for managing production to optimize the use of resources and meet production schedules and standards at the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Vision organization in support of IOL manufacturing activities. Plans and controls production schedules and coordinating with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials. Estimates and schedules the human resources, tools, and equipment needed for the production process. Researches, evaluates, and recommends changes to production processes, systems, technology, or equipment to enhance the organization's production capabilities.

Contributes to the Production Planning team as an individual contributor who is a developing subject matter expert. Works independently with minimal supervision and represents planning within the site leadership decision making process to drive business needs. Consults on projects, programs, and processes that span multiple related areas in support of the organization's overall supply chain/production strategy. Applies in-depth knowledge of the Production Planning and Materials Planning field to install best of class policies, procedures, and plans for the site.

• Leads the planning and preparation of production schedules for manufacturing
• Plans, monitors and consolidates material demand for suppliers
• Participates in discussions with key functional partners on business scenario reviews where applicable and provide critical project input & support for key strategic projects
• Develops actionable insights of analyses of trends and the competitive landscape to continually improve the organization's production strategy.
• Supports the analysis of production specifications and plant capacity data to establish efficient/constrained manufacturing processes, material, personnel, and tools to deliver required Supply plan
• Leads the S&OP process to provide a closed loop connection between marketing/sales stated demand, manufacturing capacity/build plans, supplier capacity and the total operating plan.
• Monitors/measures production performance for adherence to build plans and creates/enables capabilities that increase the maturity of existing Production Planning and Scheduling processes.
• Participates in new product launch meetings and new product forecasts as a business partner to ensure capacity and capabilities are taken in consideration to adjust to the expanding product portfolio.
• Coaches and trains junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
• Integrates Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decision making.

Experience & Education

• Higher Learning Education (BS preferred in Engineering, Operations, Logistics or Business Administration) or equivalent required.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in any of the following disciplines: production planning, inventory management, supply network planning, demand management, capacity planning and/or Supply Chain
• Experience in Supply Chain management, related to production activities with a technical, scientific, pharmaceutical/medical device background, or equivalent.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Certifications/Licenses And Affiliations

• Knowledge of MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint is required
• Prior extensive experience in planning (raw material planning, capacity planning, detailed scheduling) in medical device or pharma
• SAP hands on knowledge is a must (SME preferred)
• Must demonstrate the ability to work with cross-functional teams and influence peer levels
• Must demonstrate insights into End-to-End supply chain characteristics and understanding of financial processes, such as business scenario development, P&L calculation, and COGS
• Must be able to work with complex planning tools & have experience working with ERP/MRP systems
• Must be able to effectively present information to employees at all levels
• Related professional certifications (e.g., APICS, ISM, Process Excellence/Six Sigma, FPX) are desirable

Other

• Less than 10% travel required

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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Preferred Skills

• Analytical Reasoning
• Business Savvy
• Capability Development
• Consulting
• Demand Forecasting
• Demand Planning
• Distribution Management
• Just-in-Time (JIT) Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Flow Management
• Process Improvements
• Product Design
• Product Development
• Production Operations
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Supply Planning
• Tactical Planning
• Technical Credibility