Operational Excellence Specialist

Biopharma Asia; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson, a global leader in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, seeks an Operational Excellence Specialist for its Wilson, NC site. You will identify opportunities, deploy process excellence methods, and drive “Right the First Time” improvements across manufacturing processes.

You will lead value stream initiatives, mentor teams, and collaborate with production leadership to sustain continuous improvement and meet performance targets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science required.
• 3+ years in Operations/GET/MSAT/Planning/Project Management.
• 1–2 years in continuous improvement/lean function.
• Experience leading projects.
• Business and financial acumen to translate strategy into value.
• Knowledge of JJPS/Production system and RCPS.
• Track record delivering key projects.
• Experience in workshop facilitation.
• Ability to collaborate in a matrix environment.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Results-oriented.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

• Execute JJPS initiatives and the Culture of Excellence at the site.
• Value stream mapping and implement improvement plans to deliver reliability for brands.
• Lead CIP pipeline, ideation workshops, diagnostics, benchmarks, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Site Performance Management: analyze data to identify improvements and monitor processes.
• Lead site/global programs like Smart Change Over & OEE Program, Golden Batch, etc.
• Capability Building: train and certify personnel in Lean/Six Sigma.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and collaborate with partners to implement improvements.

Skills

Operations management

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Facilitation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Supply chain knowledge

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science

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 Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Description:

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine .

J&J is expanding our manufacturing capacity with $2 billion investment to support strong portfolio growth and continue delivering breakthrough innovation and transformational medicines for patients. The new facility will expand production of innovative biologic medicines in areas including oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. J&J’s significant supply chain investment ensures a resilient and reliable future supply of medicines to meet accelerating demand for our current portfolio of medicines and our future innovations.

The Operational Excellence Specialist is responsible for finding opportunities and implementing project plans across the site. Also supports the deployment of the Continuous Improvement programs and implements projects and initiatives. This role drives continued operational excellence in the organization and is responsible for the execution and implementation of standard processes to ensure performance targets are met as it relates to Continuous Improvement. The Operational Excellence Specialist will employ process excellence methodologies to bring value to the customer and drive ‘Right the First Time’ mentality. Responsible for providing knowledge in the tactical approach, deployment & execution of Process Excellence (Six Sigma, Lean & Design Excellence) in partnership with production leadership & the PE team. The person evaluates potential business impact for improvement projects and advises on their implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

JJPS/Operational Excellence: Responsible for the execution of JJPS business initiatives and the deployment of the Culture of Excellence at the site.

Value Stream Mapping – Responsible to complete Value Stream Maps, find opportunities, creates and implemetnation plans to deliver reliability improvements for all strategic brands.

CIP Pipeline Process: This person drives ideation workshops, VSMs, diagnostics, benchmarks, etc. to identify and lead cost savings initiative and to develop the site CIP pipeline.

Site Performance Management Process: Perform data analysis to identify areas of improvement and to ensure the right focus. Use Process Excellence methodologies and tools to monitor and improve the site processes based on identified performance measures.

Key Site/Global Programs: Performs key OPEX Strategic Initiatives and programs such as Smart Change Over & OEE Program, Golden Batch, Waste to Excellence/Yield, ZBB, Ideation Workshops for GP Improvement, etc.

Capability Building: Train and certify YB at the site. Provides coaching & mentoring to candidates for Lean/Six Sigma certifications.

Continuous improvement projects: Lead individual initiatives to deliver CIPs and process improvements. Collaborate with business partners to implement targeted improvements in production areas to improve operational efficiencies. Perform data analysis to identify areas of improvement and to ensure the right focus.

Qualifications

Education:

A minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science field; required

Experience and Skills:

Required:

A minimum of 3 Years of Operations/GET/MSAT/Planning/Project Management experience is required

A minimum 1-2 years in a continuous improvement/lean function

Experience leading projects

Must have the business & financial competence to understand strategic issues impacting the company and to translate them to value creation and business cases.

Knowledge of JJPS/Production system and RCPS.

Proven track record in identifying, developing and driving execution of key projects

Experience in workshop facilitations

Ability to collaborate with individuals in a matrix environment, handling complexity, collaborating across boundaries and influencing without authority required.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple, concurrent priorities many needing immediate resolution.

Strong communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills, self-awareness and adaptability

Results oriented with strong background of success in delivering on objectives.

Preferred:

Consistent record in working with internal and external organizations in bringing to bear and sharing standard process is preferred.

Project Management Certification (FPX/PMP)

Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain

Other:

Certification in Lean/CI, such as Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt strongly preferred.

Ability to travel up to 5% of the time; domestic and international

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .]

If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

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, Business Behavior, Business Savvy, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Data Gathering and Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Document Management, Goal Attainment, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Plant Operations, Problem Solving, Process Control, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Technical Writing, Time Management