Operations Lead

Johnson Johnson; Raynham (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Operations Lead for the Raynham SPRINT Center to supervise shop personnel and elevate manufacturing performance. You will drive safety, quality, and throughput while collaborating with multiple units to execute strategic initiatives.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and cross-functional influence in a dynamic healthcare manufacturing environment. On-site position with growth opportunities within the DePuy Synthes transition.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of direct manufacturing experience.
• Experience upholding safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Ability to influence and lead manufacturing teams across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead SPRINT Center Raynham shop operations across multiple shifts.
• Coordinate workload to maximize resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS).
• Drive continuous improvements and cross-functional collaboration.
• Mentor direct reports and foster inclusive culture.
• Deliver strong KPIs across safety, quality and throughput.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality & compliance

Process improvement

Safety emphasis

English fluency

Education

Technical High School Diploma

Tools

CAD software

SAP PLM

MRP systems

GD&T knowledge

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

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function

Industrial Design & Human Factors

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations

Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a dynamic Operations Lead to drive our critical and expanding SPRINT Center operations in Raynham, MA.

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 https://www.jnj.com/.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

About Orthopaedics

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopaedics? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech.

Purpose:

The Operations Lead is responsible for supervising shop personnel and advancing the quality, capacity, and capability of manufacturing operations within the Raynham SPRINT Center. This role ensures that all shop functions are aligned with business objectives and provides leadership and support for new initiatives.

This highly visible position offers opportunity to interact with multiple business units and directly impacts patients and surgeons. The Operations Lead also plays a key role in shaping shop strategy, driving strategic initiatives, and supporting long-range planning.

Are you interested in making a difference in a thriving diverse company culture, that celebrates the uniqueness of our employees and is committed to inclusion?

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all SPRINT Center Raynham shop operations across multiple shifts.
• Coordinate shop workload to optimize resource utilization and operational efficiency.
• Ensure all shop activities comply with the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to resolve complex manufacturing and engineering challenges.
• Foster a highly collaborative team environment within the department and across functional groups.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to direct reports while reinforcing culture of development, performance and inclusion.
• Contribute to shop initiatives and other projects as assigned.
• Deliver strong results across all key performance metrics.
• Identify, implement, and monitor business process improvements to enhance operational performance.

Education

• Technical High School Graduate or Equivalent

Experience and Skills

Required

• 6 to 8 years of direct experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold safety, quality, and compliance standards while working effectively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to influence manufacturing associates, establish consistent operating practices, and adapt to changing workload demands.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to improve business and operational outcomes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to be on-site 5 days per week. Flexibility will be provided in accordance
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Preferred

• Experience in a medical device field or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of capacity planning, financial competence and a basic understanding of lean manufacturing technologies preferred
• Basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Direct experience programming and/or operating CNC manufacturing equipment, including Mills, Lathes, Wire EDM's or equivalent.

Other

• May require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel to other locations and sites

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 in line with our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

"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."

Required Skills

Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Collaboration, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Concept Testing, Human Factor Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Process Oriented, Product Design, Product Improvements, Prototyping, Report Writing, Research and Development, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Technologically Savvy, User Research

Preferred Skills

Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Collaboration, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Concept Testing, Human Factor Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Process Oriented, Product Design, Product Improvements, Prototyping, Report Writing, Research and Development, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Technologically Savvy, User Research

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$92,000.00 - $148,350.00