Production Manager, eMFG

Johnson Johnson; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Danvers, MA is seeking a Manager of Production Engineering to lead production teams in a medical device environment. The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and cost, with accountability for KPI-driven performance and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), 6+ years in manufacturing (preferably in medical devices/cleanrooms), and experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and ERP systems such as SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• 6+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a medical device and/or cleanroom environment.
• Demonstrated leadership or people management experience preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies; Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory objectives while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, health, safety, and environmental requirements, including FDA QSR, ISO standards, GMP/GDP, and applicable procedures.
• Own and improve operational performance through KPI management, production execution, capacity planning, inventory control, and business continuity planning.
• Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies to enhance productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Manage staffing, equipment, materials, and budgets to meet operational and customer delivery commitments.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, process improvements, and successful implementation of new products and technologies.
• Communicate performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Decision-making

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

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:

Plant Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description: We are searching for the best talent for Manager, Production Engineering. 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 Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.

Job Duties:

• Lead, coach, and develop production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all quality, regulatory, health, safety, environmental (HSE), and company requirements, including FDA QSR, ISO standards, GMP/GDP, and applicable policies and procedures, while maintaining audit readiness and accurate documentation.
• Own and improve operational performance through KPI management, production execution, capacity planning, inventory control, and business continuity planning.
• Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies to enhance productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Manage staffing, equipment, materials, and budgets to meet operational and customer delivery commitments.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, process improvements, and successful implementation of new products, equipment, and technologies.
• Communicate performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• 6+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a medical device and/or cleanroom environment.
• Demonstrated leadership or people management experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership, team-building, communication, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proven critical thinking, problem-solving, and ability to drive results through sound judgment and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies; Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; SAP experience preferred.

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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $102,000 - $177,000.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for