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

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Project Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Operations Strategy Lead to join our team located in Santa Clara, CA.

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/.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Operations Strategy, the Operations Strategy Lead will oversee the Strategy Deployment System that supports Operations within the Global End-to-End Supply Chain. This role is responsible for the execution of Strategic Network Projects and Programs aligned with long-term business objectives.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Global Operations to effectively implement the strategy, ensuring that goals, objectives, and metrics are cascaded and managed at all levels within the organization.

Under the guidance of the Director of Operations Strategy, the Operations Strategy Lead will manage all aspects of Cost Optimization initiatives. This includes utilizing Flawless Project Execution (FPx), conducting root cause analysis, and resolving problems with Six Sigma tools. The individual will tackle complex or novel assignments that require innovative approaches and achieve breakthrough results through Process Excellence and the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence

• Drive Operational Excellence and Johnson & Johnson Operation Systems (JJOS) best methods.
• Drive continuous improvement global and site initiatives that improve safety, improve overall quality of execution, increase process efficiencies, and reduce cycle time and cost.
• Facilitate rapid improvement events and Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS) in areas of need.
• Train/Mentor individuals for Lean/Six Sigma Yellow, Green, and Black Belt certifications.
• Develop capabilities of site personnel in deployment and use of Lean, Six Sigma, RCPS, FPx and JJOS.
• Support the development and deployment of site cascade.
• Lead Performance Management recommended practices for the site.
• Work with area owners to develop and maintain site and functional area performance dashboards.

Operational Metrics

• Drive focus and organizational alignment and understanding around the franchise and operations strategic imperatives
• In conjunction with the Site/functional staff and change management teams, translate these strategic imperatives into specific projects, measures, and timelines that will drive execution. Create and maintain the Site/function Strategic Imperative Translation, and monthly scorecards.
• Responsible for understanding the metrics (system & processes) and communication architecture within the operations community.
• Share best practices for introducing, driving and sustaining imperatives across operating locations with other OPEX leaders.
• Ensure all measures used for management decisions adhere to “well-dressed” standards.

Portfolio Management

• Lead and execute projects and programs defined on the roadmap, as well as to manage the Cost Optimization Process and Governance.
• Responsible for maintaining the site project portfolio, drive the measurement of projects that fit our commitments in meeting business plan and ensure progress to the sites strategic plan, and communicate all goals and deliverables in terms of defined measures.
• Deliver on financial cost reduction plans and commitments.
• Responsible for ensuring projects are developed that “add up” to achieving the goals.
• Accountable with sponsors for development of business case, measure, problem definition and timeline for each project in the aggregate project plan for the site.
• Chair of the CIP governance process and hold sponsors/project leaders accountable to timeliness and deliverables.
• Responsible for quantitative project result verification as well as verifying control plan implementation to maintain the projects improvement for all projects completed.
• Act as a positive change agent to ensure engagement and alignment by all associates.
• Maintain clear sponsor, stakeholder and team members communication and alignment.

Requirements

This role requires a diverse Operations (E2E supply chain) background, with demonstrated E2E business acumen, experience in relationship management, business integration and executional excellence. Strong project and program management skills are required.

Other key competencies include:

• Must possess at least 6 years of work experience in a similar environment with a pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device company.
• A technical background, preferably in engineering or science
• Experience in Program Management, strong program management skills, organization, coordination, and action-tracking skills
• Relevant experience in E2E Supply Chain.
• Experience in the medical device industry with 510k and PMA products.
• Ability to drive operational excellence across organizations.
• Ability to create a future vision on deliverables and gain support and alignment around the plan to get to those deliverables executed
• Experience working in a complex matrix organization and achieving results though leveraging internal and external partners.

Leadership Skills

• Demonstrated leadership abilities capable of inspiring teams to Strategic Project execution and operational excellence.
• Dynamic and engaging facilitation/training skills
• Highly influential and able to sell ideas and approaches
• Solid coaching and mentoring competency
• Able to influence change without direct authority
• Ability to convey and communicate complex concepts simply and clearly
• Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, analytical / critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• Operate as a team and/or independently while demonstrating flexibility to changing requirements.
• Portfolio management experience is required.
• Working knowledge of J&J Flawless Project Execution (FPX) philosophy is required.
• Effective communication, presentation, and partner management skills are required.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work in a team environment is required.
• Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, PowerPoint, and Project capabilities are required.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) required at a minimum, preferably in an Engineering or Science discipline.
• Black Belt certified preferred
• Would also benefit from MS in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations Research, Applied Statistics/Mathematics or Quality Engineering is preferred. MBA a plus

TRAVEL

• Domestic Travel up to 30%

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• English required
• Spanish recommended

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned or negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Additional Information:

• The anticipated base pay for this position is $114,000-$197,800 annually.

• 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 individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

  • Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year

  • Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year

  • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year

  • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

• Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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 ( ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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