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Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Supply Chain LDP

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Cork is the largest, most comprehensive orthopedic and neurological business in the world, built upon the strong legacies of two great companies.

It offers an unparalleled breadth and depth of technology, devices, services and programs in the areas of joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, neurological, cranio-maxillofacial, power tools and bio-materials.

Our broad array of inspired, innovative and high-quality offerings helps advance the health and wellbeing of people around the world.

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Cork, who employ over 1000 people in Cork established its manufacturing facility in 1997 where it manufactures orthopedic knees and hips. In 2014, Johnson & Johnson MedTech Cork won the Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence.

Job Purpose:

The mission of the Graduate Operations Team Lead is to support the Operations team in the manufacturing of products to enhance the Safety, quality, service, growth and value for local & Global Orthopedics supply.

The main responsibility will be to work as part of the Operations Team under the guidance of a Team Lead/Value Stream Manager while participating in the Ireland Graduate program.

The role will support the Knees, Hips and Shoulder markets as well as supporting business growth, quality and projects.

What you’re great at:

Interest in People
Interested in learning and how to learn
Willing to take direction from other operations team
Willing to question and learn from all the value stream team
Interest in problem solving & business acumen
Energetic, enthusiastic and self-motivated
Hardworking
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Willing to work as part of a team towards a common goal

Be vital:

To be part of this high performing team you will have great attention to detail and hold a:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Business or similar operations, engineering or technology degree.

This role is open to early-career talent, specifically candidates who will graduate in 2026 or who have recently graduated in 2025.

What we’re about:

We are passionate about our work and play vital roles across a range of professional disciplines, and care deeply about our customers and communities. At Johnson & Johnson our culture enables dynamic and impactful careers. We share a kind of DNA where we’re each:

Committed to caring
Responsible to our communities
Ready to apply our knowledge and know-how
Rare in our background and experiences
The drivers of our own success
Passionate about doing what’s right

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Analytical Reasoning, Brand Research, Coaching, Detail-Oriented, Developing Others, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Materials Handling, Organizational Knowledge, Package and Labeling Regulations, Package Equipment, Package Management, Plant Operations, Product Packaging Design, Quality Assurance (QA), Safety-Oriented, Work Order Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€0.00 - €82,915.00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

Graduate Operations Team Leader

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