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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Product & Packaging Operations

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

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.

Role: Days Operations Manager x 2 roles

Reports to: Senior Value Stream Manager

Location: DePuy Orthopedics, Cork, Ireland

JOB PURPOSE / DESCRIPTION:

We are hiring a Days Operations Manager to support the Senior Value Stream Manager in the day-to-day execution and performance of one or more manufacturing value streams.

The Days Operations Manager is responsible for planning, leading, and controlling activities across one or more value streams to ensure the consistent delivery of safe, high quality, and compliant products. This role ensures operations meet customer requirements, achieve cost and efficiency targets, and operate within a robust quality and governance framework.

Working in close partnership with the Senior Value Stream Manager, the role is chiefly responsible for smooth day-to-day operation of the manufacturing Value Stream with a focus on detailed operational planning and configuration, coordination of activities and output across shifts, and analysing and reporting on Value Stream performance.

The role will support and develop teams, proactively manage risks related to quality, compliance and delivery, and ensure timely data-driven decision making to support business goals.

This is intended as an individual contributor role, with a tactical focus directly supporting a Senior Value Stream Manager. Depending on Value Stream needs, however, the role may involve direct people management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure all manufacturing operations within the value streams comply with global corporate, statutory, and regulatory requirements, including GMP, EHS, and quality standards.
Develop and implement operations aligned with site and broader business objectives.
Detailed operational planning and configuration, coordination of activities and output across shifts, analysing and reporting on Value Stream performance.
Lead, engage, and develop teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and a strong growth mindset.
Continuously enhance communication channels to support alignment, transparency and effective decision making.
Drive and maintain a strong customer focus across all value stream activities.
Reduce the cost of manufacturing year on year by actively promoting, encouraging and implementing innovative solutions that maintain quality while improving efficiency and reducing lead times.

CUSTOMER FOCUS

Improve and maintain customer focus within Value Stream.
Prioritise production in line with customer service requirements.
Drive continuous improvement
Work with planning function to eliminate / minimise backorder and safety stock concerns.
Act as the voice of the customer.

HSE

Ensure HSE policies, procedures and programs are implemented throughout the Value Stream and facility.
Ensure all accidents, incidents and near misses are thoroughly investigated and resultant actions complete in a timely manner.
Foster HSE within the Value Stream.
All employees are responsible for minimizing both the Environmental and Health & Safety effects of the work that they perform.

COST

Hold people accountable for Value Stream results.
Implement company business plan objectives within Value Stream.
Strive to consistently exceed Value Stream results.
Reduce cost of manufacture on a year-on-year basis.
Efficiently handle variations in manufacturing demands.
Develop and maintain an environment of continuous improvement.

QUALITY

Ensure responsibilities under the Quality System are met.
Ensure all manufacturing operations within the Value Stream conform to Quality requirements.
Promote a quality-focused culture within the Value Stream team and ensure cGMP’s are adhered to.
Assume a lead role in conjunction with QA to eliminate repeat close calls and potential recalls.
Establish world-class housekeeping standards within the value stream.

Scope / Decision Rights (typical): Leads day-to-day operations and improvement for an assigned area/value stream segment; approves routine operational decisions within established standards; co-owns longer-term strategy and major investment proposals with the Senior Value Stream Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business, Science or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
Min. 4 years leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, with a strong track record of delivery and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated people leadership experience, including developing leaders, performance management and leading through change.
Strong working knowledge of GMP/Quality systems and EHS requirements in a manufacturing setting.
Minimum of 8 year’s experience in manufacturing operations or supporting functions.

Desirable

Experience in Healthcare/Medical Devices or similarly regulated manufacturing.
Lean / Six Sigma / Process Excellence certification.
Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, Engineering Management) and/or formal project management capability.
Knowledge of capacity planning and production planning/scheduling.

Key Competencies

Leadership: Ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams; fosters accountability and a continuous improvement culture.
Operational Excellence: Strong experience in manufacturing environments with knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma and process optimisation.
Strategic Execution: Translates strategy into clear objectives and delivers results through effective decision making.
Quality and Compliance: Solid understanding of GMP, EHS, and regulatory standards with a strong quality mindset.
Data & Problem Solving: Uses data and KPIs’ to drive performance, identify issues, and implement solutions.
Communication: Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management and cross functional collaboration skills.
Customer focus: Drives delivery of high-quality products aligned to customer expectations.
Continuous improvement: Promotes innovation and leads initiatives to improve efficiency, cost, and lead times.

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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.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Coaching, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Innovation, Package and Labeling Regulations, Package Equipment, Package Management, Plant Operations, Process Control, Process Improvements, Product Packaging Design, Safety-Oriented, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Sustainability, Sustainable Packaging, Technical Credibility, Transportation Management

The anticipated pay range for this position, in the primary posting location, is:

€70,100.00 - €121,210.00

The anticipated pay ranges for additional locations are:

Ireland – The anticipated base pay range for this position is €70,100 – €121,210 per year

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.

Additional information:

https://www.careers.jnj.com/en/life-at-jj/employee-benefits/