Detailed Scheduler/Pre-Identified Candidate

Johnson & Johnson•Milpitas, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson’s Surgical Robotics Supply Chain organization is hiring a Detailed Scheduler for its Surgery business. The role translates production plans into detailed schedules that optimize sequencing, line utilization, labor, and material availability. It works closely with manufacturing, warehouse, quality, maintenance, planning, and other supporting teams to promote schedule adherence and efficient plant execution. The scheduler monitors short-term performance, identifies constraints and exceptions, and adjusts schedules to support service, throughput, and operational stability. The position builds and maintains production schedules, generates and monitors work orders, supports new product introduction and evaluation or validation orders, and maintains product planning parameters in JDE within established inventory policies. It monitors production activity and inventory, expedites work and materials when needed, coordinates material shipments with other Surgical Robotics plants, and provides schedule analysis and execution feedback. The role also communicates schedule risks and changes, participates in plant and planning reviews, and escalates potential issues or opportunities. The role is fully onsite, with travel of up to 10% to the Milpitas, California location. The posting identifies Santa Clara, California as the position location and lists Milpitas and Santa Clara as job posting locations.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in planning, purchasing, supply chain, or operations.
Experience with ERP systems, including placement of work orders and purchase orders.
Experience with system-based MRP.
Knowledge of master production scheduling (MPS), MRP, capacity planning, production planning, and production floor control techniques.
Proficiency in Excel and analytical skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong sense of urgency and ability to work autonomously with limited supervision.
Strong understanding of manufacturing flow.
Continuous-improvement mindset and a track record of driving efficiencies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree, or equivalent; supply chain or a related field is preferred.
Experience in detailed scheduling and manufacturing execution.
SAP experience, especially S/4HANA.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including formulas and pivot tables.
Experience in a healthcare or regulatory-dependent sector.
Capital equipment supply chain or planning experience.
Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Supply chain certification, such as APICS or CSCP.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain detailed production schedules based on production plan priorities, asset constraints, labor availability, and material readiness.
Generate, print, and monitor work and production orders according to MPS work orders.
Optimize schedules to improve production plan attainment, throughput, and manufacturing efficiency.
Coordinate schedule changes with plant stakeholders to support execution and minimize disruption.
Support new product introduction work orders for evaluations and validations, including material readiness in production or development stages.
Maintain JDE planning parameters for assigned products within established inventory policies and maintain JDE to support proper MRP functioning.
Coordinate with engineering on production orders for evaluations and validations.
Analyze and monitor inventory levels against business plan goals and help avoid obsolete or surplus material.
Monitor actual versus planned production activities daily using reports and physical inspection of the production floor.
Maintain priorities and expedite work in process as needed to maximize customer service.
Coordinate with purchasing, production, engineering, master planning, quality, and other departments to expedite activities that could put the production program at risk.
Communicate with planners and buyers at other Surgical Robotics plants and approve and coordinate material shipments between plants when needed.
Plan and monitor work order supplies.
Support preparation of report information and undertake other assigned duties and projects.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
Communicate with supporting functions to resolve issues that may affect the production schedule.
Adjust schedules and communicate impacts in response to equipment availability, labor, quality holds, and material readiness.
Provide schedule analysis and execution feedback to support continuous improvement in planning and plant performance.
Participate in plant and planning review forums, communicating schedule performance, risks, and opportunities.
Escalate potential issues or opportunities to the next management level and/or through the short-term escalation management process.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Pension plan
401(k) savings plan
Eligibility for the long-term incentive program
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year; 56 hours per calendar year for Washington residents
Holiday pay, including floating holidays: 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time: up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental leave: 480 hours within one year of the birth, adoption, or foster care of a child
Condolence leave: 30 days for an immediate family member and 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver leave: 10 days
Volunteer leave: 4 days
Military spouse time off: 80 hours