EM Make Manager
About The Position
Kenvue is currently recruiting for an EM Make Manager. At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.
Requirements
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.
- A minimum of 6 years related experience in any of the following areas is required: Supply Chain/Operations, Quality, External or Internal Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain Sourcing, and/or Supply Planning.
- Experience working with Manufacturing Operations in a GMP environment is required.
- An entrepreneurial self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills, comfortable communicating across functional levels is required.
- Strong organizational, project management, and analytical skills is required.
- Demonstrated effectiveness leading and influencing cross-functional project teams is required.
- This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% domestically
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
- Training/experience with Lean Six Sigma/Process Improvement methodologies is preferred.
- Prior experience establishing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreement (SLAs) for critical vendors is preferred.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships with internal and external business partners to meet tactical and strategic business needs is required.
- Prior knowledge of advanced planning systems such as ERP, MRP, and/or SAP is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross functional teams to resolve product supply issues, driving results on a worldwide, regional, and local basis
- Facilitate execution of legally binding supply and service level agreements
- Ensure achievement of external manufacturing site goals such as OTIF-PA, cost improvement, Quality, EHS and Compliance metrics
- Develop manufacturing strategies to improve site performance, agility, and reliability of supply
- Coordinate the execution of life cycle management and new product launches at external manufacturing sites
- Ensure customer commitments for product availability are met
- Resolve quality/GMP issues
- Facilitate the implementation of LEAN methodology and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support the development and execution of business continuity plans, including the identification of qualified sources of supply and manufacturing sites based on product requirements and marketing strategies as they relate to manufacturing requirements
- Develop supply market knowledge within key processing technologies to enable rapid benchmarking and accelerated selection of alternate manufacturing sites
- Conduct on-going analysis of total end-to-end supply chain costs, propose and manage implementation of cost improvements, and develop plans that support implementation of “directed pure buy” or “pure buy” supply relationships
- Develop and implement actions to reduce lead-times and optimize inventory
- Conduct monthly capacity analysis with EM site and develop action plans to proactively mitigate risk
- Coordinate efficient implementation of product / process changes at external manufacturing sites, instruct personnel on the Company’s vision and World Class manufacturing applications, coordinate EH&S assessments, as well as Kenvue Worldwide standards on labor, and address deficiencies
- Support the implementation of network strategy decisions to consolidate, on-board, or expand sites
- Facilitate root cause analysis, risk mitigation plans, and solution identification with internal and external business partners
- Develop and implement actions to reduce lead-times and optimize inventory
Benefits
- Competitive Benefit Package
- Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Kenvuer Impact Networks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
