Manager, Production Planning

Johnson & Johnson•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Planning Manager manages production planning for the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Vision organization in support of intraocular lens (IOL) manufacturing activities. The role optimizes resource use and ensures production schedules and standards are met. It plans and controls production schedules, coordinates material requirements to maintain a controlled flow of approved materials, and estimates the human resources, tools, and equipment needed for production. The manager researches, evaluates, and recommends changes to production processes, systems, technology, or equipment to enhance production capabilities. This role is an individual contributor and developing subject matter expert who works independently with minimal supervision. It represents planning in site leadership decision-making and consults on projects, programs, and processes spanning related areas in support of the organization’s supply chain and production strategy. The manager applies in-depth Production Planning and Materials Planning knowledge to establish effective site policies, procedures, and plans. The position is fully on-site in Jacksonville, Florida, and requires less than 10% travel.

Requirements

Higher learning education, preferably a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Logistics, or Business Administration, or equivalent.
At least 6 years of experience in production planning, inventory management, supply network planning, demand management, capacity planning, and/or supply chain.
Supply Chain experience related to production activities with a technical, scientific, pharmaceutical, or medical device background, or equivalent.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Extensive planning experience, including raw material planning, capacity planning, and detailed scheduling, in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
Hands-on SAP knowledge; subject matter expert knowledge is preferred.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and influence peers.
Understanding of end-to-end supply chain characteristics and financial processes, including business scenario development, P&L calculation, and cost of goods sold (COGS).
Ability to work with complex planning tools and experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Ability to present information effectively to employees at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Related professional certifications, such as APICS, ISM, Process Excellence/Six Sigma, or FPX.
SAP subject matter expert knowledge.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and preparation of manufacturing production schedules.
Plan, monitor, and consolidate material demand for suppliers.
Participate in business scenario reviews with key functional partners and provide input and support for strategic projects.
Develop insights from trend and competitive-landscape analyses to improve production strategy.
Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data to establish efficient or constrained manufacturing processes, materials, personnel, and tools for the required supply plan.
Lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, connecting stated marketing and sales demand with manufacturing capacity and build plans, supplier capacity, and the total operating plan.
Monitor and measure production performance against build plans, and develop capabilities to improve the maturity of Production Planning and Scheduling processes.
Participate in new product launch meetings and forecast planning as a business partner, ensuring capacity and capabilities are considered as the product portfolio expands.
Coach and train junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
Integrate Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decision-making.
Research, evaluate, and recommend production process, system, technology, or equipment changes to enhance production capabilities.