Manager, Production Planning
About The Position
Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Manager, Production Planning for its Vision organization in Jacksonville, Florida. The position is fully on-site and supports intraocular lens (IOL) manufacturing activities. The Planning Manager manages production to optimize resources and meet production schedules and standards. This includes planning and controlling production schedules, coordinating material requirements to maintain a controlled flow of approved materials, and estimating the human resources, tools, and equipment required for production. The role also researches, evaluates, and recommends changes to production processes, systems, technology, or equipment to improve production capabilities. The position contributes to the Production Planning team as an individual contributor and developing subject matter expert. The manager works independently with minimal supervision, represents planning in site leadership decision-making, and consults on projects, programs, and processes across related areas in support of supply chain and production strategy. The role applies in-depth Production Planning and Materials Planning knowledge to establish effective site policies, procedures, and plans. It does not require direct supervision of resources.
Requirements
- Higher education is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred 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, or Supply Chain.
- Supply Chain management 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 medical device or pharmaceutical industries.
- Hands-on SAP knowledge; subject matter expertise 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 COGS.
- Ability to work with complex planning tools and experience with ERP/MRP systems.
- Ability to effectively present information to employees at all levels.
Nice To Haves
- SAP subject matter expertise.
- Related professional certifications, such as APICS, ISM, Process Excellence/Six Sigma, or FPX.
- Preferred skills listed in the posting include Analytical Reasoning, Business Savvy, Capability Development, Consulting, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Distribution Management, Just-in-Time (JIT) Manufacturing, Manufacturing Flow Management, Process Improvements, Product Design, Product Development, Production Operations, Stakeholder Engagement, Supply Planning, Tactical Planning, and Technical Credibility.
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.
- Analyze trends and the competitive landscape to develop actionable insights and continually improve production strategy.
- Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data to establish efficient or constrained manufacturing processes, materials, personnel, and tools needed to deliver the 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 enable capabilities that improve the maturity of Production Planning and Scheduling processes.
- Participate in new product launch meetings and new product forecasting 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
