Manufacturing Program Manager
About The Position
The Manager supports governance, financial processes, and operational coordination for External Manufacturing (EM) relationships, with a primary focus on Jabil and other strategic collaborators. This role executes standardized processes to ensure contract compliance, financial accuracy, and effective operational governance, while partnering cross-functionally to support business performance and operational excellence. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): Juarez, MEX - Requisition Number: R-085712. Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.
Requirements
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related field)
- A minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
- Demonstrated direct or indirect people management experience required.
- Experience working in matrixed environments required.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and coordination skills required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage across functional levels required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred.
- Six Sigma/ Lean certification with experience in process excellence tools/methodologies strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for deploying and executing standardized processes across strategic collaborations and external manufacturing sites to support service delivery and financial objectives.
- Leads a small team of professionals serving as process owners across governance, financial processes, scorecard deployment, and operational reporting.
- Execute claims and reverse claims processes, ensuring accuracy, documentation, and timely closure.
- Coordinate payments, purchase orders, and vendor setup (JDE, Ariba) in compliance with financial policies.
- Track cost improvement program (CIP) commitments and support delivery monitoring.
- Support inventory (SLOB) adjustments and assist in capex and expense tracking.
- Support adoption of digital tools (e.g., Power BI, Control Tower) to enhance reporting and visibility.
- Maintain and execute key business processes (e.g., Appian workflows).
- Develop and maintain scorecards and standardized reports to increase transparency.
- Manage activities to shape EM strategy & governance.
- Coordinate governance forums and track follow-up actions.
- Maintain EM training curriculum and ensure ongoing compliance alignment.
- Oversight of Cilag-Global Entrepreneur Governance.
- Accountable for ensuring finished good product flow from External Manufacturing Sites through external sterilization into Distribution Center.
- Drive improved reporting visibility and reduction of manual effort.
- Enable effective coordination across internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
- Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
- This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
- 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/foster care of a child
- Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
- Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
- Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
