Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Warsaw, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DePuy Synthes is recruiting a Manufacturing Supervisor for the Joints Platform–SI&D (Strategy, Innovation and Deployment) team in Warsaw, Indiana. The supervisor leads a team of experienced business enablers and early-career individual contributors, overseeing daily operations, workflow, project coordination, performance expectations, and compliance within Manufacturing Product & Packaging Operations. The role provides guidance to junior team members and promotes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The position coordinates operational plans and scheduled trials supporting new product and packaging-process launches, helps resolve production issues, and manages work orders and team priorities. It implements project plans and timelines while ensuring work follows applicable procedures and quality, safety, and operational requirements. The role reinforces Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives and fosters an inclusive, collaborative, high-integrity work environment. The posting notes that Johnson & Johnson plans to separate its Orthopedics business as DePuy Synthes. If the transaction concludes, employment is anticipated to transfer to DePuy Synthes and be governed by its employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans.

Requirements

At least 2 years of professional experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, packaging, or a related environment.
Experience leading teams, coordinating workflows, or supporting operational decision-making.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to quality, compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field is preferred.
Agile Manufacturing
Analytical Reasoning
Brand Research
Coaching
Detail-Oriented
Developing Others
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Inclusive Leadership
Leadership
Materials Handling
Organizational Knowledge
Package and Labeling Regulations
Package Equipment
Package Management
Plant Operations
Product Packaging Design
Quality Assurance (QA)
Safety-Oriented
Work Order Management

Responsibilities

Supervise individual contributors and conduct performance management, including coaching, feedback, and development planning.
Coordinate assignments and processes to support consistent, high-quality work products.
Maintain productive workflow, resolve day-to-day operational issues, and ensure performance and compliance expectations are met.
Provide guidance and support as a primary point of contact for junior team members.
Coordinate scheduled trials and operational plans supporting launches of new products and packaging processes.
Address production issues promptly and ensure work orders are completed and corrected in a timely manner.
Manage team workload and operational priorities to maintain efficiency, continuity, and accuracy.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align and communicate operational needs.
Implement project plans and timelines supporting Manufacturing Product & Packaging Operations objectives.
Ensure activities meet established procedures, quality and safety standards, and operational requirements.
Monitor compliance and identify opportunities to optimize workflows and enhance processes.
Demonstrate and reinforce Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative, high-integrity environment focused on respect, accountability, and ethical decision-making.