Materials Operations Supervisor

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Cincinnati, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for a Materials Operations Supervisor, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/. This role is responsible for supervising and coordinating materials handling operations and providing day-to-day leadership to Support Technicians to ensure efficient inventory management and the safe, timely movement of capital equipment and materials through the Energy Service Solutions U.S. Service Center. This role leads all aspects of operational workflow for receiving, decontaminating, shipping, and internal movement of inventory; supports organizational objectives and business goals; and ensures compliance with established Johnson & Johnson processes, quality requirements, and safety standards. The Supervisor is accountable for performance management, talent development, and maintaining consistent, high-quality work output across the Support Technician team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Business Information, or Business Analysis or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience related to the service of medical devices
• 1-3 years of leading individual contributors with strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Experience working in regulated or safety‑critical environments (e.g., manufacturing, aerospace, medical devices, transportation, or distribution centers)
• Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse or materials handling practices and procedures
• Knowledge of specific business practices and software and software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Strong verbal and written communications skills

Nice To Haves

• Focus on Logistics or Operations Management is a plus
• Experience in Medical Devices, manufacturing, supply chain, material handling, or logistics is preferred
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Process Improvement methodologies, or Lean Manufacturing Principals is preferred
• Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt, APICS / ASCM certifications, etc. are preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervising and providing day-to-day leadership to Support Technicians, including coaching, training, performance management, and talent development.
• Coordinating daily materials handling activities, including receiving, decontamination, shipping, and internal movement of spare parts and medical devices.
• Performing hands-on materials handling responsibilities as needed to support operational continuity, accounting for up to 20% of the role.
• Managing workflow, productivity, and operational decision-making to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent inventory management of capital pools and spare parts.
• Ensuring accurate updates to service and inventory systems to support asset tracking and reporting.
• Analyzing operational data to improve inventory turns, reduce waste, and support customer service objectives.
• Ensuring team compliance with GMP, safety, quality, and continuous improvement requirements, including readiness for internal and external audits.
• Leading departmental safety initiatives and ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Johnson & Johnson safety regulations.
• Serving as owner of materials handling documentation, including work instructions and procedural updates.
• Supporting staffing activities, including hiring, onboarding, and resource planning.
• Communicating business issues, risks, and improvement opportunities to management.
• Demonstrating and reinforcing Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in daily interactions.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.
• Respect for the diversity and dignity of employees and recognition of their merit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level