Project Engineering Manager - Tech Ops E2E Delivery

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Warsaw, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Project Engineering Manager - Tech Ops E2E Delivery to be based at Warsaw, IN. This role is within the Orthopedics division, which focuses on developing next-generation treatments at the intersection of biology and technology. The position reports to the Tech Ops Leader, Joints Reconstruction Platform, and is responsible for leading and directing all projects related to the HIPS & SHOULDERS Value Stream (VS) Portfolios. This includes New Product Introduction (NPI), Technology Introduction, Strategic Capacity, and Risk Reduction, aligning with the Value Stream Product Strategy Roadmaps (PSR) and Long-Range Production Plan (LRPP). The leader will also be a member of the Global Tech Ops Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic direction of the HIPS & SHOULDERS E2E Technical Portfolio. The role is accountable for the global performance of the HIPS & SHOULDERS Portfolio, ensuring consistency in NPI launch volumes, Product Transfers, Strategic Capacity, and New Technology Introduction across global operational sites (Warsaw, Cork, Leeds, Suzhou). The position holds full Technical Ownership of all Tech Ops activities for the HIPS & SHOULDERS Portfolio, ensuring collaboration from an E2E Tech Ops perspective and setting the strategic direction for the team in alignment with Joints Supply Chain, Plants, Value Stream PSR, and R&D objectives. This role will also be responsible for setting and cascading related targets through the E2E Engineering Program Delivery Team. Johnson & Johnson is in the process of separating its Orthopedics business to establish a standalone company, operating as DePuy Synthes. If hired, it is anticipated that the employee would become an employee of DePuy Synthes following the completion of this transaction.

Requirements

Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering or a related field.
Minimum 10 years management experience in a senior Operations / Engineering Management role within a multinational organization.
Shown experience in the development and implementation of Product Lifecycle Strategies for Life Sciences.
Previous portfolio & people management expertise developing and implementing processes for new products on a global scale.
Proficiency on industry standards, investigations/technical assessments, compliance, and validation is required.
Significant experience in a Global Matrixed Management Role within Life Sciences.
Knowledgeable in GMP and pharmaceutical industry applicable regulations.
Knowledgeable in Process improvement and capacity enabling methodologies.
Knowledgeable in Statistics.
Knowledgeable in New product presentations and new product introduction.
Knowledgeable in Quality.
Knowledgeable in All validation requirements for process, cleaning and packaging validation.
Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Agile Decision Making
Budget Management
Business Case Modeling
Collaboration
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Customer Centricity
Developing Others
Inclusive Leadership
Leadership
Lean Supply Chain Management
Organizational Project Management
Project Engineering
Project Support
Quality Assurance (QA)
Regulatory Compliance
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application
Scientific Research
Team Management

Responsibilities

Develop an integrated E2E Hips & Shoulders Technology Operations capability to leverage talent and best practices in Engineering, Science & Technology to deliver on the Value Stream Metrics, in line with the JOINTS Platform Metrics.
Technical Lead for E2E HIP & Shoulders Portfolio Program delivery ensuring consistency and excellence in execution to the HIPs and Shoulders Value Stream Leaders.
Lead a Global Technical function of 180+ personnel across 4 Manufacturing sites to deliver best in class Business Results, managing an annual Budget in the range of $15M, and a Capital spend of circa $40M, and delivering in line with BP and LRFP Targets.
Support and deliver a 2% GP Target for the Value Stream Leaders across the Portfolio, in line with the JOINTS Platform Business Metrics.
Managing and implementing the introduction of enabling Manufacturing Processes, Capacity & Technologies to deliver growth volumes for the HIPS & SHOULDERS Value Stream to realize year on year Revenue Generation of $1.75B+ ensuring that the HIP & SHOULDER Manufacturing Capacity requirements are delivered.
Direct the roadmap development and deployment of technologies for Hips & Shoulders and partner with global engineering network to maximize ownership, engagement and alignment to strategic roadmaps. Working with technology virtual teams to investigate & deliver a pipeline of advanced manufacturing technologies to be implemented in our manufacturing plants to dramatically improve Design to Value for new products.
Key Member of the HIPS & SHOULDERS Value Stream Teams, representing Tech Ops.
Management of NPI Delivery both Internally and Externally through preferred Partners, in line with R&D Business Expectations. Leads all operations activities for the deployment & introduction of new products and innovative technologies into MAKE as well as external supply.
Ensure that projects are run cost efficiently and deliver manufacturability and reliable products that meet original project scope. With timely and accurate central reporting on project activities to the project sponsors and senior management.
Management of all operational project activities for key manufacturing technologies related to emerging products. This will involve the development and deployment of new products and process technologies from R&D to various manufacturing locations.
Management of Product Transfers across HIP& SHOULDER Manufacturing Network in line with JOINTS Platform Network Strategy.
Implementation of NPI and New Technologies to the HIP Manufacturing Network (e.g., Coatings, Inspection, Digital / Automation), in line with Value Stream Technology Roadmaps / PSR’s.
Support of Digital and Automation Strategy for HIP & SHOULDER Manufacturing Sites to ensure transition to MedTech Manufacturing.
Talent Development / Leverage across Manufacturing Network in the areas of Manufacturing Engineering, NPI Introduction, Project Management, Technology Development and Introduction.
Development of Business Cases to ensure continued investment in NPI, Technology Implementation and Capacity Introduction, and a voting member of the JOINTS Siting Committee.
Execution of Value Capture Plan (VCP) Target Capture Metrics in line with Long Range Financial Plan (LRFP).
Design and implementation of Risk Reduction Strategies for HIP & SHOULDER E2E Portfolio.
Lead the development of internal talent and capabilities that will ensure the E2E Engineering Program Delivery Team have the right level of capabilities to meet the current and emerging requirements of the portfolio.
Ensuring global standards and best practice are applied to all Global HIP & SHOULDER Portfolio Programs.
Develop Talent and Retention Strategies for Technical Population for new Manufacturing Technologies.
Implement Technical strategies to integrate next generation technologies / NPI to improve quality & reliability and increase Growth while reducing cost.
Execution of appropriate standardization practices and processes (Validation, Compliance, EHS, Facility, Digital, Automation) to ensure effective Portfolio Execution.
Develop Technology roadmaps for the HIP Portfolio and work in Partnership with the HIPS & SHOULDERS Value Stream, aligned to the PSR.
Design and Manage collaboration across the Tech Ops Function to integrate delivery in line with HIPS & SHOULDERS E2E Metrics (NPI Volume, Capacity Increase, Product BCP).
Be the single point of Contact for Technical Strategy and Execution on the HIPS & SHOULDERS VS team.
Deliver results by integrating, inspiring and empowering the E2E Engineering Delivery Delivery organization.
Provide Strategic Vision and Technical Leadership for Manufacturing Engineering, Program Managers and NPI Teams.
Strategic direction during the integration of new manufacturing processes and technologies.
Maximize the power of diversity and inclusion in Engineering organization.
Forge collaboration and negotiate critical issues with internal and external stakeholders, with particular focus on NPI Introduction.
Act as a bridge between Make Asset Management (MAM), New Product, External Manufacturing, and Technology Development functions to deliver to meet short, medium, and long-term business goals.
Leading the development of an exciting & engaging “One Team” Culture across the E2E Engineering Program Delivery Team in line with Credo principles.
Strengthen Technology Transfer Process to ensure robust processes working closely with the Global MAM Organization and Technical Innovation Team.
Drive best practices in Digital Engineering Design and Automation for Process, Technology and NPI Introduction.
Implement New Technologies to HIP & SHOULDER Manufacturing Sites in a consistent and reliable manner to ensure stable Product Delivery.
Build and execute a pipeline of HIP & SHOULDER Technical Projects to meet or exceed business targets in Quality, Service, Growth and Value, in line with HIP PSR.
Provide leadership / partnership on the innovation process and ensure a 5-year pipeline of projects exist to meet the strategic needs of the HIPS & SHOULDERS Value Stream.
Anticipate and influence technology requirements to meet HIP & SHOULDER Portfolio Requirements.
Partner with engineering groups to ensure delivery of breakthrough technologies.
Create and maintain an environment of innovative continuous improvement.
Promote a quality-focused culture within the HIPS & SHOULDERS E2E Delivery Team, ensuring adherence to cGMP’s and Quality Systems, as defined in the Quality Manual.
Champion Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) within the HIPS & SHOULDERS E2E Engineering Program Delivery Team and the implementation of safety/environmental requirements on purchase of all new equipment.
Ensure the HIPS & SHOULDERS E2E Engineering Program Delivery Team conforms to Corporate, Franchise, Statutory, Legislative and Regulatory requirements for GMP, EHS and Quality.
Provide direct line Leadership to HIPS & SHOULDERS E2E Engineering Program Delivery Team Leaders to enable them to be successful in a highly matrixed, and cross functional environment.
Develop and lead world-class HIPS & SHOULDERS E2E Engineering Program Delivery Team Function benchmarked globally with a focus on Excellence in Execution.
Prioritize Tech Ops leadership and talent development with a focus on strengthening core capability and developing next generation!
Develop a culture of fast paced innovation and foster an environment where people’s potential can be realized.
Recruit, develop, manage, and motivate highly trained technical professionals to meet the strategic needs of the business.
Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Develop strong collaborative and functional partnerships with the MAM Organization, E2E KNEE Engineering Program Delivery Teams, R&D, Source, Quality, Regulatory, Supplier Quality and Quality Engineering.
Steer collaboration with external and internal business partners to overcome blockages and facilitate integration in this highly matrixed function.
Instill and maintain a sense of urgency and customer focus within the HIPS & SHOULDERS E2E Delivery Team.
Establish and promote collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., R&D) for DFM for both Hips & Knees.
Drive a culture of “being the best that we can be” and a relentless pursuit of process and delivery excellence.
Setting the strategic direction (e.g., Technology Roadmap) for the team and maintaining strong collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., Value Stream) and functions (e.g., Quality).
Driving a culture of continuous improvement with a relentless focus on process & delivery excellence.