Supply Chain Project Manager, Tech Ops, Orthopaedics

Johnson & Johnson•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

About The Position

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 jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Supply Chain Project Manager, Tech Ops, Orthopaedics to be located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Raynham, MA. About MedTech 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 This role is responsible for leading and/or supporting projects in the digital and power product portfolio, including new product development, lifecycle management to end of life, launch management, process improvements, and developing strategies for innovation / manufacturing of the future. This role will work in close partnership and collaboration with cross functional teams to ensure that all projects and issues related to patient safety, compliance, quality, service, growth, and value are executed to exceed business metrics. This role will work in concert with Product Value Stream Leaders to identify and execute critical projects that will transform the DPS supply chain to deliver best in class performance. This role is also responsible for leading critical supply chain strategic projects and issue management activities, project portfolio execution within the product category, providing insights to Value Stream Leaders for consideration into Product Strategy Roadmaps, business process management and continuous improvement, execution and maturation of process governance with external manufacturers, maintenance of departmental and project capital/expense budgets, seamless integration of newly stabilized products into E2E LCM process, and improvement of the End to End (E2E) supply chain processes. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor’s degree required; Engineering, Science, or a related Field required
Minimum 8+ years of relevant work experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, or Relevant field (6+ years of relevant experience with master’s degree) required
Work experience within the healthcare (i.e. Medical Technology or Pharmaceuticals) industry
Project Management experience, including developing and implementing processes for new or existing products/process and/or new technologies
Demonstrated experience in supply chain operational management with either internal or external manufacturers
Demonstrated ability applying project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices, budget management, and organizational change techniques
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills (written, presentation, meeting management, documentation) to effectively persuade and work across segments and functions at all levels of the organization
Minimum language required: English (mandatory)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Science, or a related Field is preferred
Knowledge of and experience in applying Six Sigma and/or Lean methodologies is preferred
Project management methodology certification (e.g., PMP/PMI, FPX) is preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of contact for project(s) supporting the full product lifecycle of digital and power products.
Partner with Marketing, R&D, Quality and Supply Chain teams to develop strategies to achieve business objectives and provide governance through effective prioritization and allocation of resources to achieve strategic goals
Support project portfolio management via robust NPI and LCM process execution (intake/approval/delivery)
Identify interdependencies and risks across the E2E supply chain to promote flawless project execution which exceeds business expectations
Lead critical issues and strategic supply chain projects impacting patient safety, compliance, quality, service, growth, and value.
Utilize and promote robust project management methodologies (e.g. FPX/PMP), continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma, LEAN), technical/manufacturing subject matter expertise, and change management.
Support New Product Introduction and lifecycle management governance process with both internal and external business partners
Develop a positive relationship with external manufacturers and suppliers via strong communication, frequent team collaboration/site visits, and identification of win/win opportunities that serve both JNJ and the external manufacturer/supplier.

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, 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.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
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
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits