Manager Production, Value Stream 5.5RP (mfd)

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Assembly

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Aachen North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager Production leads the daily operations of manufacturing by managing schedules resources and staff to meet production targets. This role ensures adherence to QSR standards drives continuous improvement initiatives and supports cross-functional collaboration for efficient and compliant product delivery and operational excellence.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

In accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson procedures and guidelines this position:

• Lead coach and develop production teams to achieve safety quality delivery cost and inventory objectives while fostering a culture of accountability engagement and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all quality regulatory health safety environmental (HSE) and company requirements including FDA QSR ISO standards GMP/GDP and applicable policies and procedures while maintaining audit readiness and accurate documentation.
• Own and improve operational performance through KPI management production execution capacity planning inventory control and business continuity planning.
• Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies to enhance productivity efficiency quality and cost performance.
• Manage staffing equipment materials and budgets to meet operational and customer delivery commitments.
• Partner with Quality Engineering Supply Chain and other cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence process improvements and successful implementation of new products equipment and technologies.
• Communicate performance risks and improvement opportunities to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• 6 years of manufacturing experience preferably in a medical device and/or cleanroom environment.
• Demonstrated leadership or people management experience preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS

• Strong leadership team-building communication and decision-making skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of FDA QSR ISO standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proven critical thinking problem-solving and ability to drive results through sound judgment and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Kaizen and continuous improvement methodologies; Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; SAP experience preferred.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing Assembly Operations Consulting Developing Others Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Human-Computer Relationships Inclusive Leadership Leadership Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Plant Operations Quality Standards Resource Management Sustainability Team Management Technologically Savvy Validation Master Plans Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

78.30000 - 135.70000

Benefits:

In addition to base pay we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location where the actual amount is based on the employees and companies performance of the previous calendar year or sales commissions. Moreover we offer vacation days parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks bereavement leave caregiver leave volunteer leave well-being reimbursement programs for financial physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards and subject to the terms of their respective plans employees - and in some locations eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information visit Employee benefits Supporting well-being & career growth Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1