Lead, Process Excellence / Leadess, Process Excellence

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Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Lead, Process Excellence to join our dynamic team. This role is based in Switzerland.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe that 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 where solutions are personalized. 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, profoundly impacting health for humanity. Learn more at www.jnj.com.

About J&J MedTech

At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we unleash diverse healthcare expertise, purposeful technology, and a passion for people to transform the future of medical intervention and empower everyone to live their best life possible. For more than a century, we have driven breakthrough scientific innovation to address unmet needs and reimagine health. In surgery, orthopedics, vision, and interventional solutions, we continue to save lives and create a future where healthcare solutions are smarter, less invasive, and more personalized.

Position Overview

The Lead Process Excellence is responsible for supporting the separation and standardization of core business processes and products across Plan, Source, Make, Quality, and Deliver streams. This role requires knowledge of Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, and Master Data processes, as well as demonstrated experience in leading a team of experts to meet timeline, scope, and objectives. The Lead Process Excellence collaborates with business teams, technology teams, domain experts, and other functions to gain a deep understanding of current business needs and capabilities, benchmarking, continuous improvement, consistent process documentation, and product deployment through various programs.

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the master data team to ensure data configuration meets business capability needs.
  • Develop and deploy Process Deviation & Data Quality Scorecards and improvement action plans for site owners.
  • List exceptional physical and financial/transactional archetypes and develop an action plan/decision log for remediation.
  • Partner with the business adoption team to ensure organizational change, business readiness, site readiness, and training are delivered to meet business needs.
  • Collaborate with internal (Osprey teams) and external benchmark partners (e.g., Deloitte/SAP) to adopt industry standard methodologies and current/future capabilities from SAP into the DePuy Synthes template design.
  • Identify and communicate project risks and issues, proposing solutions as necessary.
  • Understand and apply Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with the team.
  • Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to the next management level.
  • Follow all company guidelines related to Health, Safety, and Environmental practices as applicable.
  • Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, local, and company regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • 6-8 years of experience in a supply chain or manufacturing-related function.
  • Knowledge of FPX and APICS CPIM is desirable.
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Project System, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Knowledge of SAP, and preferably PLM system implementation.
  • Experience in process re-engineering.
  • Demonstrated management skills in communication, organization, people management, change management, and networking.

We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to participate in the application process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to join a world-class company and make a lasting impact. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Johnson & Johnson has announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of this 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 the 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. Details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time, subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Location : Neuchâtel
Country : Switzerland

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