Johnson Johnson is currently seeking a Manufacturing Project Specialist

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/.

The incumbent is responsible for improvements in the Operations areas using best practices and methodologies, Process Excellence tools and Key Performance Indicators. This includes 1) Lead the execution of projects, 2) Support a continuous improvement and lean culture. 3) Work with support groups and transactional areas to reduce cost, reduce inventory and create flow aligned to customer demand. Prioritizes and tracks the progress of projects and initiatives. Supports statistical analysis, and contributes to people engagement as a change management agent for new initiatives aligned to corporate through the use of best practices and tools, dashboards and scorecards, visual factory, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

Provides support in continuous improvement, JJPS, and transformational Project planning, development, and implementation.Support strategies for product cost optimization covering areas such as waste reduction, changeover, capacity increase and cycle time reduction, streamline product flow and others.Identifies and facilitates activities required for projects completion.Engages people to continuous improvement environment thru Kaizen teams, improvement ideas generation, Process Excellence certifications, and other activities.Support the maintenance of site / area metrics dashboards / scorecards, performance reports, etc.Supports the Managers and Supervisors in the day-to-day process activities related to Continuous ImprovementObserves all company policies, procedures, programs, systems, rules, and regulations at all times of all compliance areas including but not limited to Safety, Environmental, Quality, Record Management, Human Resources, Security, and others, and encourage co-workers to do so.Notifies any violation or deviation to their immediate supervisor or compliance area officer.Attends applicable education and training programs and immediately advises supervisor if there are tasks or duties for which they are not accurately trained.Participates in projects, programs, committees, and special activities that the company promotes geared toward establishing its strategic goals.

Johnson Johnson is currently seeking a Manufacturing Project Specialist

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/.

The incumbent is responsible for improvements in the Operations areas using best practices and methodologies, Process Excellence tools and Key Performance Indicators. This includes 1) Lead the execution of projects, 2) Support a continuous improvement and lean culture. 3) Work with support groups and transactional areas to reduce cost, reduce inventory and create flow aligned to customer demand. Prioritizes and tracks the progress of projects and initiatives. Supports statistical analysis, and contributes to people engagement as a change management agent for new initiatives aligned to corporate through the use of best practices and tools, dashboards and scorecards, visual factory, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

Provides support in continuous improvement, JJPS, and transformational Project planning, development, and implementation.Support strategies for product cost optimization covering areas such as waste reduction, changeover, capacity increase and cycle time reduction, streamline product flow and others.Identifies and facilitates activities required for projects completion.Engages people to continuous improvement environment thru Kaizen teams, improvement ideas generation, Process Excellence certifications, and other activities.Support the maintenance of site / area metrics dashboards / scorecards, performance reports, etc.Supports the Managers and Supervisors in the day-to-day process activities related to Continuous ImprovementObserves all company policies, procedures, programs, systems, rules, and regulations at all times of all compliance areas including but not limited to Safety, Environmental, Quality, Record Management, Human Resources, Security, and others, and encourage co-workers to do so.Notifies any violation or deviation to their immediate supervisor or compliance area officer.Attends applicable education and training programs and immediately advises supervisor if there are tasks or duties for which they are not accurately trained.Participates in projects, programs, committees, and special activities that the company promotes geared toward establishing its strategic goals.

Education:

A minimum of bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Science, Pharmacy, Engineering, or related science.Process Excellence, Project Management, and/or Statistical Analysis certifications are a plus.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

Experience in the pharmaceutical or manufacturing regulated industry; previous COOP and/or internship experience will be considered.Experience performing scientific, manufacturing activities and/or project management.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project)Technical writing skillsProficient in English and Spanish (both oral and written)Leadership, time management, and project management skills

Preferred:

Knowledge of Lean Methodology and other Process Excellence toolsKnowledge of Current Good manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Compliance, Aseptic Techniques, Safety and Environmental requirementsExperience in Business Excellence and/or validation projectsBasic Financial knowledgeProficiency in MinitabGood analytical and diagnostic skills

Other:

This position requires working regular shift. Occasionally will be required to work extended hours and/or visiting all shifts.Availability to travel inside and outside country up to 10% of the time is required.

Johnson Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.]

Education:

A minimum of bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Science, Pharmacy, Engineering, or related science.Process Excellence, Project Management, and/or Statistical Analysis certifications are a plus.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

Experience in the pharmaceutical or manufacturing regulated industry; previous COOP and/or internship experience will be considered.Experience performing scientific, manufacturing activities and/or project management.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project)Technical writing skillsProficient in English and Spanish (both oral and written)Leadership, time management, and project management skills

Preferred:

Knowledge of Lean Methodology and other Process Excellence toolsKnowledge of Current Good manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Compliance, Aseptic Techniques, Safety and Environmental requirementsExperience in Business Excellence and/or validation projectsBasic Financial knowledgeProficiency in MinitabGood analytical and diagnostic skills

Other:

This position requires working regular shift. Occasionally will be required to work extended hours and/or visiting all shifts.Availability to travel inside and outside country up to 10% of the time is required.

Johnson Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.]