Job Function
Supply Chain Manufacturing
Job Sub Function
Manufacturing Deployment
Job Category
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations
Zuchwil, Switzerland
Job Description
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.
Position Summary
The Manager External Operations functions as the supply chain lead for DePuy‑Synthes External Operations manufacturing sites. The External Operations Manager is responsible for monitoring and escalating any issues of the relationship with assigned external manufacturers to deliver reliable product supply and total cost effectiveness while meeting or exceeding all customer service, compliance and product requirements.
Major Responsibilities
Responsible for working with strategic collaborator on managing the manufacturing operations to ensure that products are available to meet customer needs. Manages costs and feasibility requests and vendor quotes and makes recommendations to Director of Operations. Identifies new suppliers and evaluates their capabilities. At this level, the position influences the business results and, typically, responsibility for managing a group of professionals.
Critical Success Factors Or Scope Or Responsibilities
* Develops a strong understanding of the process and all technical details for the product currently manufactured at the contract manufacturing facility.
* Manages the approval/purchase/delivery/installation schedule of significant number of capital equipment across strategic collaborator sites and all ancillary projects to manage manufacturing floorspace.
* Processes all disputed purchases of goods and services and claims for the protection of the company and with fairness to the strategic collaborator.
* Establishes and implements policies, standards, guidelines, technology and procedures for procuring materials and services, as directed by the Director of Operations.
* Manages current technology transfer and startup activity at the third‑party facility. Ensures that third party achieves commercial operations.
* Maintains relationships with strategic collaborator to ensure good, reliable sources of supply and information.
* Defines and builds relationships with cross‑functional stakeholders to leverage opportunities. Manage prospective improvements, corrective actions, validations and manufacturing scale ups at the site.
* Develops monthly metrics and data in support of detailed worldwide sales and order. Ensures documentation, training, configuration, testing, production promotions, archiving are in compliance with business and regulatory policies.
* Maintains awareness of current market trends and conditions that affect suppliers, the cost of goods, pricing and may have operational or strategic implications for the company.
* Identifies opportunities. Supervises the cost reduction efforts.
Experience And Key Competencies
* Experience working in Manufacturing Operations, specifically in a GMP environment, is required.
* Medical technology experience preferred. Experience in multiple disciplines of supply chain including External Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Distribution or Finance.
* Prior experience in managing suppliers, and working on supplier agreements is highly preferred.
* Strong analytical/technical aptitude & competence, project management skills and prior experience leading cross‑functional projects is required.
* The successful candidate will be a demonstrated self‑starter with strong oral and written communication skills, comfortable communicating across functional levels.
* Experience with Six Sigma/Process Excellence tools, training and/or certification is preferred.
* Experience with the commercialization of new products is highly preferred.
* Proficiency is required for Internet and MS Office Suite. Prior knowledge of Advanced Planning systems such as ERP, MRP, and SAP is a plus.
GLP’s / Personal Attributes
* Strategic Thinking
* Collaboration & Teaming
* Results & Performance Driven
* Strong Project Management Skills
* Track record in Talent Development Education
The qualified candidate will have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years functional related experience. MBA and APICS certification are desirable.
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.
Required Skills
Preferred Skills
* Agile Manufacturing
* Compliance Management
* Critical Thinking
* Developing Others
* Financial Competence
* Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
* Inclusive Leadership
* ISO 9001
* Leadership
* Manufacturing Engineering
* Manufacturing Processes
* Performance Measurement
* Plant Operations
* Production Operations
* Profit and Loss Responsibility
* Quality Assurance (QA)
* Risk Assessments
* Strategic Supply Chain Management
* Sustainability
* Team Management
* Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
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