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Johnson & Johnson MedTech · 2 days ago

Operational Excellence Engineer

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, developing personalized treatments through the intersection of biology and technology. The Operational Excellence Engineer will lead continuous improvement initiatives and lean deployment at the Danvers site, working closely with teams to foster a strong culture of problem-solving and operational excellence.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Challenge the status quo and identify and develop next wave business improvement opportunities at the US sites. Develop and present business cases to decision makers
Leads implementation of assigned OpEx initiatives and other improvement projects
Uses lean methodologies such as 5S, standard work, visual management, kanban, pareto and others in support of defining, measuring, analyzing, improving, and controlling improvement initiatives
Support training and awareness of OpEx tools and methodologies
Build organizational capability beyond OpEx team in deployment of improvement methodologies, tools and practices in the organization (such as “idea for improvement process”, Lean & problem-solving tools, organizational change)
Facilitate/coach teams and individuals to apply tools
Act as change agent, support peers & management in realizing changes on site and influencing leaders without direct authority to improve culture and perspective
Connect with global OpEx organization: exchange knowledge/standard processes, benchmark, identify & drive adoption of proven practices

Qualification

Lean process optimizationLean green belt certificationWorkshop facilitationMS Office knowledgeChange managementMedical device supply chain knowledgeInterpersonal skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required – preferably in Business or Engineering
Requires 3+ years of work experience, preferably in an operations environment (distribution, production, etc..)
Proven experience in lean process optimization tools, preferably lean green belt certified
Ability to lead workshops/Kaizen events with cross-functional teams
Willingness to spend time on the operations floor
Result-oriented with the ability to analyze problems, reaching valid conclusions and finding the right solution
Collaborate effectively with all functions/groups within the organization
MS Office knowledge
Excels in a team environment while continually and constructively challenging the status quo
Excellent interpersonal skills. Knows how to use escalation paths appropriately

Preferred

Knowledge of Medical device supply chain/operations preferred
Willingness to travel up to 15% internationally and domestically

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 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
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech

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At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we are working to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges through innovations at the intersection of biology and technology.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Mike Walker
CFO & VP of Finance DePuy Synthes
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Tino Schweighoefer, MBA
CFO Monarch Platform
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