Manufacturing Manager

Ethicon, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Manager to join the Ethicon San Angelo, TX. An exciting opportunity to join a diverse, equitable and inclusive team in a strategic location! Ethicon, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 60 years from crafting the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our dedication to help address the world's most pressing health care issues and improve and save more lives. Through Ethicon's surgical technologies and solutions including sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars and hemostats and our dedication to treat serious medical conditions like obesity and cancer worldwide, we deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact. For more information, visit www.ethicon.com Are you interested in joining a diverse team delivering outstanding results to our customers? Apply now for this exciting opportunity! The Manufacturing Manager will provide leadership and direction for a multifunctional team you will lead and develop a diverse and inclusive group of direct and indirect reports, including supervisors, line coordinators, and production personnel to deliver production commitments to meet customer needs. This, while maintaining efficient cost control and delivering outstanding product quality. At this level, you will have a high impact on the overall business results of over one third of the suture finished good supply for Ethicon, interacting with other senior managers and influencing the site strategy, in addition to the delivery of day-to-day commitments. This position will primarily support a single business unit. At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional, and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, candidates offered employment must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families, and the communities in which we live and work. 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 Key Responsibilities: Drive continuous improvement through entire production process to meet Customer Service objectives without compromising product quality or employee safety.

Lead the plant effort to adhere to manufacturing principles and rules for the scheduling and material flow process.

Facilitate Process Control Meetings to highlight material flow concerns and issues.

Investigate and quickly resolve all issues affecting production through put.

Analyze the production system / requirements daily to manage capacity constraints and highlight issues.

Analyze material flow trends (WIP Exceptions) to determine departmental impact on production flow. Manage facilitators to drive continuous improvements in day-to-day material control operations.

Responsible for the management of department personnel / processes to ensure business unit objectives / metrics are accomplished.

Perform short term capacity planning and advises Management of any potential production issues.

Understands and adheres to Ethicon environmental and safety policies/guidelines, J&J Pollution Prevention Goals and regulatory requirements.

Manages the tactical operation of the business unit maximizing the productivity of the business unit through optimum use of equipment, personnel, and process. Responsible for ensuring that customer fill rates are met with quality material in a cost-efficient manner. Ensures continuous improvement of the process including cycle time reductions and improved efficiencies.

Ensures that the business unit integrates with and supports the Credo values and business results as stated in the J&J Standards of Leadership.

Primary contact for supply chain input into projects.

Maintains familiarity with applicable quality system regulations & standards for the medical products manufactured at the site and factors these requirements into business decisions and recommendations.

Reviews/provides input to associates’ performance and development; provides guidance and coaching to facilitators – adhering to and promoting the values expressed in the Credo, achieving good business results, managing for the long term, and developing people to achieve their greatest potential.

Acts on behalf of the Business Unit Manager in tactical operation of the business unit and in his/her absence.

Manage local events, which affect production capacity, and coordinate major events with key support resources.

Act as BOP Walkthrough Lead/Designee for the Site Management Team.

Comply with all applicable quality management system, environmental, safety and occupational health policies. (for example, ISO 13485, ISO14001 & OSHAS18001).

QualificationsEducation: A minimum of 4 years’ experience in Operations, Manufacturing, and/or Engineering required.

Preferred & Required Skills:

Must have at least 4 years of Supervisory experience; required.

Shop floor system knowledge required.

Strong PC skills required. Must be highly proficient in all functionalities of Microsoft Excel

Position requires excellent conflict resolution skills, and good interpersonal skills to optimally influence colleagues.

Position requires excellent communication skills plus the ability to function in a team based manufacturing environment.

Must demonstrate a proficiency in the analytical skills and professional judgment required to resolve major technical and people issues.

Must be capable of making effective management level presentations, writing formal reports dealing with both technical and business implications, and preparing project plans while identifying and understanding the interrelationships of related disciplines and key activities.

Hands on exposure with high-speed automation assembly equipment preferred

Other:

This position will require up to 10% travel.

The ability to work, off-shift hours and some holidays as needed by business is required.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Associates are required to wear gowning as per established Quality Procedures.

The San Angelo Plant is a 24/7 operation; weekends and holidays are included in the work schedule.

At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional, and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, candidates offered employment must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families, and the communities in which we live and work.

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 based on disability.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Primary LocationUnited States-Texas-San Angelo-3348 Pulliam StreetOrganizationEthicon Inc. (6045)Job FunctionOperationsRequisition ID2206071207W