Job Function: Supply Chain Planning
Job Sub Function: Production Planning & Scheduling
Job Category:Professional
All Job Posting Locations:Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America
Job Description:About MedTechFueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
We are searching for the best talent for a
Manager, Production Planning. This position is fully on-site and is located in
Jacksonville, FL.
The Planning Manager is responsible for managing production to optimize the use of resources and meet production schedules and standards at the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Vision organization in support of IOL manufacturing activities. Plans and controls production schedules and coordinating with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials. Estimates and schedules the human resources, tools, and equipment needed for the production process. Researches, evaluates, and recommends changes to production processes, systems, technology, or equipment to enhance the organization's production capabilities.
Contributes to the Production Planning team as an individual contributor who is a developing subject matter expert. Works independently with minimal supervision and represents planning within the site leadership decision making process to drive business needs. Consults on projects, programs, and processes that span multiple related areas in support of the organization's overall supply chain/production strategy. Applies in-depth knowledge of the Production Planning and Materials Planning field to install best of class policies, procedures, and plans for the site.
- Leads the planning and preparation of production schedules for manufacturing
- Plans, monitors and consolidates material demand for suppliers
- Participates in discussions with key functional partners on business scenario reviews where applicable and provide critical project input & support for key strategic projects
- Develops actionable insights of analyses of trends and the competitive landscape to continually improve the organization's production strategy.
- Supports the analysis of production specifications and plant capacity data to establish efficient/constrained manufacturing processes, material, personnel, and tools to deliver required Supply plan
- Leads the S&OP process to provide a closed loop connection between marketing/sales stated demand, manufacturing capacity/build plans, supplier capacity and the total operating plan.
- Monitors/measures production performance for adherence to build plans and creates/enables capabilities that increase the maturity of existing Production Planning and Scheduling processes.
- Participates in new product launch meetings and new product forecasts as a business partner to ensure capacity and capabilities are taken in consideration to adjust to the expanding product portfolio.
- Coaches and trains junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
- Integrates Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decision making.
- This role does not require direct supervision of resources
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:- Higher Learning Education (BS preferred in Engineering, Operations, Logistics or Business Administration) or equivalent required.
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in any of the following disciplines: production planning, inventory management, supply network planning, demand management, capacity planning and/or Supply Chain
- Experience in Supply Chain management, related to production activities with a technical, scientific, pharmaceutical/medical device background, or equivalent.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES AND AFFILIATIONS:- Knowledge of MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint is required
- Prior extensive experience in planning (raw material planning, capacity planning, detailed scheduling) in medical device or pharma
- SAP hands on knowledge is a must (SME preferred)
- Must demonstrate the ability to work with cross-functional teams and influence peer levels
- Must demonstrate insights into End-to-End supply chain characteristics and understanding of financial processes, such as business scenario development, P&L calculation, and COGS
- Must be able to work with complex planning tools & have experience working with ERP/MRP systems
- Must be able to effectively present information to employees at all levels
- Related professional certifications (e.g., APICS, ISM, Process Excellence/Six Sigma, FPX) are desirable
OTHER:
- Less than 10% travel required
Required Skills: Preferred Skills:Analytical Reasoning, Business Savvy, Capability Development, Consulting, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Distribution Management, Just-in-Time (JIT) Manufacturing, Manufacturing Flow Management, Process Improvements, Product Design, Product Development, Production Operations, Stakeholder Engagement, Supply Planning, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility
