Job Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing
Job Sub Function: Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations
Job Category:Professional
All Job Posting Locations:Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description:About Innovative MedicineOur expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicineWe are searching for the best talent for an
Operational Excellence Senior Specialist to join our team in Raritan, NJ.
Are you interested in joining a team that is positively impacting patients' lives by ensuring reliable delivery of our high quality Innovative Medicine products? Apply today for this exciting opportunity to be part of the #CAR-T team!
Summary:The Operational Excellence Senior Specialist will help advance operational performance within an innovative cell therapy manufacturing environment. Working closely with business partners, production leadership, and the Operational Excellence team, this individual will identify improvement opportunities and lead initiatives that enhance reliability, efficiency, quality, cost, and customer value.
This role offers the opportunity to apply Lean, Six Sigma, and process excellence methodologies while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and a "Right the First Time" approach. The Senior Specialist will also contribute to capability building, performance management, and strategic programs supporting the development and manufacture of innovative CAR-T therapies.
Key Responsibilities:- Implement Johnson & Johnson Operating System (JJOS) initiatives and support deployment of a Culture of Excellence across the site.
- Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to identify, assess, prioritize, and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
- Lead Value Stream Mapping activities, identify improvement opportunities, and develop action plans that strengthen operational reliability and performance.
- Lead digitalization of the VSM and Crete smart factory principles.
- Facilitate ideation workshops, diagnostics, benchmarking activities, and other improvement forums to build and implement the site's cost improvement project pipeline.
- Manage continuous improvement projects from opportunity assessment through implementation, applying Lean, Six Sigma, and Design Excellence methodologies.
- Analyze site performance data to identify trends, establish improvement priorities, monitor results, and recommend corrective actions.
- Implement site and global Operational Excellence programs, which may include Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Smart Changeover, Golden Batch, Waste to Excellence, yield improvement, Zero-Based Budgeting, and gross-profit improvement initiatives.
- Develop project schedules and tactical implementation plans to ensure initiatives meet established business, customer, and performance targets.
- Deliver training, coaching, and mentorship to employees pursuing Yellow Belt and other Lean or Six Sigma certifications.
- Participate in site performance-management activities, including tier meetings, root-cause problem solving, corrective-action management, and progress tracking.
QualificationsEducation:- A Bachelor's degree is required. Focused degree in engineering, science, or a related field is preferred.
Experience and SkillsRequired:- A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in Operations, Global Engineering & Technology, Manufacturing Science & Technology, Planning, Project Management, Automation, or a related function.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering projects within a complex, cross-functional environment.
- Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to translate strategic challenges and improvement opportunities into value-creating initiatives and business cases.
- Knowledge of project management principles and experience identifying, developing, and driving the execution of key projects.
- Experience facilitating workshops and applying process excellence tools to evaluate and improve business or manufacturing processes.
Preferred:- Experience applying Value Stream Mapping, root-cause problem solving, Lean, Six Sigma, or Design Excellence methodologies.
- A minimum of one to two years of experience in a continuous improvement or Lean function.
- Lean or continuous improvement certification, such as Lean Six Green Belt.
- Knowledge of JJ0S or another structured production system, along with experience in root-cause problem solving.
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively across a matrix organization.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment and responding effectively to urgent business needs.
- Strong data-analysis, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- A results-oriented mentality, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive collaboration and diverse perspectives.
Other:- This position may require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel.
- People-management experience is not required. This is an individual-contributor position that may provide training, coaching, and mentorship to others.
- Additional duties may be assigned based on evolving team and organizational priorities.
Required Skills:Preferred Skills:Agile Manufacturing, Business Behavior, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Communication, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Gap Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Industry Analysis, Mentorship, Operational Excellence, Pharmaceutical Industry, Plant Operations, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Program Management, Project Administration
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :$94,000.00 - $151,800.00
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
• Vacation -120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 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
• Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
