Johnson & Johnson

Sr. Manager, EHSS Assur./Strat./Standards/OE

Johnson & Johnson$122K — $245K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, EHSS, or related discipline required.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, or related field preferred.
  • 8-10 years of experience in EHSS or Operational Excellence roles in a regulated industry needed.
  • Proven experience developing EHSS strategy and continuous improvement initiatives at regional or global levels.
  • Strong knowledge of EHSS systems and regulatory requirements including OSHA and ISO.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and enhance EHSS Assurance, Strategy, Standards, and Operational Excellence initiatives.
  • Establish and maintain global standards and governance models aligned with regulatory and internal requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvements using Lean and Six Sigma principles to enhance quality and compliance.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and other cross-functional teams to embed quality by design.
  • Manage internal and external audits, ensuring timely compliance and remediation of issues.
  • Analyze quality performance metrics to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
  • Provide leadership and development for quality and Operational Excellence team members.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive retirement plan and 401(k) participation.
  • Generous vacation hours totaling 120 hours per year.
  • Parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave provided.
  • Flexible personal and family time benefits.
  • Opportunity for volunteer leave, promoting community engagement.
Full Job Description

Job Function:

Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)

Job Sub Function:

Environmental Health & Safety

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Sr. Manager,EHSSAssurance/Strategy/Standards/OE, located in Raynham, MA or Warsaw, IN

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Raynham, MA (USA) - Requisition Number: R-084497

Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy, IE - Requisition Number: R-085489

St. Anthony's Road, Leeds, UK - Requisition Number: R-085490

 

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

This role provides strategic and operational leadership acrossEHSS-Assurance,  Strategy, Standards, and Operational Excellence (OE)for DePuy Synthes. The Sr. Manager will play a critical role in strengthening global EHSS systems, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal standards. This position has broad impact across the organization, influencing occupational safety, environmental health & sustainability compliance outcomes, and operational performance while partnering closely with cross‑functionaland global teams.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Lead and evolve EHSS Assurance, Strategy, Standards, and Operational Excellence initiatives across the organization. 

  • Establish, deploy, and sustain global standards, policies, and governance models aligned with regulatory and internal requirements. 

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using OE, Lean, and Six Sigma principles to improve quality, efficiency, and compliance outcomes. 

  • Partner cross‑functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to embed quality by design and risk‑based decision making. 

  • Lead preparation for and execution of internal, external, and regulatory audits, ensuring timely remediation and sustained compliance. 

  • Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics and trends to proactively identify risks and improvement opportunities. 

  • Provide people leadership, coaching, and development for quality and OE team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. 

  • Serve as a key quality leader supporting strategic initiatives, transformations, and business integrations. 

 

Qualifications 

Education 

  • Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Life Sciences, EHSS, or related discipline). 

  • Master’s degree preferred (Engineering, Quality, Business, or related field).

Experience and Skills

Required:

  • Typically8-10 years of progressive experience in EHSS, or Operational Excellence roles within a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare preferred).

  • Demonstrated experience leadingEHSSstrategy, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives at a regional or global level.

  • Strong knowledge ofEHSSsystems, regulatory requirements, and audit processes (e.g., OSHA,ISO, global health authorities).

  • Provenpeopleleadership experience, including coaching, performance management, and team development.

Preferred:

  • Experience supporting global orenterprise‑wideEHSS transformations.

  • Hands‑onexperience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence deployment.

  • Prior experience in orthopedic, medical device, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.

  • Experience partnering with senior leadership onEHSSgovernance and strategy.

  • Strong analytical,problem‑solving, andrisk‑baseddecision‑makingskills.

  • Excellent communication andstakeholder‑influencingskills across levels and functions.

Other:

  • Language requirements: Englishrequired.

  • Travel:Limited; up to 20%, domestic and international.

  • Certifications (preferred): Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, or equivalentEHSScertifications.

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.
 

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. 

 

Required Skills:

 

Preferred Skills:

Corporate Experience, EHS Compliance, Emergency Planning, Environmental Health And Safety, Environmental Protection, Facility Management, Fact-Based Decision Making, Learning Content Design, Mentorship, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Process Improvements, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Safety-Oriented, Technical Credibility

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$122,000.00 - $245,000.00

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"

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