Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist to join our Supply Chain organization located in Ireland.
At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything.
Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.
Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.
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Are you ready to play a key role with Johnson & Johnson at Ringaskiddy Cork on our Lean Transformation journey?
This role provides an exciting opportunity to embed & sustain continuous improvement processes/programs in line with JJPS standards at the growing J&J Innovative Medicine site in Cork, Ireland.
Key Responsibilities: * Operational Excellence (OE) partner responsible to support Business Unit Leadership Teams and functional departments through the development of business process standards in line with existing JJPS standards, e.g.
Standard Work, 6S, Digital Performance Management, A3 Problem Solving and Value Stream Mapping.
* Shape and lead site-wide change programs at J&J Innovative Medicine through lean & six sigma methodologies.
* Embed & sustain 'Managing Site Performance' business process standard on site.
* Lead JJPS TIPs & mentor initiative leads on JJPS methodology.
* Develop and cultivate a continuous improvement culture.
* Enhance the involvement and engagement of employees in process improvements.
* Ensure all continuous improvement projects are conducted to the highest of standards in a safe, quality-focused, and effective manner.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Innovative, adaptable and collaborative approach to business challenges * Incorporates different perspectives, backgrounds, and talent to generate effective ideas or solutions and engage in open and constructive conversations, focused on high-performance teams * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills * Serve as a role model for making Credo-based decisions, helping others understand the value of Credo-based decisions.
* Strong facilitator capable of leading cross functional workshops/mapping sessions * Days role - hybrid (at least 3 days onsite per week) * Will be part of a team of 5 other OE partners supporting the development and strengthening of management systems and processes to improve performance and create higher value to customers.
* Act as DRI for individual Lean Programmes shaping key strategy for the programme, change management and partner management at site level.
* Drives all Lean Programmes to site standard within their supported BU/function.
* Person needs to be a high performer, adaptable in a dynamic fast paced and changing environment.
* Self-starter and capable of independent work and dealing with organizational change, whilst there are other BEX partners, this is a stand-alone role within their assigned business unit and they will be responsible for deploying work items for that unit.
Qualifications and experience Essential * Third level Degree or qualification in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics Desirable * Certified to Black/Green belt level or relevant Lean or Six Sigma Qualification * Proven track record in leading significant project and/or change initiatives that have delivered breakthrough results for an organization.
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Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world.
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Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.
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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 on the basis of disability.
Strong cross-functional business insight and proven ability to lead the delivery of cross functional projects