Responsibilities

Under general direction and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Provide frontline leadership on the shop floor by day-to-day supervision including daily production output tracking, mentoring, and coaching.
• Responsible for escalating and communicating business-related issues or opportunities to the next management level.
• Manage the allocation of resources to ensure delivery of day-to-day operational demands while also supporting company-wide activities.
• Effectively manage and allocate headcount resource using resource scheduler, flexibility, and training matrix, etc.
• Facilitate problem identification and resolution to root cause with the team to ensure customer service levels are achieved.
• Effectively manage absence, lates, and disciplinary matters in a fair and reasonable manner in line with company policies and credo values.
• Complete performance appraisals and development conversations in a timely manner.
• Enforce all GMP requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement in pursuit of higher quality products and lead operational excellence within the value stream.
• Ensure team effectiveness by providing clear goals and objectives which drive accountability at both a team and individual level.
• Champion best practice improvement principles (e.g., Process Excellence, Lean) to drive a continuous improvement culture.
• Responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety, and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable.

Requirements & Skills

• Higher National Diploma in Management or related discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience in a supervisory management role within a similar environment.
• Working knowledge of world-class manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of a regulated industry.
• Experience of managing multiple operational teams within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• No more than 5%, limited to travel to other sites for training/experience.
• The application of Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Use of KPIs to improve business performance.
• Ability to deliver production plans on time and to budget.
• Ability to engage and influence key stakeholders and other site leaders.

Preferred Skills

• Agile Manufacturing
• Analytical Reasoning
• Brand Research
• Communication
• Detail-Oriented
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Materials Handling
• Package and Labeling Regulations
• Package Equipment
• Package Management
• Plant Operations
• Problem Solving
• Product Packaging Design
• Professional Ethics
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Report Writing
• Safety-Oriented
• Work Order Management

Application Process

Here’s what you can expect:

1. Application Review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
2. Getting to Know You: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
3. Staying Informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
4. Final Steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA