Hybrid Senior Manager, External Operations

at Johnson & Johnson

• Job title: Senior Manager, External Operations
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Zuchwil, Switzerland

About the role

• Senior Manager overseeing external operations for medical device manufacturing at Johnson & Johnson. Responsible for managing relationships with external manufacturers ensuring optimal supply and compliance.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Manager External Operations functions as the general manager for MD External Operations manufacturing sites.
• Responsible for managing all aspects of the relationship with assigned external manufacturers to deliver reliable product supply and total cost effectiveness while meeting or exceeding all customer service, compliance and product requirements.
• Responsible for managing the manufacturing operations of contract suppliers to ensure that products are available to meet customer needs.
• Manages costs and feasibility requests and vendor quotes.
• Identifies new suppliers and evaluates their capabilities.
• Establishes and implements policies, standards, guidelines, technology and procedures for procuring materials and services.
• Develops a strong understanding of the process and all technical details for the product currently manufactured at the contract manufacturing facility.
• Manages current technology transfer and startup activity at the third-party facility.
• Maintains relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure good, reliable sources of supply and information.
• Processes all disputed purchases of goods and services for the protection of the company and with fairness to the supplier.
• Develops monthly metrics and data in support of detailed worldwide sales and order.

Requirements

• Medical device experience preferred.
• Experience in multiple disciplines of supply chain including External Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Distribution or Finance
• Prior experience in managing suppliers, negotiating contracts and working on supplier agreements is required.
• Experience working in Manufacturing Operations, specifically in a GMP environment, is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical/technical aptitude & competence, project management skills and prior experience leading cross-functional projects is required.
• The successful candidate will be a demonstrated self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills, comfortable communicating across functional levels.
• Experience with Six Sigma/Process Excellence tools, training and/or certification is preferred.
• Experience with the commercialization of new products is highly preferred.
• Proficiency is required for Internet and MS Office Suite.
• Prior knowledge of Advanced Planning systems such as ERP, MRP, and SAP is a plus.

Benefits

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