External Manufacturing MAKE Associate

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

External Manufacturing MAKE Associate

What we do

At Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information , click here .

Role reports to:
Senior Manager Make Excellence

Location:
North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:
Hybrid

What you will do

The External Manufacturing MAKE team drives cost, quality, customer service, and delivery through a network of external manufacturers supporting Kenvue's Essential and Skin Health businesses. The MAKE Excellence team enables flawless execution of key operational metrics across the North America External Manufacturing network by establishing standardized support processes, performance management practices, and continuous improvement programs. The team also leads the deployment of Kenvue Operational Excellence methodologies to achieve business targets.

The External Manufacturing MAKE Associate supports performance management and continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, customer service, and safety. This role provides data analysis and reporting, supports performance management processes, manages purchase orders, and leads smaller improvement initiatives to drive external manufacturing site performance across cost, quality, delivery, and safety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Execute monthly dashboards and analytics processes to track EM performance, activities and key performance metrics.
• Lead and support External Manufacturing MAKE team in weekly and monthly operational performance reviews including developing analytics driven insights.
• Manage high value purchase orders, raw material authorization and SLOB across the full EM MAKE Team. Drive conformance and independently ensure that Kenvue financial policies are followed.
• Perform analytics to support agility, quality, customer service and cost improvements initiatives across the network to achieve top line and bottom-line targets.
• Lead smaller cross-functional initiatives including identification and execution of specific process improvements with targeted External Manufacturers to improve cost, quality, service and cash flow.
• Advance Digital Performance Management capabilities including development of PowerBI dashboards.
• Lead implementation of Support external manufacturing site performance improvement Kenvue Operational Excellence deployment and root cause problem solving across key sites.
• Identify and execute targeted improvement across a key network sites.
• Independently manage and develop high value purchase orders on behalf of Kenvue.
• Drive and support implementation of Kenvue procedures across the network.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required, preferably with a Technical or Supply Chain related degree. Expected graduates in May, June 2026 will be considered for this role.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in Supply Chain/Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain Sourcing, Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing and Supply Planning or Related Field is required.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills with Microsoft Excel proficiency and demonstrated ability to translate data sets into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and ability to work with business partners and stakeholders independently.
• Willingness and desire to learn digital tools like PowerBI and Tableau.
• Prior experience supporting and/or leading supply chain base business or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to travel 10-25% supporting kaizen process improvement events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading KPI's, operational metrics and experience is preferred.
• Experience with Six Sigma/Process Excellence tools, training and/or certification.
• Experience working with high volume manufacturing operations or supply chain in a GMP environment is preferred.
• Knowledge, proficiency and practical experience in advanced analytics, automation, AI and programming analytics software (such as PowerBI).
• Demonstrated effectiveness leading and influencing cross-functional project teams is preferred.
• Prior knowledge of advanced planning systems such as ERP, MRP, and/or SAP.

What's in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:

$61,880.00 - $87,360.00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

• Competitive Benefit Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks
• This list could vary based on location/region

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit 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.

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