Sr. Manager, Engineering Excellence Lead

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Job Description:

We have an adventurous ambition: to change the trajectory of eye health. That is why, through our operating companies, we have developed solutions for every stage of life—to help people see better, connect better, and live better. We partner with eye care professionals to provide some of the world’s leading products and technologies to address refractive error, cataracts, dry eye, and beyond. We are committed to using our reach and size for good and strive to put quality eye care within reach of everyone, everywhere.

Johnson & Johnson Vision is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Engineering Excellence Lead to be based in Jacksonville, FL. This role is on a hybrid work schedule which requires (3) days a week on site.

The Engineering Excellence Lead is responsible for the development and implementation of lean strategies and continuous improvement methodologies across the Contact Lens & Surgical Vison engineering organizations. This role focuses on enhancing engineering processes, optimizing resource utilization, and ensuring the delivery of efficiency programs. The Engineering Excellence Lead will collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement that supports the company’s goals.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Development and implementation of lean strategies and continuous improvement methodologies across Vison engineering organizations.
• Leadership of the Engineering Excellence Team in transforming ideas into actionable steps to accelerate productive change across Vision.
• Facilitation of the monthly Process Technology Leadership Team & quarterly Innovation Pipeline Review business review processes
• Lead and deliver lean and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and standardize work.
• Analyze current processes, systems, and workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement training programs for employees on lean principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify process inefficiencies, implement solutions, and optimize consolidation of project ideas.
• Lead & Facilitate Kaizen & Problem-Solving Workshops in support of Business Goals.
• Document and standardize processes to ensure effective implementation of lean practices, including creating detailed reports and presentations for management.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of engineering processes and practices to identify areas for improvement and complete confirmation checks of process and discipline.
• Develop a repository of engineering tools, templates, and resources to support project execution and knowledge sharing to ensure a consistent standard of work.
• Support teams in governance meetings by assisting with preparation of content and standardizing presentation formats, fostering more effective conversations, and ensuring consistent feedback.
• Bridge the gap for engineers in transforming ideas into actionable steps to accelerate change and drive productivity within the organization.

Qualifications 

Education: 

• Minimum, Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business management.
• Preferred, Masters degree. 

Experience and Skills: 

Required:  

• Minimum of 10 to 12 years of industry experience. 
• Ability to work in an empowered work team environment. 
• Lean and Continuous Improvement Expertise with using tools and executing projects.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in project and change management. 
• Process Excellence Certification (Lean/Six Sigma Green/Black Belt)
• Project Management Certification (FPX, PMI, Agile or similar)

Other: 

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law.We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs.

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Developing Others, Facility Management, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Leading Change, Lean Manufacturing Principles, Lean Supply Chain Management, Managing Managers, Manufacturing Compliance, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Flow Management, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Performance Measurement, Predictive Maintenance, Product Design, Report Writing, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Strategic Thinking