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ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Zuchwil, SwitzerlandJob Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Director, Business Excellence (SC&O), located in Raynham, Massachusetts. Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered at Zuchwil, Switzerland or Suzhou , China or Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy ,Cork, Ireland or St Anthony's Road, Leeds, UK
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
Raynham, Massachusetts, USA: R-088636
Zuchwil, Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-090441
Suzhou , China - Requisition Number: R-090445
Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy, Cork , Ireland - Requisition Number: R-090465
St. Anthony's Road, Leeds, UK - Requisition Number: R-090458
Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
Job Overview
The Director of Business Excellence is a strategic leadership role within Supply Chain & Operations (SC&O), responsible for designing, deploying, and continuously improving an end‑to‑end operational excellence framework across DePuy Synthes. This leader will define internal performance standards, benchmark capabilities against industry leaders, and drive measurable, sustainable improvements in supply chain performance.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape how operational excellence defined, measured, and executed across a global MedTech organization. You will partner closely with site leaders, supply chain functions, and cross‑functional stakeholders to build capabilities, accelerate continuous improvement, and deliver quantifiable business impact that supports growth, cost competitiveness, and patient outcomes. DePuy Synthes is a global leader in orthopedics, advancing innovative solutions that help restore mobility and improve lives worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and implement a comprehensive SC&O Business Excellence framework, including standards, governance, tools, and methodologies aligned to enterprise strategy
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and maturity models to assess operational performance and drive accountability across sites and functions
• Benchmark internal processes, capabilities, and performance against industry standards to identify gaps and opportunities for competitive advantage
• Partner with manufacturing, planning, procurement, logistics, and quality teams to deploy operational excellence capabilities and best practices
• Lead targeted continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, process optimization) to deliver measurable impact on cost, service, quality, and working capital
• Establish a structured pipeline of improvement opportunities, prioritizing initiatives based on business value, feasibility, and strategic alignment
• Build and scale organizational capabilities through training, coaching, and change management to embed a culture of continuous improvement
• Drive data‑driven decision‑making by leveraging analytics, performance dashboards, and reporting tools
• Collaborate with senior leaders to translate business strategy into actionable operational roadmaps and execution plans
• Ensure consistency, standardization, and scalability of processes across the global supply chain network
Qualifications
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field required
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline) preferred
Experience and Skills:
Required:
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, or operational excellence roles within a complex, global organization
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise‑level continuous improvement or business excellence programs with measurable results
• Strong expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies
• Experience developing KPIs, performance management systems, and benchmarking frameworks
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment
• Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging data to drive decisions and business outcomes
Preferred:
• Experience in MedTech, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt or Master Black Belt)
• Experience with digital/analytics tools supporting operational excellence (e.g., advanced analytics, automation, visualization platforms)
• Track record of building and scaling capability development programs across multiple sites
• Experience supporting large‑scale business transformation or system implementation initiatives
• Strong financial acumen, including understanding of cost drivers, productivity metrics, and ROI for improvement initiatives
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to translate strategy into execution
Other:
• Travel: Up to 25% domestic and international travel required
• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
• Languages: English required; additional languages a plus
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Agile Decision Making, Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Budget Management, Business Behavior, Business Savvy, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Statement of Work (SOW), Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility