Description
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Job Function:
Project/Program Management GroupJob Sub Function:
Project/Program ManagementJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, MexicoJob Description:
About MedTech
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
About Cardiovascular
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
We are searching for the best talent for Staff Business Excellence Engineer
Purpose:
The holder of this position is responsible for the development and improvement of one or more operations or areas that impact one or more of the performance measures of the company. The Business Excellence Engineer must have a clear understanding of the strategies of the plant and must be capable of translating these strategies into measurable goals. The responsibilities will include establishing the bases or current condition, communicating / lead improvement projects from establish the strategic plant up to the implementation, systematization of the improvement of the performance measure and compare the result with the world-class standards. For that, the title holder must become an expert in the use of JJPS tools, six sigma, lean manufacturing system, possess knowledge about product costs, must have experience in manufacturing and the vision of the business.
You will be responsible for:
In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:
Under general direction and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:
Is responsible for the analysis and development of the strategic plan for the area or process in which he/she is involved.
Is responsible for ensuring that the goals of his/her projects are aligned with the strategic plan of the plant.
Is responsible for ensuring that the plans of the projects for the different areas / manufacturing plants and/or supply chain are finished at the established time and the previously established results are reached.
Is responsible for the updating of the performance measures system.
Is responsible for the training about the system and change for the people involved in the different areas, manufacturing, supply change, materials, etc.
Is responsible for maintaining open and effective communication with other project leaders within the plant.
Will be evaluated according to the results obtained, the time and impact to the performance measures of the manufacturing process.
Is responsible for the understanding of the Quality procedures, of the aspects of safety, Environment and Ergonomics that are necessary to comply with or implement during the project (GMPs, ISO, FDA, Internal Policies, etc.).
Is responsible for ensuring the compliance, personnel and of the company, with all the regulations, policies and procedures through its processes, including Health, Safety, Environment and Ergonomics. o Keeps optimal communication with the rest of the associated departments to obtain the biggest advantage of the improvements in the processes.
Provides support to the display of JJPS, Six Sigma, PE and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Provides support to PE training, certification and recertification and savings if required.
Supervision responsibilities: Can supervise, coordinate and technically check the work of the engineering technicians of Operational Excellence, estimates human resources needs, programs and allocates work to comply with the delivery dates. As a Process Excellence Engineer Senior, he/she can be supported by other engineers and technicians.
Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level. o Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
For those who supervise or manage staff, they are 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.
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
Performs other duties assigned as needed.
Defines opportunities, analyzes data, designs manufacturing line flows, and improves business processes. Improvement initiatives are led by enlisting and influencing cross-functional teams that deliver tangible business results through the application of Lean and Six Sigma principles, methodologies and tools.
Utilizing business, leadership and technical skills. He/She will execute projects and mentor all groups (associate to management) at the site, developing a continuous improvement culture.
Demonstrates understanding of cross-functional processes in a manufacturing plant.
Applies knowledge of relevant continuous improvement tools and approaches to increase production up-time, minimize unplanned maintenance, minimizes work in process inventories (WIP) or plant inventories and implement cost reduction initiatives across equipment and labor.
Recognizes machine operating conditions and requirements for optimum production runs and can troubleshoot and resolve basic line performance issues.
Demonstrates ability to identify constraints in, or nonconformances resulting from, the production process through analysis of material, people and information movement/flow.
Demonstrates an ability to effectively interface with other engineering disciplines, such as Controls and Automation engineering and New Product Introduction teams.
Demonstrates ability to understand product cost drivers by interpreting product bill of materials and cost sheets to ensure adherence to projected cost.
Leverages knowledge of product costs and drivers, and Design to Value concepts, to effectively participate in cross-functional teams pursuing product cost improvement initiatives.
Able to deliver oral and written communications around process improvement projects.
Communication should show clarity of objectives.
Understanding financial processes (standard cost development) and business planning is preferred. • Leads change, connects with others and shapes the environment.
Demonstrates assertiveness & collaboration skills. Has a record of tangible improvements.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Shows strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
Leads the administration of the plant layout and demonstrates ability to identify constraints and proposes optimization projects
Qualifications / Requirements:
Completed bachelor’s in engineering, any specialization. o Recommendable, master’s in science.
From 6 to 8 years of experience
Experience in medical products.
Process Excellence: (SPC and DMAIC), knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, strategies development, Black Belt certification (can be candidate to be certified as Master Black Belt).
Knowledge of materials systems, inventories and supply chain.
Experience in different areas of the plant.
Ability to establish PE (Six Sigma and lean manufacturing) as part of the culture in the organization.
Experience in the management of Permanent Change
Lean certification as Green Belt or Black Belt is preferred
Six Sigma certification as Black Belt or Master Black Belt is preferred
Project Management and strong cross-functional business experience.
Understanding financial processes (standard cost development) and business planning is preferred.
Experience in requesting and translating customer needs is preferred.
Experience in designing end-to-end supply chains is preferred.
Strong knowledge of computer packages such as Excel, Access and PowerPoint. AutoCad and other similar software.
Must possess demonstrated analytical capacity.
Knowledge in Finances
Bilingual English – Spanish
Good interpersonal relations and ease of written and oral communication.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Must be perseverant: good follow up and project direction.
Knowledge of Product Cost (Std Cost).
Must understand and translate the needs of the client.
Knowledge of Quality and Production techniques (CFM, JIT, TQM, etc.).
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Business Alignment, Coaching, Communication, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Cross-Functional Collaboration, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), Persistence and Tenacity, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Statement of Work (SOW)