Operational Excellence Engineer

About the role

We are searching for the best talent for Operational Excellence Engineer. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Join a team that's reimagining how we heal.

Responsibilities

• Challenge the status quo and identify and develop next wave business improvement opportunities at the US sites.
• Develop and present business cases to decision makers.
• Lead implementation of assigned OpEx initiatives and other improvement projects using lean methodologies such as 5S, standard work, visual management, kanban, pareto and others.
• Build organizational capability beyond OpEx team in deployment of improvement methodologies, tools and practices in the organization (such as “idea for improvement process”, Lean & problem-solving tools, organizational change).
• Facilitate/coach teams and individuals to apply tools.
• Act as change agent, support peers & management in realizing changes on site and influencing leaders without direct authority to improve culture and perspective.
• Connect with global OpEx organization: exchange knowledge/standard processes, benchmark, identify & drive adoption of proven practices.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required – preferably in Business or Engineering.
• 3+ years of work experience, preferably in an operations environment (distribution, production, etc..).
• Proven experience in lean process optimization tools, preferably lean green belt certified.
• Ability to lead workshops/Kaizen events with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to spend time on the operations floor.
• Result-oriented with the ability to analyze problems, reach valid conclusions and find the right solution.
• Collaborate effectively with all functions/groups within the organization.
• MS Office knowledge.
• Excels in a team environment while continually and constructively challenging the status quo.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Knows how to use escalation paths appropriately.
• Knowledge of Medical device supply chain/operations preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% internationally and domestically.

Benefits

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $79,000 - $127,650. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401k).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year. Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year. Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year. Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits