Supv Plant Management

About the role

DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, is a leading medical device company focusing on innovative orthopedic and neuro products. We are currently seeking a hard-working and experienced Operations Supervisor to join our team in Bridgewater, MA.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily packaging and labeling operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of production plans.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of associates while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure products are packaged and labeled accurately in accordance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and approved procedures.
• Monitor staffing, workflow, and operational performance to meet safety, quality, service, and productivity objectives.
• Partner with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support business priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, improve quality, and optimize operational performance.
• Support audits, investigations, CAPAs, training compliance, and inspection readiness activities.
• Promote a safe working environment by ensuring EHSS requirements are understood, followed, and integrated into daily operations.
• Track and communicate key performance metrics while identifying and implementing actions to improve results.
• Support employee hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and succession planning activities.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s or equivalent University Degree preferred; in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field strongly preferred.
• Required: Minimum 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing, packaging, logistics, distribution, supply chain, warehouse operations, or a related operational environment.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience with responsibility for leading and developing teams.
• Proven ability to manage daily operations in a fast-paced environment while balancing safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and engage employees while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
• Experience leading packaging, labeling, manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or fulfillment operations.
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, ISO, or other regulated quality systems.
• Experience supporting audits, investigations, CAPAs, and compliance-related activities.
• Lever Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Johnson & Johnson Production System (JJPS), or other continuous improvement experience.
• Experience using ERP, inventory management, warehouse management, or production planning systems.
• Demonstrated success leading operational improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, service, or productivity.