MedTech Business Process Reengineering Lead.

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Company Background

Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries have built the most comprehensive base of health care businesses in the world, generating more than 70 per cent of company revenues from No. 1 or No. 2 global leadership positions in their respective markets. Johnson & Johnson’s consistent performance has enabled the company to deliver an exceptional track record of growth that few, if any, companies can claim: 28 consecutive years of adjusted earnings increases and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases.

The company’s worldwide sales for 2020 were $82.6 billion. For the 18th year, Johnson & Johnson was named one of FORTUNE Magazine’s Most Admired Companies for 2020. Gartner, Inc., the world’s largest research and advisory company ranked Johnson & Johnson #3 on its annual 2020 Supply Chain Top 25 list which spotlights exemplary global supply chains.

J&J operates in three global sectors: Consumer Products ($14 billion), MedTech ($23 billion), and Pharmaceuticals ($45.6 billion).

The MedTech organization encompasses three Franchises (Ethicon, CSS, DPS), spanning four geographic regions (EMEA, LATAM, ASPAC and North America). The MT Supply Chain supports $23 billion USD in Sales, Global Net Inventory of $4 billion, and > 180,000 SKUs (2020 actuals)

Job Summary

The Business Process Reengineering Lead supports transformational process maturity improvements and continuous process improvement within the MD Regional SC & Plan area. In order to do this, he / she will use state of the art lean / six sigma techniques and leverage digital solutions to x-ray processes (process mining) and document processes.

In addition, this person owns the central repository of process related documentation, using state of the art tools.

He / she takes part in building the continuous improvement culture and deploys a structured approach to make processes more efficient and effective.

This position will report to the MT Business Process Reengineering Director within the Strategy and Digital Transformation team.

Duties & Responsibilities

The MT Business Process Reengineering Lead is responsible for:

• Identify & implement opportunities to improve process efficiency and effectiveness (cost, reliability, agility) within the MT Regional SC & Plan area.
• Use state of the art tools to document, archive and connect processes.
• Owns the central process repository for the MT Regional SC & Plan area.
• Deliver on E2E process maturity improvements aligned to the planning blueprints.
• Develop and document new process blueprints where needed.
• Execute a clear governance and prioritization process aligned to short- and long-term business objectives.
• Strengthen best practice sharing and adoption.
• Support the Continuous Improvement capability within the MD Regional SC & Plan area.
• Deploy a methodological framework to x-ray and improve processes in a structured way.
• Measure process effectiveness and value generated using the performance measurement framework.
• Maintain Six Sigma / LEAN capabilities and community of practice (Green Belts and Black Belts).
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations or equivalent experience, master’s degree preferred.
• MBA preferred.
• Lean and / or six sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent required, Black Belt preferred.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Other certifications in areas of expertise desirable
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 6-8 years’ experience working in Supply Chain / Operations to drive business process improvement.
• Broad experience with proven results in use and deployment of Continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean) and tools.
• Certification or willing to pursue a certification (Black Belt level) is required.
• Experience in the Medical Device industry is a plus.
• Experience working with virtual teams and matrix organizations.
• Global experience (with multiple countries, regions) and associated cultural awareness preferred.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES And AFFILIATIONS

• Ability to build effective partnering relationships.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of Process Excellence concepts and supporting tools.
• Understanding of overall business environment, business acumen, outside orientation and networking capability.
• Strong background / experience in Supply Chain Planning processes and systems is preferred. Digital acumen required.
• Strong and methodical process thinker. Ability to oversee the linkage between strategy, dashboards and business processes.
• Analytical mindset able to challenge business processes and confront areas where breakthrough improvement is possible.
• Full understanding of metrics and ability to link them to the strategy and process performance.
• Software skills needed to perform in the job
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and work in a matrix environment where priorities change rapidly, and tight deadlines exist.
• Understanding of external Supply Chain trends, digital technologies and emerging best practices.
• Understanding of PLAN processes and supporting technologies in other industries.
• Ability to embed a culture of harmonization and standard process improvement and value creation.
  
  

Preferred locations: Bridgewater, New Jersey; Switzerland; Belgium

Travel Requirements: 20-30 % international travel

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Primary Location

Belgium-Brussels-Capital Region--

Other Locations

Europe/Middle East/Africa-Switzerland-Zug-Zug, North America-United States-New Jersey-Bridgewater

Organization

European Logistics Center (8785)

Job Function

Strategic Planning

Requisition ID

00001ICE