Plant Manager

Caring for the world, one person at the time, has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 125 years. We embrace research and science – bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Johnson & Johnson is one of the leading health care companies in the world, with over 6,000 people working for Johnson & Johnson companies in Switzerland. Johnson & Johnson’s footprint covers sites and companies across three of its sectors - Consumer Health Care, Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals businesses, situated in a number of locations across Switzerland.

If you have the talent and desire to touch the world, Johnson & Johnson has the career opportunities to help make it happen. Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees, and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Reporting to the Biosurgery E2E Supply Chain Lead, the Neuchatel Plant Manager will be a member of the supply chain leadership team and will align, coordinate, and lead all functions for the Ethicon site in Neuchâtel.

Job responsibilities:

• Ensure the safe and compliant manufacturing and distribution of products through the effective use of quality systems and adherence to regulations while meeting all country and J&J Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Execute a robust talent management strategy with strong focus on staff engagement (including thorough deployment of J&J Credo plan), Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, while fostering and accelerating high potential talent.
• Ensure production at a world class level to ensure service to customers while driving the highest level of Safety, Quality & Compliance. Deploy Process Excellence and LEAN methodologies to achieve performance outcomes.
• Operate in a campus environment and participates in the Neuchâtel Campus Board, potentially supporting initiatives at both local and/or at country campus level.
• Accountability for executing network strategies and for delivering results across a substantial global dashboard of metrics.
• Prioritize resource optimization, global project collaboration, influence, and implement projects to maximize value to the customer and optimally manage budgets.
• Collaborate across a significant network of global partners across functions such as Quality, Engineering, Production Planning & Logistics, Finance, HR, Procurement, R&D, and Marketing.
• Build and develop an organization for teams including hiring/retention/termination and coaching/development of staff in order to develop a world-class organizational capability. This includes evaluating performance, providing constructive feedback, and implementing performance improvement initiatives.
• Observe and promote all regulatory requirements as defined per applicable regulations, rules and procedures established by the Company or relevant national/international standards and advises any violation or deviation to an immediate supervisor or appropriate authority.
• Ensure that all assigned personnel have the appropriate training and qualifications to perform all duties and responsibilities, and adhere to personal training requirements.
• Lead complex projects on behalf of Ethicon legal entities including transfers, transformation initiatives and technical programs.
• Provide oversight & leadership on behalf of Ethicon legal entities to ensure substance and optimal performance for associated products and business unit(s).
• Direct reporting responsibility will be for plant-based Manufacturing and Process Excellence organizations. The plant supports 2 business units and associated product lines.

• University degree in technical/engineering or business.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive operations experience.
• Track record of people leadership, development and collaboration. Strong awareness of key Compliance and Safety Regulations.
• Awareness or qualifications related to Quality Management, Lean, and 6Sigma principles preferred.
• Fluency in English/second language French (or highly committed to learn).
• Clear communicator. Ability to multi-task. Influencing. Judgment. Quality Regulations and Policy, Safety, Operations Management, LEAN & Process Excellence.
• Organizational skills. Collaboration and Influence. Communication. Decision-making.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.

That is why we in Switzerland are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”!