Production Manager

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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Assembly

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description:

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 a Production Manager at the Woburn, MA facility.

Purpose: The Manager, Production oversees the daily operations of manufacturing by managing schedules, resources, and staff to meet production targets. This role ensures adherence to QSR standards, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and supports cross-functional collaboration for efficient product delivery and operational excellence.

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:

• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level

• Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.

• For those who supervise or manage a staff, 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

• Coach and develop team members to enhance skills and performance

• Maintain complete and compliant records of department activities

• Participate in facility planning meetings involving production-related issues

• Collaborate with development engineering to ensure design for manufacturability

• Determine equipment, manpower, and budget needs to achieve manufacturing goals

• Define and track performance metrics in production areas

• Oversee implementation of new manufacturing processes, techniques, and tooling

• Hire, train, and supervise manufacturing operations staff and supervisors

• Ensure timely product delivery according to production plans

• Manage departmental budget and identify cost-saving opportunities

• Establish a culture of excellence in execution, continuous improvement, and communication within production facilities

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Ensure all product quality standards and requirements are met

Qualifications/Requirements

• BS/BA required

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing (medical device and cleanroom environment required)

• Knowledge of lean, six sigma, kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies

• Black Belt certification preferred

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities

• Demonstrated critical thinking in a fast-paced environment

• Skilled in judgment and decision-making to drive results

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP experience preferred

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