Manufacturing Manager/ Surgical Robotics -ottava

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Santa Clara, CA +1

Manufacturing Manager for Surgical Robotics, focusing on leading daily operations, optimizing processes, and supporting product maturity in a fast-growing, high-complexity production environment. Requires strong technical and electromechanical expertise, team leadership, and experience with ERP/MES systems. Experience in regulated environments and Six Sigma/Lean is preferred.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, output, and cost targets in a fast‑growing environment.
  2. Apply strong technical and electromechanical manufacturing expertise to resolve issues, improve processes, and support product maturity.
  3. Allocate resources effectively and ensure robust training, coaching, and development for the production team.
  4. Standardize and scale manufacturing processes to improve throughput, yield, and operational efficiency.
  5. Evaluate production performance and drive continuous improvement, including adoption of new tools and technologies.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business, Manufacturing, or related field—or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of manufacturing experience, including 3+ years in a manager role.
  • Demonstrated success leading teams in a high-complex, fast-paced production environment.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Proven ability to introduce and sustain operational improvements.
  • Experience with ERP/MES systems and data-driven operations management.

Nice to have

  • Experience in capital equipment, high-tech, electromechanical hardware, semiconductor, medical device, or complex robotics manufacturing.
  • Six Sigma certification or Lean Manufacturing training and/or certification.
  • Experience supporting NPI through volume ramp up, especially in regulated environments.