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**Job Function: **
Supply Chain Planning
**Job Sub Function: **
Strategic Capacity Management
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Gurabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America
Job Description:
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We are searching for the best talent for two (2) Manufacturing Project Specialists to be in Gurabo, Puerto Rico! #LI-Onsite
Are you interested in joining a team that is helping improve patient care and drive innovation? At Johnson & Johnson, we blend heart, science, and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity. Apply today for this exciting opening!
The Manufacturing Project Specialist is responsible for driving improvements in the Operations areas using best practices, methodologies, Process Excellence tools, and Key Performance Indicators. This includes supporting the execution of projects, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and lean practices, and collaborating with support groups and transactional areas to reduce costs, inventory, and create flow aligned with customer demand.
Additionally, the Specialist will prioritize and track the progress of projects and initiatives, support statistical analysis, and contribute to employee engagement as a change management agent for new initiatives. These efforts are aligned with corporate objectives and utilize various tools and techniques, such as dashboards, scorecards, and visual factory methods.
**Key Responsibilities: **
- Provide support in continuous improvement and transformational project planning, development, and implementation using best practices and Process Excellence tools.
- Support strategies for product cost optimization, including waste reduction, changeover and cycle time reduction, and streamlining product flow.
- Conduct basic research on new technologies for potential application.
- Identify and facilitate activities required for project completion.
- Engage employees in a continuous improvement environment through Kaizen teams, generating improvement ideas, facilitating Process Excellence certifications, and other activities.
- Support the maintenance of site/area metrics dashboards, scorecards, and performance reports. Assist in special initiatives aimed at improving the organization's competitiveness.
- Coordinate Gemba walks, track identified actions, and monitor participation and progress.
- Support Managers and Supervisors in day-to-day process activities.
- Report any violations or deviations to immediate supervisor or compliance area officer.
- Attend relevant education and training programs and promptly inform supervisor if there are tasks or duties for which proper training is needed.
- Participate in projects, programs, committees, and special activities promoted by the company to achieve its strategic goals.
Qualifications:
Education:
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required; focused degree Science, Business Administration, Pharmacy, Engineering, or related is preferred
- Project Management, Statistical Analysis, and Process Excellence license, training, and/or certification is a plus
Experience and Skills:
**Required: **
- A minimum of zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry, performing scientific and manufacturing activities and/or project management
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project
- Create an environment that encourages teamwork, participation, and innovation to achieve results
- Proven experience with effective presentation skills to prepare and deliver presentations to management and employees
Preferred
- Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Compliance, and Aseptic Techniques
- Demonstrates Global Leadership Profile competencies based on their leadership level (Individual Leader)
- Good knowledge of Safety and Environmental requirements
- Work under pressure and handle multiple projects and priorities with a strong sense of urgency
Other:
- Fluency in both oral and written English and Spanish, with excellent writing skills in both languages
- Requires flexibility to work regular shifts, with occasional extended hours
- Must have availability to travel domestically and internationally, occasionally, up to 10% of the time
Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.
**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Coaching, Cost Optimization, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, Execution Focus, Manufacturing Flow Management, Process Oriented, Project Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management