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**Job Function: **
Supply Chain Manufacturing
**Job Sub Function: **
Manufacturing Process Improvement
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
San Angelo, Texas, United States of America
Job Description:
We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Business Excellence Engineer, located in San Angelo, TX!
About MedTech:
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, and more personalized treatments. Your outstanding talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.
In this role, you will:
Drive manufacturing excellence initiatives by identifying and executing process improvements across production lines. You will partner with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, delivery, and cost performance while delivering measurable results through Lean methodologies. This role supports both the identification of improvement opportunities and execution of initiatives and operates with moderate autonomy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and support process improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, efficiency improvements, and cost savings
- Identify and prioritize opportunities through data analysis and value stream mapping
- Execute manufacturing improvements to enhance labor efficiency, quality, and operational performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, quality, safety, and finance
- Support implementation of Johnson & Johnson Operating System (JJOS) and related production systems
- Participate in Lean initiatives including Kaizen events and continuous improvement programs
- Analyze performance metrics and define KPIs to drive operational improvements
- Support financial analysis including cost improvement calculations and validation
- Balance responsibilities across both identifying opportunities and executing improvement projects
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related Engineering discipline required
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Required:
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement
- Industrial Engineering background or experience in business excellence/continuous improvement
- Lean or Six Sigma certification (minimum Green Belt required)
- Experience supporting or leading process improvement initiatives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data and drive decisions
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and performance metrics (efficiency, cost, quality)
- Effective communication and presentation skills
Preferred:
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- Experience with JJOS or similar operating/production systems
- Exposure to financial processes, cost analysis, and business planning
- Experience supporting Kaizen or continuous improvement programs
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.
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**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Agile Manufacturing, Business Behavior, Business Savvy, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Data Gathering and Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Document Management, Goal Attainment, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Plant Operations, Problem Solving, Process Control, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Technical Writing, Time Management