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Plant Leader, Johnson & Johnson Vision

3+ months ago Jacksonville, FL

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Plant Leader, Johnson & Johnson Vision

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Johnson & Johnson Vision is recruiting for a Plant Leader to be based at our Jacksonville, FL facility.

At Johnson & Johnson Vision, we have a bold ambition: to change the trajectory of eye health. That's why, through our operating companies, we've developed solutions for every stage of life-to help people see better, connect better and live better. We partner with eye care professionals to provide some of the world's leading products and technologies to address refractive error, cataracts, dry eye, and beyond. We are committed to using our reach and size for good and strive to put quality eye care within reach of everyone, everywhere. Visit us at www.jjvision.com.

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We Are Looking For

Reporting to the Plant Leader is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

Reporting to the Vision Care VP of E2E Supply Chain, this Site Leader directs the state-of-the-art manufacturing operations at our campus. Builds an environment of Business Excellence ensuring that Quality Systems and other Compliance requirements are met while demonstrating organizational excellence and continuous improvement based on the principles of the J&J Operating System. You will develop the strategic, capital and business operating plans, including setting annual budgets and Long-Term Financial Plans for the operation. Responsible for controlling costs to achieve standard cost, capital and inventory targets, the Site Leader ensures that manufacturing capacity is available to meet forecast demand and strategic plans, and that production plans and master schedules are met. Ensures the effective introduction of new products by partnering with the Value Stream Team and the cross functional product introduction team.

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https://www.jnj.com/credo/

Key Objectives and Responsibilities

Deliver Excellence in Execution

• Responsible for overall performance of the site and delivery against production plan goals

• Ensure quality and compliance for the site; define manufacturing and ISO standards

• Create an environment that prioritizes and holds site leadership accountable for Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)

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• Meet cost of conversion goals with an understanding of net cost change and tax implications; drive down costs and waste

• Set site strategy in alignment with network strategy and define operational plan to execute it, aligned with Digital strategy

• Translate business/commercial strategy into clear and compelling goals to engage others around the vision

• Provide clear direction for leadership team (not all have direct reporting relationships to plant manager) to ensure clarity of expectations and responsibilities

• Ensure profitable external relationships and drive engagement with the local community

• Influence across the matrix and collaborate with other functional (e.g., Quality, Engineering, Materials, Finance, IT, HR, Planning) and supply chain leaders to ensure alignment between on-site functional leaders with the broader site goals and priorities

• Complete strategic/value stream projects as they are tied to the business-ensure plant goals are tied to commercial priorities

Create Life-Enhancing Innovation

• Set the innovation strategy to ensure that 'game changing ideas' have fertile ground within the facility

• Build diverse talent pipelines and capability for the future leaders of the organization

• Drive continuous improvement through JJPS and functional expertise with maximizing the strategic goals/broader network priorities

• Balance the tactical day-to-day execution with a strategic focus to prepare the plant to respond to future internal needs and external trends (customer and market needs)

• Build effective working relationships with other site leaders to maximize efficiencies and resource capabilities

• Champion for the site across internal network to position the site as a viable manufacturer of new product needs

• Champion and drive reliability across the site.

• Demonstrate and inspire Our Vital Behaviors that put the needs of Our Credo stakeholders first, pursue the highest standards of quality, safety, compliance, and ethics.

Ensure Production Results While Driving a Strategic Agenda

• Leverage the broader network vision to create strategies within the site that will support commercial goals

• Proactively anticipate commercial needs-must think commercially and act operationally

• Develop stronger business acumen and commercial mindset within the site

• Communicate overall direction/agenda to create transparency and build support

• Maintain a view on external trends and customer priorities to prepare for future manufacturing needs

• Meet short-term operational goals and ensure full alignment with broader enterprise strategy and vision-most successful site leaders maintain a simultaneous focus on the here and now as well as the future

Creating Efficiencies and Preparing for Future Business Needs

• Will need to continue to drive cost down while maintaining quality standards as the industry is commoditizing and industry regulations (e.g., FDA) are tightening

• Drive continuous improvement and streamline efforts

• Proactively anticipate and prepare for internal and external competition-lowest-cost and most time sensitive site will get the work

• Anticipate future resource requirements and the planning needed now to build the foundation for the future state needs

• Make recommendations to the GPL around which initiatives are highest priority within the site, as aligned with the Integrated Road Map and broader organizational priorities

• Benchmark against the supply chain processes of different industries (e.g., automotive, electronics) to bring innovative ideas and processes back into the site

Influence Across the Matrix

• Leadership model has changed, and leaders must now influence across and through the matrix to achieve results

• Engage others around the vision and strategy to energize the plant and ensure actions are in line with broader network goals

• Work with a leadership team (LT) that does not necessarily report to the Plant Manager but may report to the respective functional leaders; must set expectations and hold the LT accountable

Innovation And Change Management

• Drive change and innovation while ensuring compliance within the regulated environment (with multiple country regulations)

• Build more agility into the culture to get out in front of change initiatives and requirements to create efficiencies and prepare for future opportunities

Talent Acquisition and Development

• Recruit high quality talent and develop future leadership while often remaining stable with headcount

• Build effective external relationships with universities and affinity groups from which to attract future talent

• Encourage, coach, develop future leaders, some of whom do not report directly into the role

• Align key Vital Behaviors within teams and incorporate into daily work practices

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Bachelors or equivalent

• Experience in a manufacturing leadership role at a site level and proven capabilities in getting results and meeting goals

• Multiple Site or Functional Site experience or Above site Experience

• Demonstrate an understanding of the business and commercial priorities

• Proven record of responsibility for a regional role in a critical function such as quality, operations, engineering, product support

• Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate others toward a common goal or vision, particularly when leading through other leaders

• Proven experience in managing against a budget and making decisions that draw upon effective business and financial acumen

• Skills demonstrated in influencing across the matrix and negotiating in situations without positional authority

• Previous portfolio management experience that requires prioritizing projects effectively to deliver on broader business objectives

• History of translating broader strategy into operational execution

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), ISO, FDA and/or other regulatory requirements

• 5-10 percent travel domestically and internationally

Preferred

• Experience with production or operations is integral

• Work with a planning organization or having planning experience

• Experience and exposure to external stakeholders (regulatory agencies, community relationships) with the ability to align, leverage, collaborate and influence

• Process excellence/Six Sigma, LEAN manufacturing, JJPS experience

• Exposure to multiple business models/environments/segments such as cross sector experience

• Exposure to major turnaround, transformation, downturns, shutdowns, or challenge, driving change management efforts throughout an organization

• Technical degree i.e., engineering

Highlighted Benefits

• Competitive and Equitable Compensation

• Long Term Incentives (LTI)

• Benefits such as health, vacation, holidays, personal & family paid time off etc.

• Travel Health

• Pension Plan

Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Client-provided location(s): Jacksonville, FL
Job ID: Johnson&Johnson-2406201232W
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2024-08-06T12:36:13

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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