Operational Excellence Engineer

Operational Excellence Engineer

Location:

Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America

Supply Chain Engineering

Process Engineering

Scientific/Technology

We are searching for the best talent for Operational Excellence Engineer. Efficiently support the Cardiovascular team in improving manufacturing and supply processes to build smarter, less invasive treatments.

• Challenge the status quo and identify and develop next wave business improvement opportunities at the US sites; develop and present business cases to decision makers.
• Lead implementation of assigned OpEx initiatives and other improvement projects.
• Use lean methodologies such as 5S, standard work, visual management, kanban, pareto and others to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control initiatives.
• Support training and awareness of OpEx tools and methodologies.
• Build organizational capability beyond OpEx team in deployment of improvement methodologies, tools and practices such as idea‑for‑improvement process, Lean & problem‑solving tools, organizational change.
• Facilitate/coach teams and individuals to apply tools.
• Act as change agent, support peers & management in realizing changes on site and influence leaders without direct authority to improve culture and perspective.
• Connect with global OpEx organization: exchange knowledge, benchmark, identify & drive adoption of proven practices.

• Bachelor's degree (Business or Engineering preferred).
• 3+ years of work experience in operations environment (distribution, production, etc.).
• Proven experience in lean process optimization tools, preferably Lean Green Belt certified.
• Ability to lead workshops/Kadizen events with cross‑functional teams.
• Willingness to spend time on the operations floor.
• Result‑oriented with ability to analyze problems, reach valid conclusions and find right solutions.
• Collaborative and effective with all functions/groups.
• MS Office knowledge.
• Team orientation and willingness to challenge status‑quo constructively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; knows how to use escalation paths appropriately.
• Knowledge of medical device supply chain/operations preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% internationally and domestically.

Anticipated base pay range: $79,000 - $127,650. Position eligible for annual performance bonus. Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, business accident insurance, group legal insurance. Eligible for consolidated retirement plan and 401k. Eligible for long‑term incentive program. Time off benefits:
Vacation up to 120 hours per calendar year, Sick time up to 40 hours (56 hours in Washington), Holiday pay up to 13 days, Floating holidays, Work, Personal and Family Time up to 40 hours.

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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