Supply Chain Launch Manager-Orthopaedics

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Supply Chain Manufacturing

Manufacturing Deployment

People Leader

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Supply Chain Launch Manager-Orthopaedics, located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Raynham, MA or Warsaw, IN! Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

The Supply Chain Launch Manager will be responsible for the development of supply chains to enable successful NPD launches and strategic lifecycle programs and drive operational excellence between DePuy Synthes and our external and/or internal manufacturing partners. They will craft and develop optimized supply chain strategies for sophisticated global programs and orchestrate teams through standardized launch management processes, ensuring strong accountability.

In addition, this individual will identify and implement key capabilities, positioning Supply Chain as a competitive advantage by unlocking efficiencies and accelerating launch execution. They may also supervise and lead full time and contractor resources.

• Serves as the supply chain lead on large global NPD programs or lifecycle programs; orchestrating the Supply Chain readiness from Charter prep through GATE 6/stabilization and perhaps beyond including E2E supply execution
• Designs and establishes value chains for new products or key brands to ensure alignment with key business functions and strategies
• Provides strong program management capabilities to drive end-to-end value, collaborating heavily with commercial, R&D, quality, Planning and other supply chain partners.
• Drives alignment to supply chain readiness process ensuring strong functional accountability.
• Delivers project communications to leaders across multiple levels of the organization.
• Builds strong multi-functional teams, providing input and mentor to team members.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• For those who supervise or lead a staff, responsible for subordinates following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Education:
  
  Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent University degree required; focused degree in engineering or science related field preferred.
• Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Science, or a related Field is preferred