Manufacturing Lead

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Supply Chain Manufacturing

Manufacturing Assembly

Business Enablement/Support

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Lead to join the dynamic Ottava production team.

Manufacturing Lead is a frontline production leader after supervisor responsible for driving production excellence, coordinating daily manufacturing activities, and providing direction and support to manufacturing technicians. This role serves as the secondary point of contact on the production floor, ensuring execution of production schedules, removal of operational barriers, and alignment across shifts and cross‑functional teams. The Manufacturing Lead combines strong technical expertise with leadership capabilities to mentor team members, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain compliance with quality and safety requirements.

This role reports into the Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA™) Manufacturing organization.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable working independently while supporting manufacturing and engineering needs. This position offers hands‑on experience with innovative technology and opportunities for long‑term career development.

• Lead daily production floor activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are achieved.
• Assign and coordinate technician work priorities based on production needs, staffing levels, and resource availability.
• Mentor, coach, and develop manufacturing technicians; provide hands‑on support for troubleshooting, assembly, and skill development.
• Facilitate shift handoffs and communicate production status, priorities, risks, and critical issues to leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Represent the production floor in daily performance meetings, operational reviews, and cross‑functional discussions as directed by the supervisor.
• Monitor production progress and proactively escalation staffing, material, equipment, quality, and schedule issues that may impact business objectives.
• Drive accountability for adherence to manufacturing procedures, quality standards, safety requirements, and training compliance.
• Verify personnel are trained and qualified on applicable procedures, processes, and equipment prior to work execution.
• Maintain proficiency across a minimum of five subassemblies within the assigned subsystem and provide technical guidance while maintaining strong knowledge of overall system architecture.
• High‑level understanding of system‑level integration and troubleshooting steps to help resolve complex issues.
• Create, review, and release work orders in MES/ERP systems when required.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, and…