Sr Mgr Operations Readiness Lead Device assembly & Packaging

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Site Readiness Lead Device Assembly & Packaging in Beerse, Belgium!
 

At Johnson & Johnson, everyone is committed to make a difference in people's lives and to push the boundaries of what science and innovation can achieve. The values that guide our decision-making are spelled out in Our Credo. Put simply, Our Credo challenges us to put the needs and well-being of the people we serve first: our patients, doctors and nurses, our employees, our communities, and our customers. Together with our more than 5,000 colleagues in Belgium, all with a heart for the patient, we strive for a future in which disease is a thing of the past.

The Parenteral Packaging and Assembly department at Innovative Medicines supply chain Beerse has the goal to be a leading provider of packaging solutions, focusing on delivering high-quality, efficient, and environmentally friendly packaging products. To better support the significant growth and new product launches (TecVayli, Tremfya, Darzalex,..), we are looking for a Site Readiness Lead Device Assembly & Packaging.  

Job Summary:

As a Site Readiness Lead Device Assembly & Packaging, you will lead IMSC Beerse’s transformational project Hermes, supporting the commercial transfer and launch for large molecule products.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Manage the integrated project plan focused on technical and operational readiness activities
• Lead the weekly site readiness core team meeting to oversee transfer progress and identify cross-transfer topics that need to be tackled
• Manage the total program budget including the detailing of the budget
• Ensure infrastructure readiness for new manufacturing lines and products – Cold chain infrastructure, revised internal logistics, CT scanner,…
• Interpret any volume forecast updates and translate into impact on shiftregimes.
• Promote a safe working environment. Ensure processes are compliant with GMP, and other regulatory standards relevant to innovative medicines.
• Manage the IM SC Beerse stakeholders and global stakeholders via steering committees.
• Collaborate with other device assembly sites within the network, ensure that processes are aligned between different sites
• Act as core team member in global program core team meeting
• Specify and document overarching program principles to be followed throughout the program
• Close collaboration with other departments  (QA, QC, Master data, MSAT, Operations, MAM, planning,..)

Qualifications:

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent University degree in a Science, Technology or Engineering field is required. Master's degree is preferred.

Experience And Skills:

Required:

• 5-10 years of relevant Supply Chain experience required, preferably in Manufacturing/Technical Operations
• Experience in Operations or Process Excellence/Lean Manufacturing is preferred
• Drive for continuous improvement is a must
• Knowledge of project management (FPX) project management methodology
• Demonstrated ability in change management
• Strong partnering and understanding of MAM, process knowledge
• Ability to lead & get things done through influence rather than direct line responsibility
• Capable to lead, coach and motivate people throughout the various project phases
• Excellent communication in English (written and spoken) is required
• Excellent communication in Dutch is required for communication with operators, technicians, …
• Knowledge of Change Control management systems (TrackWise, Comet)
• Knowledge of ERP2 and the Production Execution System to have in-depth understanding of PI sheets, BOM setups, In Process Controls,… is considered a plus
• Insights into Master Data process flow management tools (eg sIDMA) is considered a plus
• Experience in working with TrakSys production line management tool is considered a plus