Johnson & Johnson MedTech is recruiting for a Production Planning & Logistics Lead located in San Angelo, TX.

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/.

Key Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Production, Planning and Logistics Senior Manager and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Supervise WHSE facilitator, Shipping Specialists and Inventory Specialists assuring WHSE compliance, safety regulations, shipping processes, cycle count processes and inventory management are achieved effectively.
• Accountable for the effective execution of the Cycle Count, Receiving, VAULT, Warehouse and Shipping processes.
• Lead and supervise the Inventory Specialists and activities by assuring that all counts are done accurately, on a timely manner, opportunities are identified, and action plan developed and completed to maintain or improve inventory accuracy.
• Act as a point of contact within the San Angelo Leadership Team and related functions within Business Units and/or third parties for the coordination of all technical aspects of PP&L Management.
• Act as a point of contact for external and internal audits to cover activities handled within PP&L, including but not limited to: cycle count audits, BSI and FDA audits, etc.
• Establish new process procedures and practices using business excellence tools to improve operational performance. Ensure PP&L support to new product and new component introduction processes. Develop and implement new ideas focused on continuous process improvement, cost containment and efficiency.
• Assure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), as well as Good Housekeeping and Ergonomics policies. Foster and enforce compliance with the Quality Policy and the Plant's vision.
• Serve as back up in the absence of the Production, Planning and Logistics Sr. Manager. Represent the department on various committees, work groups and employee forums.
• Identify and lead activities in the areas of responsibilities to develop and implement programs of continuous improvement, cost reduction, and total associate involvement.

• Bachelor's degree (preferred: Engineering and/or Business) (BA) required. Master's degree preferred.

• a minimum of (4) years of supply chain/operations, medical device experience in a regulatory environment, and knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of management in a cross-functional team environment is required.
• Requires proven leadership, teamwork, initiative, creativity, people and assertiveness skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.
• Strategic thinking, create, cultivate and implement change.
• LEAN material flow, planning & scheduling knowledge preferred.
• Ability to manage complexity.
• Project management experience preferred.

• CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) and/or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certifications preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish & English) preferred.
• Must have proven leadership, teamwork, creativity, assertiveness and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures is required on any type of industry. Medical devices knowledge preferred.
• Demonstrate leadership, skills as a team player, driving value-added results and establishing credibility throughout the organization and with suppliers and customers.

• The primary location of the Production Planning Scheduling Lead is on site at San Angelo, TX.
• 10%+ of expected travel for domestic, international, or both.