Therapeutic Products Director

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Therapeutic Products Manager to join our team at Johnson & Johnson. As a key member of our supply chain leadership team, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating all manufacturing activities and programs within the Therapeutic area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day manufacturing operations and interact with Materials Management in their areas of responsibility.
• Participate in the development and implementation of transfer plans.
• Support the implementation of new technology and products in the Therapeutic area in accordance with corporate goals and objectives.
• Establish G&O and develop plans for direct managers assigned to the Therapeutic area.
• Develop, maintain, and improve all business processes under your supervision.
• Participate in day-to-day operations with responsibility for the production of products at the lowest cost, consistent with quality control specifications and production schedules.
• Develop and participate in strategic decisions of the plant, its division, and the company.

Qualifications:

• Full technical and administrative responsibility to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate areas of responsibility.
• Establish operational goals and objectives in line with corporate strategies.
• Prepare programs for projects and coordinate activities to ensure corporate goals and objectives are achieved.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of world-class manufacturing standards.
• Maintain liaison between individuals and areas within or around your organization, with responsibility to act independently on techniques or issues related to your area.
• Implement target systems and procedures to ensure equipment and machinery meet operational performance and utilization requirements.
• Review machinery and equipment requirements based on production schedules.
• Determine and monitor the implementation of capital goods improvements.
• Ensure the introduction of new products in compliance with operational G&O.
• Monitor the master plan as it relates to the IGF.
• Understand Materials and Logistics Management.
• Identify needs and coordinate the development and support of systems, i.e., Materials Management, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, Information Management, and Interdependent partnering.
• Ensure the right level of manufacturing, materials, and personnel.
• Develop all capital investment and operational expense budgets that support business needs.
• Provide analysis of variance and corrective actions.
• Understand the precepts of the Quality System Regulations (QSR) and ensure compliance with ISO and QSR regulations.
• Make decisions based on an understanding of multiple departments and the relationship between them.
• Foster relationships by influencing the entire organization to unify criteria.
• Manage the operation to ensure the achievement of CIP and COGS initiatives.
• Understand and implement Signature of Quality (SOQ), Lean Mfg., and Process Excellence (six sigma) methods.
• Provide leadership to meet the challenges of Diversity.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of environmental, safety, and health programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage Manufacturing Managers (where applicable), Manufacturing Supervisors, Receipt Inspection Supervisors (where applicable), generating development plans that encourage permanence in the company.
• Responsible for all labor matters of administrative employees.
• Responsible for developing subordinates and encouraging them to use their full potential.
• Responsible for communicating business-related matters or opportunities to the next managerial level.