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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Assembly

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil

Job Description:

About the Role: Under limited supervision and general direction, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations and corporate procedures and guidelines of Johnson & Johnson, the Manufacturing Manager will:

• Continuously assess the results of the area, proposing actions and applying methodologies that lead to achieving defined manufacturing results in the strategic planning.

• Plan structural actions to support strategic planning goals, focusing on Labor, Raw Materials, Equipment, and Quality while striving for the best possible cost.

• Manage Manufacturing indicators (Cost, Quality, Safety, Labor, etc.), supporting actions and/or improvement projects.

• Work on strategic projects.

• Address issues related to Failure Investigation (NCR and CAPA), utilizing statistical and managerial techniques and tools.

• Establish partnerships with support areas such as Planning, Procurement, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental, aiming for process excellence and significant improvements in the company's results.

• Ensure appropriate task distribution among subordinates, as well as manage and control vacation, overtime, promotions, and other relevant personnel management issues, when applicable.

• Foster a diverse, cooperative, and transparent work environment that generates motivation and employee engagement.

• Maintain indicators of manufacturing cost, quality, and efficiency to identify improvement opportunities, supporting the implementation of corrective actions and assisting in the resolution of non-conformities and elimination of root causes.

• Contribute to monitoring Health, Safety, Environmental, and quality audits by providing data and meeting requirements, as well as implementing corrective and preventive actions suggested to eliminate unsafe acts and conditions.

• Define actions for aligning demand with manufacturing resource availability (productive hours) and evaluate the efficiency of critical equipment to optimize needs and capacity.

• Identify potential hazards to people, property, and the environment while complying with the company's procedures and Brazilian legislation.

• Ensure the adoption of a Quality culture across all levels of J&J Medical Brazil to meet the company's defined objectives, complying with applicable regulations and policies.

• Be responsible for the performance and development of subordinates, adhering to company procedures.

• Communicate problems or business opportunities to the next management level.

• Ensure that subordinates adhere to all company guidelines regarding Environmental, Health, and Safety practices and that all necessary resources are available and in good condition, if applicable.

• Ensure compliance for both individuals and the company with all federal, state, local regulations, and company policies and procedures.

• Carry out other assigned tasks as necessary.

Qualifications:

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related manufacturing fields.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in manufacturing and/or Supply Chain environments.

• Intermediate English proficiency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Desired: Postgraduate degree.

• Desired: Knowledge in Change Control and Equipment Qualification.

• Desired: Lean and/or Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).

• Knowledge of Quality Tools.

• Desired: Knowledge of Financial Metrics/Business Acumen.

• Proficient in computer skills (primarily MS Office).

• Presentation skills and proficiency in training/education methodologies.

• Prioritization, follow-up, and control skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Decision-making, partnership, and problem-solving capabilities.