Operations Manager

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 Product & Packaging Operations

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Job Description:

Position: Operations Manager

Reporting to: Plant Manager

Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands (Fully Onsite Role)

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 Description

GATT-technologies, a Johnson & Johnson Company is recruiting for a Operations Manager located in Nijmegen.

JOB SUMMARY

• Manage production team
• Manage product realization process

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage product realization process including production planning and manufacturing activities
• Be the expert on products, materials and components used in the production process
• Manage production team
• Determine production, personnel and equipment requirements
• Participate in external and internal audits related to manufacturing process
• Assist QA with Device History Record (DHR) in cooperation with QC
• Manage validation of production processes
• Technical contact with management
• Review and approval of validation documents
• Responsible for product release, ensuring animal material is part of risk management strategy in GATT Technologies QMS in compliance with ISO22442 “Medical Devices Utilizing Animal Tissues and their Derivatives”.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
• For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties assigned as needed

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Manager level positions – 8-10 years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Experience in the Medical Device industry or medical field
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of specific business practices and software and software applications
• Able to enter data on spread sheet and database applications
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse clientele base
• Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers and the public
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with policies and procedures and in to comply civil rights requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS

• Communication: develop and articulate ideas and information that provide understanding and an environment in which others are informed and want to participate
• Analyzing & Problem Solving: evaluate a situation from varying perspectives using rigor and logic to create solutions to difficult challenges; demonstrate continuous learning
• Results Focused: provide an optimal balance of risk-taking and sound judgement in order to deliver the best possible results; drive goal attainment in others with energy and focus
• Fluent written and spoken English

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Compliance Management, Developing Others, Give Feedback, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Package and Labeling Regulations, Package Equipment, Package Management, Plant Operations, Product Packaging Design, Resource Allocation, Safety-Oriented, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Sustainability, Sustainable Packaging, Team Management