Director of Operations - Shockwave

Posted: Sunday, 06 April 2025
Valid Thru: Tuesday, 06 May 2025
Index Requested on: 04/06/2025 13:19:04
Indexed on: 04/06/2025 13:19:04

Location: New Brighton, MN, 55112, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 47-2042.00 - Construction and Extraction
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Johnson and Johnson is hiring!

Description:

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:

Multi-Family Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brighton, Minnesota, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Director of Operations, Shockwave Medical to join our team located in New Brighton, MN.

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/.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Position Overview

This position will lead the Reducer Operations team to develop, implement and execute strategic plans for a lean manufacturing environment that assures a safe working environment while delivering the highest quality products. The entire Operations team, including Production, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Equipment, will report to this position.

Essential Job Functions

  • Develop and execute Operations strategies to meet corporate objectives.
  • Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour, and equipment to meet targets.
  • Manages all Operations resources to achieve and maintain targets.
  • Ensures all operations are fully compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Develops and execute annual Operations budget.
  • Directs & supports Supply Chain activities, including management of forecasts, planning, distribution, and customer order fulfillment of commercial product.
  • Coaches, develops, and leads direct reports by providing developmental growth opportunities.
  • Be an active leader and liaison for all safety related programs and initiatives.
  • Work with Quality Managers on all product quality matters.
  • Implement cost-saving improvement projects.
  • Review inventory and labour balances; assist with year-end financial reporting.
  • Optimize manufacturability of product through design for manufacturability, design layout, design of jigs and fixtures, and manufacturing procedures.
  • Other related duties as required.
Qualifications - External
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in production/manufacturing and at least 5 years of direct people management.
  • Lean Manufacturing certification, Greenbelt or Blackbelt asset.
  • Must excel at delegating tasks and should demonstrate exceptional communication skills.
  • Experience working within an ISO quality system preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead all areas of manufacturing in a fast-paced, medical device production plant. Minimum 5 years of management experience in manufacturing are required.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and execute cost savings projects.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a matrix organization.
  • Ability to manage a complex budget and adhere to cost plans and annual plant initiatives.
  • Strong analytical skills using tools such as statistics, downtime tracking, mechanical history, project planning to identify opportunity areas.
  • Creative in problem solving and innovative approaches to resolve complex problems, and must have the ability to make decisions.
  • Microsoft Office skills such as PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Ability to quickly come up to speed on complex production processes and work with others to identify opportunities areas via data.
  • Strong ability to lead effectively and develop subordinates for advancement opportunities.
  • Ability to partner with other departments to resolve complex problems and work jointly to find solutions.
  • Knowledge of ERP/MRP software programs. Experience with Visual MFG considered an asset.

  • Additional Information:

    • The anticipated base pay range for this position is $146, 000 to $251, 850 annually.
    • The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
    • Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
    • Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
    • Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
      • Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
      • Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
      • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
      • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
    • Additional information can be found through the link below. https: //www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

    The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

    NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned or negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

    This job posting is anticipated to close on March 11, 2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https: //www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

    Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

    For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career, and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

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