Operational Excellence Specialist

Operational Excellence Specialist 

Location: Ringaskiddy, Cork (Hybrid working)

Duration: 12 months 

Hours: 39

Imagine your next project working with Janssen in Ringaskiddy on our Lean Transformation journey!

roles and responsibilities

You will be part of a team of five OE partners, working collaboratively to enhance and develop management systems and processes aimed at improving performance and delivering greater value to customers.

You will serve as the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for specific Lean Programmes, helping to shape key strategies for the programmes, drive change management, and manage partnerships at the site level.

You will also lead the implementation of all Lean Programmes to ensure they meet site standards within your assigned business unit or function.

This includes:

• Operational Excellence (OE) partner responsible to support Business Unit Leadership Teams and functional departments through the development of business process standards in line with existing JJPS standards, e.g. Standard Work, 6S, Digital Performance Management, A3 Problem Solving and Value Stream Mapping.

• Shape and lead site-wide change programs at J&J Innovative Medicine through lean & six sigma methodologies.

• Embed & sustain ‘Managing Site Performance’ business process standard on site.

• Lead JJPS TIPs & mentor initiative leads on JJPS methodology.

• Develop and cultivate a continuous improvement culture.

• Enhance the involvement and engagement of employees in process improvements.

• Ensure all continuous improvement projects are conducted to the highest of standards in a safe, quality-focused, and effective manner.

how to succeed

Essential 

• Third level Degree or qualification in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics 

Desirable

• Certified to Black/Green belt level or relevant Lean or Six Sigma

• Proven track record in leading significant project and/or change initiatives

• that have delivered breakthrough results for an organisation.

• Strong cross-functional business insight and proven ability to lead the delivery of cross functional projects.

Key Competencies Required:

• You will be a high performer, adaptable in a dynamic fast paced and changing environment.

• Self-starter and capable of independent work and dealing with organisational change, whilst there are other BEX partners, this is a stand- alone role within their assigned business unit and they will be responsible for deploying work items for that unit.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Innovative, adaptable and collaborative approach to business challenges

• Incorporates different perspectives, backgrounds, and talent to generate effective ideas or solutions and engage in open and constructive conversations, focused on high-performance teams

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Serve as a role model for making Credo-based decisions, helping others understand the value of Credo-based decisions.

• Strong facilitator capable of leading cross functional workshops/mapping sessions

Benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for a minimum of 12 months with a likeness of an extension. 

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Janssen

Janssen is the Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson - the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare Company. At Janssen, we bring together top scientists and researchers to pursue the most promising science and drive collaboration to create visionary medicines and healthcare solutions covering five priority therapeutic areas - Cardiovascular & Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases & Vaccines, Neuroscience and Oncology. Contribute to the next pharmaceutical breakthrough with your next project at Janssen. 

Janssen UK: https://www.janssen.com/uk/

Janssen Ireland: https://www.janssen.com/ireland/

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE, LTD & Umbrella options are available. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.