Value Stream Leader

Value Stream Leader

Location: Blackpool, UK (onsite full time)

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 37 

Imagine your next project managing resources to add value to production operations whilst ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, quality and business systems.

The Value Stream Leader will manage resources to add value to production operations whilst ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, quality and business systems. The role will be the catalyst for improvement in the performance of the production lines and drive operational excellence in the areas under their control.

Under general direction and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

Travel Requirements: No more than 5%, limited to travel to other sites for training / experience.

roles and responsibilities

• Manage the allocation of resources to ensure delivery of day-to-day operational demands whilst also supporting company-wide activities.

• Facilitate problem identification and resolution to root cause with team.

• Initiation/completion of deviations, remedial actions, CAPAs and other quality system processes.

• To ensure customer service levels are achieved.

• Ensure the technical and tactical execution of daily plant operations and focus on delivering business results related to company strategic imperatives. These include (but are not limited to) compliance, safety, organizational development, cost and innovation.

• Enforce all GMP requirements.

• Promote continuous improvement in pursuit of higher quality products and lead operational excellence within the value stream.

• Ensure team effectiveness by providing clear goals and objectives which drive accountability at both a team and individual level.

• Ensure target project launch dates and other key deliverables are achieved (such as launch quantities, production costs, etc.).

• Input into the preparation of business plans, capital plans, resource plans and routine budget control.

• Leadership of staff to include mentoring, coaching and development

• Champion best practice improvement principles (e.g Process Excellence, Lean) to achieve incremental and transformational results.

• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level

• 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

how to succeed

• Minimum of HND in Scientific or Engineering discipline or equivalent qualification.

• Experience may take precedence over qualification if deemed appropriate.

• Experience of managing multiple operational teams within a regulated manufacturing environment

• Evidence of applying the principles of process excellence and continuous improvement.

• Previous responsibility of one other functional area e.g. quality, engineering, supply chain is desirable.

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Initiatives to deliver operational efficiencies.

• Positive attitude

• Mature and persuasive

• Ability to quickly comprehend complex product & process issues

• Takes accountability and responsibility

• Flexible & Adaptable

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to meet key targets and goals

• Ability to deliver production plans on time and to budget.

• Ability to engage and influence key stakeholders and other site leaders

• The application of Lean Manufacturing methodologies

• Use of KPIs to improve business performance.

• IT competent

• LIVE OUR CREDO - Lead and engage team to have a safety and quality first mindset, to improve standards, take pride in their work and the service they deliver.

• CONNECT – Ability to liaise and influence through all levels of the organization

• GROW – Embrace new opportunities to support the team to identify and implement cost effective solutions to improve productivity, output and quality throughout all work tasks

• SHAPE – Challenge status-quo, drive positive change and take responsibility to resolve issues.

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months

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 DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is the orthopaedic and neurological businesses of Johnson & Johnson - the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare company. At DePuy Synthes we specialise in our innovations in healthcare products, services and programs that make a real difference to millions of people across the world. We specialise in joint reconstruction, trauma, extremities, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, and also the VELYS™ Digital Surgery portfolio. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at DePuy Synthes. 

https://www.jnjmedtech.com/en-US/companies/depuy-synthes

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 or LinkedIn InMail - you must apply direct to this advert.

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”.