Global Process Owner - Machining & Finishing in Leeds

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Job Function: Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function: Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category: Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

About the role: Are you passionate about turning innovative ideas into real-world manufacturing excellence? This role is for a technical leader of all Machining or material removal processes in the business, which includes (but are not limited to) machining, grinding and polishing processes. The role is part of the Global Manufacturing Innovation (MI) organization and will be reporting to the Global Director of Manufacturing Innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Subject Matter Expertise: Act as the go-to expert for all technical aspects of Machining processes across all sites, with an unparalleled understanding of the existing process and the opportunities that can be harnessed to drive step-change improvements. Approve and endorse process changes, including new equipment, upgrades and modifications, ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Process Standardization & Optimization: Drive global process excellence by ensuring that process changes and improvements are effectively communicated and adopted across all manufacturing sites. Establish and maintain global validation strategies and support relevant audits specific to the process, fostering continuous improvement and compliance.
• Support, Collaboration & Governance: Provide specialized technical support and governance on existing initiatives within the business, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges and streamline operations.
• Technology Ownership: Own the technology and its future! Develop and routinely update the global strategy and roadmap for the designated manufacturing process, considering external market, competitor, and technology trends.
• Capability Building: Work collaboratively with the business to ensure that it has the investments, infrastructure, capital and talent required to implement the technology strategy and roadmap.
• New Initiatives: Support the development of new programme charters and initiatives by providing expert guidance on timelines, costs, risks, and benefits during development and implementation of new innovations.
• Data & Metrics Reporting: Collect, analyze, and report metrics related to the process, such as performance trends, aligning these insights with overall business metrics.

Experience, skills & proficiencies required:

• Qualification or Equivalent Experience in the field of Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, Production and/or Operations Management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Passionate about leading significant change initiatives that have delivered breakthrough results for an organization.
• Strong customer relationship management, with an ability to understand and address client frustrations and spot opportunities.
• Proven business experience required, with experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, programme delivery and/or people management role.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, technologies, and innovation ecosystems is desirable.

Other Requirements:

• Works and communicates well with others in a team environment.
• Comfortable working across multiple geographically dispersed locations.
• Participates in and understands all compliance related activities pertaining to the role.
• Follows all local laws and policies and maintains the highest levels of integrity, ethics and compliance always.
• Follows appropriate safety practices in order to prevent accidents to self or others.
• Demonstrates history of positive communication skills showing courtesy, tact, and understanding in interactions with co-workers, even under stressful circumstances.

Benefits: You will be joining a team that is passionate about innovating and using existing capabilities and technologies in innovative ways to deliver significant positive impact, to the organization and people working within it. We love innovating in manufacturing to improve safety, quality, financial performance and the delivery capability of the business!

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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Required Skills:

• Benchmarking
• Business Planning
• Coaching
• Facility Management
• Financial Competence
• Leading Change
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Lean Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Manufacturing Flow Management
• Performance Measurement
• Predictive Maintenance
• Product Design
• Safety-Oriented
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application
• Tactical Planning
• Technical Credibility