Operational Excellence Site Manager (m/f/d)

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Operational Excellence Site Manager (m/f/d) to join our Abiomed Team located in Aachen, Germany. 

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/.

Position Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Operational Excellence Site Manager with a strong background in the medical industry to lead our operational excellence and Lean efforts. As the Operational Excellence Site Manager, you will be responsible for driving operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and excellence across our site's processes and operations. In close collaboration with our leadership team, your role will encompass the development and implementation of strategies, methodologies, and initiatives that optimize productivity, quality, and overall performance. If you are a results-oriented professional with a proven track record of leading operational transformation, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• In close collaborate with the leadership team, lead the development and execution of site-wide operational excellence strategies and initiatives that align with the company's goals and objectives


• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, to communicate progress, challenges, and opportunities related to operational excellence initiatives


• Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis, process mapping, and root cause analysis to eliminate waste, streamline processes, and enhance operational efficiency


• Lead and mentor the local team of operational excellence professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and support to develop their skills and drive improvements


• Collaborate with cross-functional global teams to drive a culture of continuous improvement, fostering a mindset that encourages employees at all levels to contribute ideas and suggestions and solve problems effectively


• Implement lean methodologies, Six Sigma principles, and other best practices to standardize processes, increase throughput, reduce defects, and improve quality and delivery times


• Design and oversee the implementation of training programs to ensure employees understand and embrace operational excellence principles, tools, and techniques


• Lead change management initiatives to ensure seamless adoption of process enhancements and a smooth transition for employees


• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of operational excellence initiatives and identify areas for further enhancement


• Contribute to the development of the annual operational excellence plan, outlining key goals, milestones, and resource requirements