Manager Production, Value Stream 5.5/RP (m/f/d)

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Job Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing Job Sub Function: Manufacturing Assembly Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Production leads the daily operations of manufacturing by managing schedules, resources, and staff to meet production targets. This role ensures adherence to QSR standards, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and supports cross-functional collaboration for efficient and compliant product delivery and operational excellence.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position: Lead, coach, and develop production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with all quality, regulatory, health, safety, environmental (HSE), and company requirements, including FDA QSR, ISO standards, GMP/GDP, and applicable policies and procedures, while maintaining audit readiness and accurate documentation. Own and improve operational performance through KPI management, production execution, capacity planning, inventory control, and business continuity planning. Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies to enhance productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost performance. Manage staffing, equipment, materials, and budgets to meet operational and customer delivery commitments. Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, process improvements, and successful implementation of new products, equipment, and technologies. Communicate performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership and key stakeholders. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered. 6+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a medical device and/or cleanroom environment. Demonstrated leadership or people management experience preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS

Strong leadership, team-building, communication, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Good knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. Proven critical thinking, problem-solving, and ability to drive results through sound judgment and data‑driven decision‑making. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies; Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; SAP experience preferred.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills: Agile Manufacturing, Assembly Operations, Consulting, Developing Others, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Human-Computer Relationships, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Plant Operations, Quality Standards, Resource Management, Sustainability, Team Management, Technologically Savvy, Validation Master Plans, Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €78.300,00 - €135.700,00

Benefits

• an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions.
• Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health.
• We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans.
• For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.
• *This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.