External Manufacturing Senior Manager

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Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

MEXICO - Requisition Number: R-081106

USA - Requisition Number: R-083793

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

We are searching for the best talent for External Manufacturing Senior Manager for Ethicon Endo in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

Purpose:

The External Manufacturing Site Leader functions as the general manager for MD External Operations manufacturing site(s). The External Operations Senior Manager leads all aspects of the relationship with assigned external manufacturers to deliver reliable product supply and total cost efficiency while meeting or exceeding all customer service, compliance, and product requirements.

You will be responsible for:

Responsible for overseeing the manufacturing operations of contract suppliers and/ or Strategic collaboration sites to ensure that products are available to meet customer needs. Runs costs and feasibility requests and vendor quotes. Identifies new suppliers and evaluates their capabilities. At this level, the position has a greater degree of impact on the business results
and, in some cases, responsibility for leading a group of professionals. Critical Success Factors or Scope or Responsibilities
o Establishes and implements policies, standards, guidelines, technology, and procedures for procuring materials and services.
o Develops a strong understanding of the process and all technical details for the product currently manufactured at the contract manufacturing facility.
o Oversee current technology transfer and startup activity at the third-party facility. Ensures that third party achieves commercial operations.
o Partners with vendors and contractors to ensure quality, reliable sources of supply and information.
o Defines and builds links with other partners to leverage opportunities for value creation. Runs prospective improvements, corrective actions, validations, and manufacturing scale ups at the site.
o Accountable for resolving all disputed purchases of goods and services for the protection of the company and with fairness to the supplier.
o Develops monthly metrics and data in support of the business. Ensures documentation, configuration, production, are in compliance with business and regulatory policies.
o Accountable for partnering with vendors/contractors to deliver yearly cost improvement commitments. Works with internal stakeholders to develop cost improvement opportunities and ensure execution of identified projects to deliver cost improvement commitments.
o Maintains awareness of current market trends and conditions that affect suppliers, cost of goods, pricing and may have operational or strategic implications for the company.

o Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next
management level
o Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
o For those who supervise or manage a staff, 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
o Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
 

Qualifications / Requirements:

• The qualified candidate will have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years related experience. MBA or equivalent experience and APICS certification desirable.
Experience and Skills:
• Medical device experience preferred. Demonstrated experience in multiple subject areas of supply chain including External Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Project Management, Planning, Distribution, or Finance
• Prior experience in leading suppliers, negotiating contracts, and working on supplier agreements is preferred.
• Experience working in Manufacturing Operations, specifically in a GMP environment is ideal.
• Strong analytical/technical proficiency & competence, project management skills, and prior experience leading cross-functional projects is required.
• The successful candidate will be a proven self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills, and comfortable presenting across functional levels.
• Experience with Six Sigma/Process Excellence tools, training and/or certification is preferred. Experience with the commercialization of new products is highly preferred.
• Internet and MS Office Suite proficiency is required. Prior knowledge of Planning systems such as ERP, MRP, and SAP is a plus.

Benefit Information:

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year

• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year

• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The expected base pay range for this position is $130,000 - $200,000
The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.
This job posting is anticipated to close on 05/08/2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.