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 jnj.com (https://www.jnj.com.) . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. **Job Function:** Supply Chain Planning **Job Sub** **Function:** Production Planning & Scheduling **Job Category:** People Leader **All Job Posting Locations:** San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, United States of America **Job Description:** Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Production Planning Lead located in San Lorenzo, PR. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech Under limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines. Responsibilities: + Oversee daily processes in moving the material flow in support of an optimized cycle time metric. + Provide direction and leadership for supply chain, materials and inventory planning and delivery. + Exhibit positive leadership traits with ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organization. + Interface with both internal and external customers, suppliers, vendors and other sites globally. + Foster good communications, teamwork and supports total associate involvement. + Coordinate and drive resolution of technical issues within the Supply Chain and coordinate issue resolution through project planning and escalation. + Establish new process procedures and practices using process excellence tools to improve operational performance. + Manages available resources to achieve a reliable, efficient and productive operation. + Identify and lead activities in the areas of responsibilities to develop and implement programs of continuous improvement, cost reduction, and total associate involvement. + Assist the Plant materials Manager in the preparation of the Annual Department Budget. + Maintain site policies and procedures and material control systems in accordance with Global Supply Chain goals. + Perform other work-related duties as assigned by manager or leader of the area. + Assures compliance to Company’s and Corporate rules, and regulations. + Assures compliance with good manufacturing practices, International Standards Organization (ISO), Safety/Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and any other Environmental regulations, also Good Housekeeping and Ergonomics Company policies. + Fosters and enforces compliance with the Quality Policy and the Plant’s Vision. + Comply with all environmental, safety and occupational health policies (i.e., ISO14001 & OSHAS 18001. + Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level. + 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. + Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures. + Performs other duties assigned as needed. Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree (BA) required. Master’s degree preferred. + A minimum of 4 years of related work experience is required. + Preferred at least 6 years of supply chain/operations, medical device experience in a regulatory + environment and knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures. + Preferred 6 years’ experience in a World Class Manufacturing Environment. + 2 years of supervisory experience preferred. + Availability to work various work schedules, which may include 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts and/or 12-hour daily shifts, including weekends and holidays. + Certified in production and inventory management (CPIM) or certified in supply chain planning (CSCP) is desirable. + Bilingual (Spanish & English) is required. + Demonstrate leadership, skills as a team player, driving value-added results and establishing credibility throughout the organization and with suppliers and customers. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Requires proven leadership, teamwork, initiative, creativity, people and assertiveness skills. + Green belt certification preferred. Process Excellence/Six Sigma Certification and/or Continuous Process Improvement Training. + Knowledge of all aspects of materials management, production planning, delivery and inventory control. + Experience & knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel. + Process Excellence certification or proven working knowledge, a plus. 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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. **Required Skills:** **Preferred Skills:** Analytical Reasoning, Consulting, Controls Compliance, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Developing Others, Distribution Management, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Manufacturing Flow Management, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Product Design, Production Operations, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Supply Planning, Team Management, Workflow Analysis