SENIOR BUSINESS EXCELLENCE ENGINEER

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Job Function: Project/Program Management Group Job Sub Function: Project/Program Management Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico

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We are searching for the best talent for SENIOR BUSINESS EXCELLENCE ENGINEER for Ethicon Endo in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Purpose: This job description covers the knowledge, skills & abilities for the Business Excellence Engineer position. Implementing process improvement initiatives for manufacturing lines. He / She defines opportunities, analyzes data. Improvement initiatives are led by enlisting and influencing cross-functional teams that deliver tangible business results through the application of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles, methodologies, and tools. The Business Excellence Engineer will execute projects at the manufacturing site.

You will be responsible for: In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position: Responsible for execution of plan to deliver process performance improvements related to Quality. Deliver and cost of manufacturing process or line. Executes a plan to improve flow of products, people and information. Leverages process knowledge to identify opportunities / solutions to improve throughput capacity by reducing impact of constraints. Sustains business improvement results through the application of Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies. Facilitates business case definitions and results presentations as required. Follows and observes all regulatory requirements (GMP's, ISO, FDA, internal policies) applicable to area of responsibility. Complies with J&J safety requirements and safe working conditions and practices in the department. Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable. 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 Senior Business Excellence Engineer Defines opportunities, analyzes data, designs manufacturing line flows, and improves business processes. Improvement initiatives are led by enlisting and influencing cross functional teams that deliver tangible business results through the application of Lean and Six Sigma principles, methodologies and tools. Utilizing business, leadership and technical skills. He / She will both execute projects and mentor all groups (associate to management) at the site, developing a continuous improvement culture. Demonstrates understanding of cross-functional processes in a manufacturing plant. Applies knowledge of relevant continuous improvement tools and approaches to increase production up-time, minimize unplanned maintenance, minimize work in process inventories (WIP) or plant inventories and implement cost reduction initiatives across equipment and labor. Recognizes machine operating conditions and requirements for optimum production runs and can troubleshoot and resolve basic line performance issues. Demonstrates ability to identify constraints in, or non-conformances resulting from, the production process through analysis of material, people and information movement/flow. Demonstrates an ability to effectively interface with other engineering disciplines, such as Controls and Automation engineering and New Product Introduction teams. Demonstrates ability to understand product cost drivers by interpreting product bill of materials and cost sheets to ensure adherence to projected cost. Leverages knowledge of product costs and drivers, and Design to Value concepts, to effectively participate in cross-functional teams pursuing product cost improvement initiatives. Able to deliver oral and written communications around process improvement projects. Communication should show clarity of objectives. Understanding of financial processes (standard cost development) and business planning is preferred. Leads change, connects with others and shapes the environment. Demonstrates assertiveness & collaboration skills. Has a record of tangible improvements. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Shows strong decision making and problem-solving skills. Leads the administration of the plant layout and demonstrates ability to identify constrains and proposes optimization projects

Qualifications / Requirements: Senior Business Excellence Engineer: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is preferred in an Engineering or Science discipline. Lean certification as Green Belt or Black Belt is preferred. Six Sigma certification as Green or Black Belt is preferred. 4-5 years overall business experience. Certified Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred. Is experienced with change management skills. Experience should include Six Sigma and Lean methodologies, and Project Management. Experience in requesting and translating customer needs are preferred. Bilingual: English/Spanish. 10+ years in Manufacturing and/or Logistics for health care industry required. Demonstrated exceptional leadership and management skills and an understanding of business beyond core functional expertise. Demonstrated experience working globally, strong team leadership skills for multi-regional project team. Demonstrated strong oral presentation skills to senior management. Working knowledge and experience of process validations: IQ/OQ/PQ. Understanding of risk analysis. Strong project management skills. Personal computer software – Windows: word processing, project planning, presentation, email, flow charts & spreadsheet software. EES information systems, including, but not limited to: Enterprise One (E1), Epicenter, EtQ, CATSWEB and Webex Conferencing. Engineering analysis & statistical software experience is desirable

Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Business Alignment, Business Behavior, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Data Analysis, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Reporting, Project Support, Statement of Work (SOW), Time Management

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