Senior Director, Lean Excellence

Johnson & Johnson Vision, Inc., a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Senior Director of Lean Excellence for J&J (Surgical Vision/Vision Care). The position will be located in Jacksonville, FL. The Senior Director of Lean Excellence will apply Lean Methodology and similar tools, such as Six Sigma and Lean, to drive significant business improvements within our manufacturing site operational models. Responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities: Lead the site Process Excellence and site/functional leaders through a process to systematically find opportunities to enhance operational performance and site business processes through internal/external benchmarking and continuous improvement tools. Drive site data collection and ensure quality of information through the use of pre-diagnostic analyses and other analytical tools. Drive the development of a Lean multiyear roadmap aligned with site competitiveness strategies and site missions. In partnership lead the execution of the site Lean transformation roadmaps, defining detailed dates for each activity and anticipated implications (resources, communication, cultural change). Instill a culture of continuous improvement and a mindset of challenging the status quo. Adapt to a constantly evolving environment and leverage change as an opportunity to improve processes and tools. Plan and deliver trainings in improvement methodologies to raise the organizational acumen. Coach partners in application of Lean methodology and tools. Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in Finance, Marketing, the Sciences, or Engineering. Advanced degree (MBA or Master's) preferred. Minimum of 12 years of relevant business experience leading supply chain functions. Experience in manufacturing and a Six Sigma/Lean certification required. Strong global and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively across the organization. Ability to understand large complex processes with a focus on continuous improvement and a desire for prudent innovation. Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. Expert knowledge of Lean Methodology and other Process Excellence and continuous improvement tools and their application to business processes. Customer-focused and able to lead process improvement initiatives internally – focusing on time, cost, and quality – and externally – focusing on customers' and stakeholder experience. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time domestically and/or internationally. 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, please contact us via #J-18808-Ljbffr