Senior Manager, Engineering – Systems & Consumables
Johnson & Johnson
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Beerse • 🇧🇪 Belgium
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Senior
About the role
- Provide engineering and technical leadership for process design, order fulfillment equipment, repack/relabel equipment, and warehouse control/execution systems.
- Ensure compliance with GxP, FDA, and ISO requirements, supporting quality and operations to maintain validated states of GxP equipment and systems.
- Explore and introduce innovative technological solutions and best practices from other sites.
- Encourage innovation and process optimization within the team, driving initiatives for cost savings and sustainability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across Operations, Quality, E&PS, EHS&S, Planning, and Suppliers.
- Guide both day-to-day operations and strategic direction for process improvements and future capacity planning.
- Support new product shipments by ensuring future capacity and robust processes.
- Apply J&J Machine Safety standards, conduct WRAPS assessments, and execute remediation plans.
- Design and implement process improvements using Lean and process excellence tools.
- Lead or contribute to the development of new technologies and concepts per Deliver Growth Council processes.
- Prepare project business cases and obtain approvals from the IRC board.
- Oversee flawless execution of OPEX and CAPEX projects.
- Provide user support and develop solutions to improve process robustness and user experience.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in supply chain, preferably in automated warehouses, packaging equipment, and execution systems (MES, warehouse and equipment control systems).
- Strong ability to build collaborative teams and cross-functional/virtual relationships.
- Excellent communication skills, able to make complex information accessible to all organizational levels.
- Technical background or experience in material handling and packaging equipment is a significant plus.
- Knowledge of GMP and GDP principles, including qualification and validation approaches.
- Familiarity with safety regulations at both company (J&J) and national/EU levels.
- Master’s degree in business administration, science, engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Green Belt Six Sigma and/or Project Management certifications (FPX) are preferred.
- Fluency in Dutch and English is required. French is a plus.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
process designorder fulfillment equipmentrepack/relabel equipmentwarehouse control systemsLeanprocess excellence toolsmaterial handlingpackaging equipmentexecution systemscapacity planning
Soft skills
engineering leadershipcollaborative teamscross-functional relationshipscommunication skillsinnovationprocess optimizationstakeholder collaborationuser supportproblem-solvingstrategic direction
Certifications
Green Belt Six SigmaProject Management (FPX)Master's degree in business administrationMaster's degree in scienceMaster's degree in engineering