
Senior Manager, Value Stream Management
Johnson & Johnson
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Irvine • California • United States
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About the role
- We listen to, gather, and translate customer and market needs into clear product and supply decisions.
- We build, update, and communicate product plans (PSRs) so everyone stays aligned.
- We analyze risks, rank priorities, and track work across multiple projects.
- We set, measure, and review goals related to reliability, cost, inventory, and financial results.
- We partner, prepare, and coordinate with Operations and R&D to support new product launches — exciting moments for our team!
- We identify, test, and implement improvements in manufacturability and production processes.
- We monitor, evaluate, and strengthen cost, quality, service levels, and compliance.
- We review, compare, and approve capital investments based on real need and impact.
- We organize, connect, and support supply chain projects, including digital tools and data systems.
- We assess, forecast, and mitigate supply‑related risks to protect product availability.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and/or University degree is required: MBA or Masters degree is preferred
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional work experience is required, as well as 5 years leading or coordinating cross‑functional work.
- Experience working in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, or similar fields.
- Direct experience operating in a healthcare manufacturing environment.
- Ability to interpret financial drivers such as COGS and P&L elements.
- Familiarity with production planning, inventory management, and NPI processes.
- Comfortable working across global teams and complex structures.
- Experience applying GMP principles, running plant operations, analyzing costs, evaluating vendors, reviewing contracts, collaborating across teams, and measuring performance.
Benefits
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
- Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
- Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
- Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
production planninginventory managementNPI processesGMP principlescost analysisvendor evaluationcontract reviewperformance measurementrisk assessmentfinancial analysis
Soft Skills
cross-functional leadershipcommunicationcollaborationorganizational skillsproject managementproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingadaptabilityteam coordinationcustomer focus
Certifications
MBAMaster's degreeGMP certificationProject Management Professional (PMP)Lean Six Sigma certificationCertified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)Financial Management certificationQuality Management certificationRisk Management certification