Manufacturing Program Manager

Johnson & Johnson

Manufacturing Program Manager overseeing strategic collaborations in External Manufacturing for Johnson & Johnson. Focused on governance, financial accuracy, and operational excellence across multiple U.S.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeCincinnati • New Jersey, Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $155,250 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for deploying and executing standardized processes across strategic collaborations and external manufacturing sites to support service delivery and financial objectives.
This role leads a small team of professionals serving as process owners across governance, financial processes, scorecard deployment, and operational reporting.
Execute claims and reverse claims processes, ensuring accuracy, documentation, and timely closure.
Coordinate payments, purchase orders, and vendor setup (JDE, Ariba) in compliance with financial policies.
Track cost improvement program (CIP) commitments and support delivery monitoring.
Support inventory (SLOB) adjustments and assist in capex and expense tracking.
Support adoption of digital tools (e.g., Power BI, Control Tower) to enhance reporting and visibility.
Maintain and execute key business processes (e.g., Appian workflows).
Develop and maintain scorecards and standardized reports to increase transparency.
Manage activities to shape EM strategy & governance.
Coordinate governance forums and track follow-up actions.
Maintain EM training curriculum and ensure ongoing compliance alignment.
Oversight of Cilag-Global Entrepreneur Governance.
Accountable for ensuring finished good product flow from External Manufacturing Sites through external sterilization into Distribution Center.
Drive improved reporting visibility and reduction of manual effort.
Enable effective coordination across internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related field)
A minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
Demonstrated direct or indirect people management experience required.
Experience working in matrixed environments required.
Strong organizational, analytical, and coordination skills required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage across functional levels required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred.
Six Sigma/ Lean certification with experience in process excellence tools/methodologies strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial AnalysisOperational ReportingClaims ProcessingCost Improvement Program TrackingInventory ManagementScorecard DevelopmentProcess Excellence ToolsGovernance CoordinationDocumentation AccuracyVendor Setup

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsCoordination SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Certifications

Six Sigma CertificationLean Certification