Production System Change Agent, Make Excellence

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About The Johnson & Johnson Consumer

At Johnson & Johnson Consumer Nordic, we are dedicated in providing No. 1 consumer brands/products based on consumer and shopper insights. We have a truly unrivalled brand portfolio, with power brands across multiple categories, including Neutrogena, Natusan, Piz Buin, o.b, Imodium, Ipren, Livostin and Nicorette. We're one of the globe's fastest-growing consumer companies, caring for the world, one person at a time, embracing research and science - bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of over a billion people every day.

One major part of our business is over the counter medicines where most of our products are sold in pharmacies as well as in grocery channels via medicine cabinets.

Another exciting part of our business is a group of consumer skincare and consumer health care brands where we are dedicated in accelerating successful growth over the upcoming years. Within this consumer brand business sector, we work with multiple categories within adult skincare, oral care, feminine care, and baby care.



McNeil AB, Johnson & Johnson Consumer In Helsingborg

In Helsingborg, we manufacture Nicorette & Rhinocort products for the global market. Our Nicorette products - found in over 80 countries - help people around the world to quit tobacco and live healthier lives. In addition to manufacturing, we also have a global research and development unit working in three areas: Smoking Cessation, Digestive Health and Cough & Cold. With around 650 employees we are one of the region's largest companies.



Johnson & Johnson Production System Change Agent

Reporting to the Make Excellence (MEX)/JJPS Lead, the JJPS Change Agent is key actor of the Helsingborg Make Site to drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing and Johnson & Johnson Production System (JJPS) tools.

The scope includes the JJPS program, as well as any continuous improvement programs within the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability, Agility, Waste and Cost, favorably influencing the Site Supply Chain results.



Objectives Of The Position
Lead JJPS/MEX assigned programs at Helsingborg in alignment with Site Vision and Supply Chain EMEA expectations to deliver business value towards Reliability, Agility, and Financial Competitiveness; while ensuring that all activities are completed according to applicable regulation, and J&J policies for EHS, Quality or other relevant Compliance requirements
Drive all assigned JJPS/MEX activities and/or global/regional programs to ensure a perfect execution of assigned projects within set due-dates, budget, and other relevant Key Performance Index.
Contribute to savings pipeline through identified projects
Leads regular process reviews and analysis, using lean methodologies to implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve the total competitiveness of our Helsingborg Site
Support JJPS/MEX program through Change Management process
Develop collaboration with Site relevant functions to identify and bring improvement opportunities
Develop new tools and capabilities of all site teams as per JJPS capabilities evaluation or other J&J programs
Connect strongly with relevant stakeholders to understand business needs/urgency to improve specific areas with active participation and accountability
Bring External Benchmark by facilitating exchange of best practices across the network (Regional & Global)
Update and support data collection, tracking and reporting; including ensuring Site Performance reviews



Qualifications
University Degree or equivalent in Life Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or related field
Lean / Six Sigma / Green Belt certification is a plus
At least 5-10 years experience in the Manufacturing/Supply Chain of FMCG or Pharmaceutical or related industry
Experience outside Manufacturing such as Supply Chain, Maintenance, Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, or Sourcing would be a plus
Outstanding ‘lean attitude’ and willingness/ability to learn fast
Fluent in English, other languages desirable
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and in particular Excel and PowerPoint

What You Will Need To Succeed

You are motivated and energized by:
Support the creation of a trusting & collaborative work environment that positively contributes to employee engagement
Lead and motivate a cross-functional team, command the respect of peers, and influence others without direct authority
Communicate with conviction at all levels, both internally and externally
Challenges status quo, to create positive change; and promote an organization culture that challenges the status quo.
Introduces JJPS in a transparent and constructive way in order to contribute to high-performing teams, and use Change Management principles to drive and sustain change
Empowers people at manufacturing site to deliver the desired results
Plan, prioritize and organize complex tasks in a matrix environment
Solve problems by applying structured and agile root cause problem solving tools and coach others to apply them