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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Product & Packaging Operations

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Grecia, Costa Rica

Job Description:

"Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.”

About Orthopedics

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for Manufacturing Supervisor to support our MedTech Orthopedics business​ in Grecia, Costa Rica.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate the effective implementation of production plans 
through team leadership, training & development, work allocation, performance management and 
appraisal within budget and in line with quality and safety requirements

You will be responsible for:

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate 
Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Effectively manage/allocate manpower using resource scheduler, flexibility matrix, etc.
• Motivate and develop staff in line with the standards of leadership.
• Assist in the selection of new employees as required to meet business needs
• Facilitate a team-based approach.
• Complete performance appraisals in a timely manner.
• Effectively manage absence, lates & disciplinary matters in a fair and reasonable manner in line.
• With company policies and credo values.
• Establish individual goals and objectives and measure actual performance.
• Develop a credo-based culture, establish credo teams to focus on specific indices.
• Provide timely feedback to employees on performance.
• Communicate with staff on a regular and consistent basis as defined. 
• Keep management informed of er issues & concerns in a timely manner.
• Continuous improvement focus.
• Priorities production in line with customer service requirements
• Ensure backorders are fast tracked through processes. 
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.

Qualifications / Requirements:

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• University bachelor’s degree: Engineering/Business/People Management.
  • Requires 2-4 years Work related Experience.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish across functions and both internally/external.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• LEADERSHIP
• TACT & DIPLOMACY
• INFLUENCING SKILLS
• SYSTEMS BACKGROUND
• STRONG WORK ETHIC
• FLEXIBLE APPROACH TO WORK
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• GENUINE INTEREST IN PEOPLE 
• HIGHLY MOTIVATED
• INITIATIVE

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Analytical Reasoning, Brand Research, Coaching, Detail-Oriented, Developing Others, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Materials Handling, Organizational Knowledge, Package and Labeling Regulations, Package Equipment, Package Management, Plant Operations, Product Packaging Design, Quality Assurance (QA), Safety-Oriented, Work Order Management