Associate Specialist Operational Excellence

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing Job Sub Function: Manufacturing Process Improvement Job Category: Business Enablement/Support All Job Posting Locations: Latina, Italy Job Description: About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the best talent for Associate Specialist Operational Excellence to be in Borgo San Michele – Latina. For this role we offer 12 months fixed term contract. Purpose: As an Operational Excellence Associate Specialist, you will join a dynamic team focused on improving operational performance through the integration of Lean methodologies, Data Analytics, Digital Transformation initiative and Sharing of excellence culture in the organization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, solve complex business challenges, and implement innovative solutions that enhance reliability, productivity, quality, and efficiency across pharmaceutical operations. This one-year temporary position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of manufacturing excellence and emerging technologies, while contributing to projects that ultimately impact patients worldwide. As an Associate Specialist Operational Excellence, you will: Analyze and interpret data to support business decisions and performance improvements. Develop and apply statistical models and analytical tools to identify opportunities and make improvements visible. Support Lean manufacturing practices, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence initiatives across the site. Design and participate in structured Site performance management system (scorecard, dashboard, KPI and Root cause problem-solving). Participate in structured problem-solving activities to eliminate losses. Collaborate with local and global stakeholders in a dynamic and multicultural environment. Support the adoption of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement practices. This position offers exposure to some of the most exciting developments in modern pharmaceutical manufacturing, including: Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing solutions. Data analytics and performance visualization. Manufacturing data integration and digital reporting systems. Predictive analytics and proactive performance management. Lean methodologies and operational excellence best practices. You will gain valuable experience working with real operational data, transforming insights into actions that improve business performance and help ensure patients receive the medicines they need. Qualifications / Requirements: Required Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, Scientific Disciplines, or a related field. Attitude to analytical mindset and interest in data-driven decision-making. Knowledge of Excel and data analysis tools. Familiarity with statistical methods and analytical models. Understanding of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) concepts. Understanding of Lean methodologies and Continuous Improvement principles. Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational abilities. English proficiency at B1 level or above. Preferred Previous experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing environments. Basic understanding of GMP requirements. Experience with SAP, SQL, Power BI or similar analytics platforms. Problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to engage stakeholders and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time. Here’s what you can expect: Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role. Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have. Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step. Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these. Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA #LI-Onsite Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Accountability, Administrative Support, Agile Manufacturing, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Communication, Data Gathering and Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Document Management, Goal Attainment, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Issue Escalation, Plant Operations, Process Control, Process Optimization, Process Oriented, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Time Management The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €29,800.00 - €48,530.00 Benefits: In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers. *This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.