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:

Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Limerick, Ireland

About Vision

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 vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the paediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime.

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 the Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead (METL) role to be in Limerick, Ireland

Purpose: The Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead (METL) supports Operations Management in the production of contact lenses in the Value Stream. Working closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations Line management, the role will have direct responsibility for managing key areas of the Operations Services Value Stream to support the production of a range of Medical Devices to fulfil global planning schedules, within determined quality and safety standards.

As an METL, you will:

• Support the Production Unit in close cooperation with Quality and Engineering, to manufacture Medical Devices according to global planning requirements.
• Lead the Repack team to meet global planning requirements
• Ensure all Safety and Quality Standards are upheld top the highest possible standard.
• Lead Inspections department for compliance and output
• Lead year on year efficiency improvement and activity reduction.
• Build and maintain an environment of innovative continuous improvement, focusing on quality, cost reduction, process development and supply.
• Lead & mentor supervisory and operations personnel and developing people at all levels to grow within and beyond their current role.
• Lead specific projects for the Production Unit and across the full Operations function where relevant.
• Report on achievement of key performance metrics.
• Support all functions in the effective transfer of new products and processes into manufacturing processes.
• Ensure that housekeeping standards are maintained at all times across the Value Stream - always looking for opportunities to improve the standard.

Qualification/Requirements:

• A QQI Level 7 and above in Management or Technical qualification or related discipline is desirable
• Experience in a similar supervisory role
• Ability to demonstrate standards of leadership – Managing Complexity, Innovations, Customer Focus
• Technical or people/team management qualification
• Project Management Skills / Experience with Lean Manufacturing processes/Six Sigma is desirable
• Good Influencing Skills at all levels (supervisor/direct report)
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Technical Knowledge
• Methodical

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

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Agility Jumps, Analytical Reasoning, Business Process Management (BPM), Data Savvy, Developing Others, Efficiency Analysis, Equipment Maintenance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Issue Escalation, Leadership, Manufacturing Equipment, OSHA Compliance, Plant Operations, Predictive Maintenance, Problem Management, Project Management, Repair Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€52,400.00 - €82,915.00

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.

Additional information:

52,400 - 82,915