Process Improvement Lead

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Deliver Excellence
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Shanghai, China
Job Description:

This role serves as the Business Process Owner of our Distribution and Repacking operations in APAC Vision Deliver; governing the solutions recommended and ensuring delivery in the most efficient manner.

Works under minimal supervision as a seasoned individual contributor, functioning independently with minimal supervision. Help establish and implement projects, programs, and processes in support of the organization's overall Manufacturing and Distribution Process Improvement strategy. Apply advanced knowledge of the Manufacturing and Distribution Process Improvement field to establish the best-in-class policies, procedures, and plans for the area.

Responsibilities:

• Help deliver programs and innovative initiatives to advance Manufacturing and Distribution Process Improvement capabilities.

• Recommends and implements process changes that improve departmental safety, quality, cost and schedule, and contributes to critical projects, programs or processes for the Manufacturing and Distribution Process Improvement area.

• Integrates methods to continually improve the organization's Manufacturing and Distribution Process Improvement strategy based on analyses of trends and the competitive landscape.

• Oversee progress of new distribution and manufacturing process development and improvements to existing processes, with a focus on maximizing production capabilities and affordability.

• Helps establish and implement key process indicators, including yields, productivity and cost.

• Coaches more junior colleagues in techniques, processes and responsibilities.

• Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.

Essential Knowledge and skills:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain, from order management to delivery completion.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of logistics operations (pick/pack/ship/goods receiving) and manufacturing operations (repackaging)

• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. The ability to explain complex system processes in an appropriate way for the intended audience.

• Good prioritization and allocation of workload - be able to manage several projects in parallel.

• Analytical skills, problem solving capacity. Ability to identify an issue from a generic problem

• Change management skills - A process-driven approach

• Autonomous and experienced in delivering results within deadlines.

• A bachelor's degree is required (Supply Chain, Analytics, Engineering, or related field is preferred); advanced degree is a plus.

• Good communication skills, Fluent in English, additional APAC languages are a plus.

Core competencies required for this role:

• Lean Manufacturing Certification with work experience
• Strong proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and software
• Comprehensive understanding of automation engineering principles, design standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PE) are a plus.
• Experience in SAP is a plus.
• Process and data driven
• Experience of reporting using BI