Production Manager, CP Value Stream

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 Assembly

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for Production Manager.

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 Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.

The Manager, Production leads the daily operations of manufacturing by managing schedules, resources, and staff to meet production targets. This role ensures adherence to QSR standards, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and supports cross-functional collaboration for efficient and compliant product delivery and operational excellence.

SECTION 2: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*

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

Lead, develop, and coach manufacturing operations staff and supervisors to achieve operational and business objectives

Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, and high performance

Drive a proactive safety culture by leading risk identification, near-miss reporting, and corrective action implementation and ensure compliance with all EHS, regulatory, and company requirements.

Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with quality standards, company, and regulatory expectations

Maintain audit readiness and ensure accurate and compliant documentation.

Own and monitor area KPIs and work proactively to improve those KPIs, including but not limited to Safety, Quality, Delivery, cost and inventory.

Ensure execution of production plans and reliable on-time product delivery.

Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.

Manage staffing, equipment, materials, and budgets to meet operational goals.

Identify and implement productivity, efficiency, and cost improvement opportunities.

Own capacity planning, inventory management, and business continuity activities.

Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other functions to establish a culture of excellence in execution, continuous improvement, and communication within production facilities

Support implementation of new products, processes, equipment, and manufacturing technologies.

Communicate performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to site leadership.

Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

SECTION 3: EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION* 

BS preferred; equivalent experience considered

6+ years of experience in manufacturing (medical device and cleanroom environment preferred)

3 years of leadership experience preferred

SECTION 4: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS *

Strong leadership and team-building abilities

Demonstrated critical thinking in a fast-paced environment

Skilled in judgment and decision-making to drive results

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of lean, six sigma, kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies

Black Belt certification preferred

High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP experience preferred

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $102,000-$177,000.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401k).This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year. Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year. Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year. Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: -  https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits This job posting is anticipated to close on August 20, 2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Johnson & Johnson: Changing health for humanity

We’re building a world where complex diseases are prevented and cured, treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Assembly Operations, Consulting, Developing Others, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Human-Computer Relationships, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Plant Operations, Quality Standards, Resource Management, Sustainability, Team Management, Technologically Savvy, Validation Master Plans, Value Stream Mapping (VSM)