Business Unit Industrial Engineer
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Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering
Job Sub Function:
Process Engineering
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Job Description:
Interne Stellenausschreibung 16.10. – 30.10.2026
JOB SUMMARY
The Business Unit Industrial Engineer (f/m/d) is responsible for implementing business improvement initiatives for manufacturing lines with focus on waste and productivity. He/She defines opportunities, analyzes data with cross functional partners and implements improvements. Improvement initiatives are led by influencing cross-functional teams that deliver tangible business results through the application of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles, methodologies and tools. The Business Unit Industrial Engineer will execute projects at the manufacturing site to drive the Business Units financial performance. The Business Unit Industrial Engineer is reporting into the Business Unit Manager.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:
o Responsible for planning and execution of process performance improvements related to waste or productivity of a manufacturing area.
o Drives key initiatives as project leader
o Leads the creation, maintenance, and governance of the Manufacturing area project portfolio within the annual Business Planning process, including project prioritization, budget planning, portfolio reporting, and tracking of initiatives related to cost savings, Business Continuity, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Quality, and other strategic business requirements.
o Leverages process knowledge to identify opportunities / solutions to improve e.g. OEE, Quality
o Sustains business improvement results through the application of Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
o Performs benchmarking internal/external and other uses systematically tools for idea generation
o Leads x-functional teams and develops, maintains and uses J&J network to identify potential solutions
o Facilitates business case definitions and results presentations; as required.
o Develops monitoring and reporting systems that allow the Business Unit to make efficiency based decisions
o Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
o Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
o For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
o Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
o Performs other duties assigned as needed
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
o Bachelor or Master in Engineering
o Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification (Lean certification preferred).
o Strong ability to successfully apply and display mastery in Process Excellence methodology
o Demonstrates awareness of stakeholders, including Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering and Process Quality Leader and Quality Operations.
o Demonstrates collaboration skills
o Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
o Shows strong problem solving skills
o Good understanding of financial aspects of the Business Unit (CapEx, standard cost)
o Excellent project management and leadership ability.
o Demonstrates familiarity with relevant standards such as (but not limited to) QSRs and ISO 13485.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS
Language skills: Fluent in German and English
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Computerized Equipment Skills, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Emerging Technologies, Execution Focus, Gemba Kaizen, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Oriented, Product Improvements, Project Engineering, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy
The anticipated pay range and benefits for this position is:
This position is assigned as Tariff. The anticipated initial monthly base pay for this position is pay grade E12 (63.960 EUR annually) of the Hamburg Chemical Industry collective agreement - Chemietarifvertrag Hamburg.
As this role is part of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) , in addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target depending on local CBA bonus policy, or for sales roles we offer 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 and pension plan. 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.
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