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Job Function

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function

Manufacturing Assembly

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America

Job Description

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

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 Production Scheduling & Capacity Lead.

You Will Be Responsible For

Production Scheduling

• Develop and maintain daily and short‑term production schedules by Work Order
• Sequence work based on priority, material availability, labor, and equipment constraints
• Clearly communicate daily production goals to Team Leads and stakeholders
• Ensure schedules are realistic, executable, and aligned with operational objectives
  
  

Capacity Planning & Management

• Own and maintain inputs into capacity management tools and systems
• Analyze load versus available capacity and identify constraints
• Proactively flag capacity risks and bottlenecks
• Support scenario planning and trade‑off analysis to support decision‑making
  
  

Real‑Time Schedule Management

• Monitor execution against plan throughout the day
• Adjust schedules in response to downtime, labor changes, quality issues, or material disruptions
• Rebalance priorities to minimize impact to throughput and delivery commitments
• Document deviations and update assumptions for future planning cycles
  
  

Cross‑Functional Communication

• Act as the primary coordination point between Team Leads, Operations leadership, and support functions
• Communicate changes, risks, and impacts clearly and promptly
• Build strong working relationships across multiple value streams
  
  

Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate scheduling and capacity data
• Utilize Excel and other planning tools to analyze performance and trends
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling accuracy, data quality, and planning processes
• Support standard work and best practices for production planning and execution
• Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
• 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
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties assigned as needed
  
  

Qualifications / Requirements

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Associate’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years experience in production scheduling, capacity planning, operations planning or Supply Chain operations
  
  

Technical Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
• Experience working with capacity management, scheduling, ERP, or MES systems
• Comfortable working with data, systems, and multiple sources of information
  
  

Interpersonal & Professional Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with Team Leads and frontline leadership
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and time management
• Ability to remain calm and decisive in a fast‑paced, changing environment
• Comfortable influencing without direct authority
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Exposure to Lean, flow management, or constraint‑based planning
• Experience balancing competing priorities across multiple value streams
  
  

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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Assembly Operations, Business Behavior, Data Savvy, Execution Focus, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Plant Operations, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Maintenance, Process Oriented, Technologically Savvy