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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Assembly

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes Sales is currently hiring an Operations Supervisor, Orthopedics to join its dynamic team

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 https://www.jnj.com/

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.”

The Operations Supervisor leads production activities across assembly and packaging operations for an assigned shift. This role manages a manufacturing team, driving performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and service. The Supervisor plays a meaningful role in developing talent, ensuring readiness for new product introductions (NPI), and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

In compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations—and in alignment with Johnson & Johnson corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines—the Operations Supervisor is responsible for directing manufacturing activities, developing team capabilities, and ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality production performance. The role requires strong collaboration across functions, effective communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading day‑to‑day operations of electromechanical assembly and non-sterile packaging functions.
• Recruiting, training, mentoring, and developing a high‑performing manufacturing team; supporting onboarding and cross‑training to build a flexible workforce.
• Partnering with engineering, planning, and quality teams to support NPI readiness and drive process improvements.
• Facilitating daily tier meetings and ensuring effective communication across teams and shifts.
• Driving operational efficiency through waste‑reduction initiatives and Lean activities, including cost‑reduction projects, kaizen events, and 6S leadership.
• Investigating quality issues, collaborating with Quality Assurance for timely resolution, and ensuring audit readiness for corporate, notified body, and FDA audits.
• Resolving operational challenges promptly to minimize disruptions and ensure on‑time delivery.

Qualifications

Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent University degree required; focused degree in technical or business discipline preferred. 

Required

• Minimum two (2) years of relevant work experience
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing or production operations and quality systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.

Preferred:

• People leadership experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience
• Experience in the medical device industry or broader medical field.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles

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, Coaching, Controls Compliance, Data Savvy, Developing Others, Efficiency Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Plant Operations, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Maintenance, Process Oriented, Technologically Savvy, Troubleshooting