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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Latina, Italy

Job Description:

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.

For our manufacturing site in Latina (Italy), we are looking for an experienced Operations Manager – Dispensing, Mirror & NPI Production to join our Operations organization.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager will be responsible for the Dispensing area , Mirror lines  and for the operational execution of NPI manufacturing projects across Continuous Manufacturing (Mirror Line), Batch Manufacturing and ESTC activities.

The role provides leadership to Supervisors, Manufacturing Process Specialists (MPS) and operators, ensuring the highest standards of Safety, Quality, Compliance, Delivery and People Development while supporting the site's transformation toward advanced manufacturing technologies and future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operations for Dispensing and Mirror line activities, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient execution of manufacturing processes.
• Own operational execution of NPI projects from readiness through commercial implementation for both Batch Mode and Continuous Manufacturing (Mirror).
• Ensure operational readiness in terms of people, training, procedures, equipment and materials.
• Drive Safety, Quality, Compliance and Right-First-Time execution across all assigned areas.
• Manage production performance through KPIs, continuous monitoring and structured problem solving.
• Lead and develop Supervisors, MPS and shopfloor teams, fostering a strong culture of accountability and engagement.
• Partner with QA, MSAT, Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support resource planning, workforce capability building and organizational development.
• Manage budget and operational costs related to headcount, external services and supplies.
• Lead investigations, deviations, CAPAs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote innovation, digitalization and operational excellence initiatives supporting the future manufacturing strategy.

Qualifications

Required

• University degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Proven experience leading production teams in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of Safety, Quality Systems, GMP and Compliance requirements.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching and people development capabilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Fluent in English and Italian (written and spoken).

Preferred

• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Knowledge of Continuous Manufacturing technologies.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence and Kaizen methodologies.
• Exposure to digital manufacturing systems and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Leadership Expectations

The successful candidate will:

• Act as an inspiring people leader focused on employee development and engagement.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability and operational excellence.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen and customer focus.
• Foster collaboration across functions and organizational levels.
• Lead change and support the evolution of the Latina manufacturing network.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a strategic manufacturing area within a world-class pharmaceutical organization.
• Exposure to innovative technologies including Continuous Manufacturing.
• A dynamic environment focused on talent development, innovation and operational excellence.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to the successful launch of new medicines that improve patients' lives worldwide.

Apply now and help shape the future of manufacturing excellence at Johnson & Johnson.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Business Intelligence (BI), Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Developing Others, Gap Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Change Management, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Manufacturing Standards, Operational Excellence, Organizational Knowledge, Plant Operations, Process Optimization, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Allocation, Team Management

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€56 100,00 - €96 945,00

 

 

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or 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. 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.