Senior Manager, Capacity Enablement – Orthopaedics

Johnson & Johnson

. Function as the general manager for DePuy Synthes External Operations manufacturing sites .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing external operations and supply chain disciplines, with a strong focus on capacity management, compliance, and operational performance metrics. Proficient in project management and skilled in developing strategic business cases to drive efficiency and capability improvements.

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Supply Chain ManagementManufacturing OperationsProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsGMP Compliance

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Hard Skills

Capacity ManagementOperational Performance MetricsContract NegotiationSupplier ManagementProcess ExcellenceNew Product CommercializationAdvanced Planning SystemsData AnalysisCost EffectivenessLong-Range Capacity Modeling

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsLeadershipCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteERP SystemsMRP SystemsSAP

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma CertificationAPICS CertificationMBA

Industry Keywords

Medical TechnologyGMP EnvironmentExternal OperationsManufacturingProcurementDistributionFinance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Function as the general manager for DePuy Synthes External Operations manufacturing sites
Manage relationships with assigned strategic collaborator sites to deliver reliable product supply and total cost effectiveness
Meet or exceed customer service, compliance and product requirements
Manage the overall platform capacity management process
Monitor significant capital equipment across strategic collaborator sites and ancillary projects for manufacturing floorspace
Develop and deploy long-range capacity modeling tools
Lead Strategic Capacity Governance and align internal Supply Chain teams with External Operations
Develop Strategic Business Cases and oversee CAPEX and OPEX investments for Capacity Enablement Programs
Support long-term strategies for year-over-year efficiency and capability improvements
Develop monthly metrics and data supporting operational performance metrics
Ensure documentation, training and archiving comply with business and regulatory policies
Monitor market trends and conditions affecting strategic collaborators, cost of goods, pricing and company operations or strategy
Potentially manage a group of professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum bachelor’s degree
8–10 years of functional related experience
Experience in multiple supply chain disciplines, including External Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Distribution or Finance
Prior experience managing suppliers, negotiating contracts and working on supplier agreements
Prior experience in Manufacturing Operations, specifically in a GMP environment
Strong analytical/technical aptitude and competence
Project management skills and experience leading cross-functional projects
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with Internet and MS Office Suite
Medical technology-related experience preferred
Six Sigma/Process Excellence tools, training and/or certification preferred
Experience with commercialization of new products highly preferred
Advanced Planning systems such as ERP, MRP and SAP knowledge is a plus
MBA and APICS certification desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; Colorado employees – 48 hours; Washington employees – 56 hours
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year