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Skillman, NJ, US

Third Party Manufacturing Contract Account Manager (1 of 2)-7552130110

Description

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Third Party Manufacturing Contract Account Manager (1 of 2) for the Skillman, NJ OR Morris Plains, NJ location.

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Group of Companies develops and markets consumer healthcare, baby care, and beauty/skin care products that address the needs of consumers and health care professionals and incorporate the latest innovations. The portfolio includes heritage brands JOHNSON'S® Baby, BAND-AID® Brand, LISTERINE®, leading skin care brands such as NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, CLEAN & CLEAR®, LUBRIDERM® and healthcare products such as NEOSPORIN®, REMBRANDT®, VISINE®, and ROGAINE®.

The Contract Account Manager functions as the general manager for Third Party Contract Manufacturing sites. The Contract Account Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the relationship with the external manufacturers to deliver reliable product supply while meeting or exceeding all cost, compliance and product(s) requirements. Critical responsibilities include leading a cross functional external and internal team to resolve product supply issues and drive results on a worldwide, regional and local basis, negotiating contracts for products and services, facilitating execution of legally binding supply agreements formalizing arrangements between J&J and contract manufacturers, supporting and ensuring contractors' achievement of monthly plan attainment goals, identifying and delivering Cost Improvement Projects (CIPs) to lower total cost of ownership, identifying and obtaining resources to solve issues, developing manufacturing strategies to improve site performance and product supply, coordinating new product launches at contract sites, and ensuring commitments for product availability are met.

The Contract Account Manager will manage all product supply aspects that a 3rd party manufacturer provides (such as new product launches, business planning/budgeting, procurement of components/raw materials, project management, inventory management, equipment & packaging engineering, product quality, adherence to the appropriate GMP's (food, drug and/or dietary supplement) and nonconformance investigations and CAPA resolution); and driving continuous improvement for internal & external processes. The manager must be able to communicate with all levels of management at the contract site and internally. Additionally, they will assist in developing strategic global sourcing strategies for key technologies in support of both new products/businesses and existing businesses.

The Contract Account Manager will be responsible to achieve Unit Fill Rate targets, weekly plan goals and conducting on-going capacity analyses of Contract Sites. Coordinate efficient implementation of product/process changes at contract sites, instruct contract site personnel on the Company's vision and World Class manufacturing applications, identify opportunities and lead efforts to consolidate sites to gain volume leverage and reduce complexity, and resolve payment issues. This role will identify and obtain resources to solve issues and develop manufacturing strategies to improve site performance and product supply.

The Contract Account Manager will develop and implement plans to reduce lead-time for Finished Goods and resolve quality/cGMP issues at Contract sites. This individual will coordinates efficient implementation of product/process changes at Contract sites, will identify and deliver Cost Improvement Projects leveraging Process Excellence tools resulting in improved TCO, and facilitate the implementation of LEAN models (inventory reduction) for strategic Contract sites. This position will also develop business continuity plans as a means to ensure continued supply in an emergency situation and develop supply market intelligence within key processing technologies to enable rapid benchmarking and accelerated selection of alternative Contract sites.

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Qualifications


A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years experience in any following: External Manufacturing, Supply Chain/Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Distribution or Finance OR an M.B.A. with 5 years experience in External Manufacturing, Supply Chain/Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Distribution or Finance is required. Experience working in Manufacturing Operations, specifically in a cGMP environment-supervising people in a plant would be highly preferred. Prior experience in managing suppliers, negotiating contracts and working on supplier agreements is preferred. Strong analytical/technical aptitude & competence, project management skills and prior experience leading cross-functional projects is preferred. An entrepreneurial self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills, comfortable communicating across functional levels is required. Experience with Six Sigma/Process Excellence tools, training and/or certification is preferred. Experience with the commercialization of new products is highly preferred. Internet and MS Office Suite proficiency is required. Prior knowledge of Advanced planning systems such as ERP, MRP, and SAP is a plus.

This candidate may be required to travel 30% of the time, Domestically and Internationally. This position is based in Skillman, NJ, however, can work out of our Morris Plains, NJ location.

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Primary Location:North America-United States-New Jersey-Skillman
Other Locations:North America-United States-New Jersey-Morris Plains
Organization: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (6071)