WAREHOUSE & LOGISTICS LEADER

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Warehouse & Logistics Leader to join our Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Supply Chain organization located in Wilson, North Carolina.
While this role will ultimately support the site operations located in Wilson NC, this role will also be required to support the project phase across both design & construction.
For the project design phase, the role will require you to be present with our design teams in the Greater Philadelphia region.
Once the design phase is completed, this role will support the construction and operational start-up of the site.
For this, you will be required to be on site in Wilson, NC.
Based on your current location the hiring team will work with you to determine travel and relocation arrangements.
In steady state, we expect travel to be less than 10%.
J&J is expanding our manufacturing capacity with $2 billion investment to support strong portfolio growth and continue delivering breakthrough innovation and transformational medicines for patients.
The new facility will expand production of innovative biologic medicines in areas including oncology, immunology, and neuroscience.
J&J’s significant supply chain investment ensures a resilient and reliable future supply of medicines to meet accelerating demand for our current portfolio of medicines and our future innovations.
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.
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For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day.
Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world.
Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.
We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve.
Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.
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This Warehouse & Logistics Leader is responsible for Warehouse and Logistics Operations as well as execution of company strategies in these areas.
Provides leadership and direction for warehouse, logistics and manufacturing resources and activities to maximize quality, safety, and reliability of the warehouse.
Partner with all support functions in the execution of meeting the production schedule, shipments and deliveries, as well as identification and on-time completion of Operations projects/initiatives.
Leads the Warehouse and Logistics organization in continuous improvement of the plant's supply chain capabilities.
Accountable for achieving production targets while maintaining cost controls and compliance.
Key Responsibilities.
Leads the Warehouse and Logistics organization to achieve delivery of accurate production schedules, on-time shipments to fill-finish sites, coordination and support of incoming and outgoing shipments for the campus, and development of long-term strategies that are align with network needs.
Monitors production output against customer due dates and initiates action to prevent missed commitments.
Examines production and operating reports to assess potential risks and oversees actions taken to resolve safety, operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems.
Establishes priorities and sequence of projects to deliver on KPI’s relative to cost, quality, safety, schedule attainment and on-time shipments.
Establishes a high performance and continuous improvement culture driven by key performance metrics, benchmarking and sharing of best practices.
Establishes department policy, standard operations procedures and working practices, as well as responsible for ensuring all applicable permits are current and followed.
Develops compliance programs to ensure the organization follows all regulatory and compliance standards and establishes the training requirements for all employees.
Makes sure training plans are also aligned with areas in need of improvement.
Directly responsible person during internal and external audits (e.
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Compliance audit, Internal audit) and able to articulate and walk auditors through all processes in detail.
Establishes organization talent strategy to include goals and objectives, performance and development plans, and succession planning.
Holds people leaders accountable for performance management, personnel development and timely completion of 5 Conversations.
Establishes and monitors plant's operational budget.
Initiates effective cost control practices.
Collaborates with Engineering & Maintenance to review recommendations regarding equipment repair and/or replacement.
Key Business Result.
Customer Service Levels / OTS / OTD / OTIF / LIFR Inventory KPIs Warehouse & Distribution Spend Quality - Critical Observations / Field Escalations / CAPA Closure Cost Improvement plans EHS&S - Good Saves, Significant Good Saves, Lost Working Days Qualifications Required.
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degree A minimum of 6 years of experience in a warehouse or logistics environment preferably in the biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry Proven experience in managing and developing teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in both spoken and written English.
Maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior, aligned with Credo-based principles.
Build strong, productive relationships and work effectively with teams and individuals, treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Demonstrate strong leadership and support the growth and development of colleagues within the operations business units.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by challenging the status quo, embracing change, and capitalizing on opportunities to make a positive impact.
Act as a strategic partner with all departments across the company.
Hold yourself accountable for compliant, flawless execution of tasks.
Strong interpersonal abilities, fostering excellent working relationships within a team.
Be a proactive team player, capable of both leading and following through on tasks.
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and the ability to thrive in a multicultural and matrix environment.
Be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic supply chain environment, with a focus on organizational development.
Maintain a customer-focused mindset and be results-driven.
Act with speed, flexibility, and accountability to achieve set goals.
Understand how your work impacts the broader organization, using this knowledge to make informed decisions, set priorities, and deliver expected results.
Preferred.
Strong understanding of FDA and EMEA regulatory requirements applicable to biologics and pharmaceuticals.
Proficiency in SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems.
This job posting is anticipated to close on .
The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.
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Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs.
medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits.
Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below.
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to.
- https://www.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.
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