2026 Graduate Business Excellence Specialist

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

Job Function:
Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:
Manufacturing Deployment

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description:

Position : Graduate Business Excellence Specialist

Start Date: September 2026

Location : Cork, Ireland

Johnson & Johnson MedTech, is the largest, most comprehensive orthopedic and neurological business in the world, built upon the strong legacies of two great companies.

Johnson & Johnson MedTech offer an unparalleled breadth and depth of technology, devices, services and programs in the areas of joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, neurological, cranio-maxillofacial, power tools and biomaterials.

Our broad array of inspired, innovative and high-quality offerings helps advance the health and well-being of people around the world.

Johnson & Johnson MedTech, who employ over 1000 people in Cork established its manufacturing facility in Cork in 1997 where it manufactures orthopedic knees and hips.

In 2014, Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Cork won the Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence.

ABOUT THE JOHNSON & JOHNSON GRADUATE PROGRAMME:

The Graduate Programme is a collaborative programme across the Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland Sites.

It is aimed at high potential individuals who, when given the right tools, are empowered to proactively take responsibility, effect change and make a positive contribution to their teams and the business.

 

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:


* Develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise. 


* Experience cross functional exposure both on site and within Campus Ireland.


* Participate in regular one to ones and feedback to support your on-going development.


* Engage in personal development and effectiveness training.


* Develop influencing & communication skills.


* Gain Project Management experience.


* Learn new and innovative technologies.


* Gain exposure to Senior Management Team. 


* Participate in continuous professional development program with a recognised qualification.

JOB PURPOSE:

The mission of the Graduate Business Excellence Specialist is to support the development & implementation of Johnson & Johnson Production System to deliver Best in Class performance, working cross functionally and playing a leading role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement to achieve sustainable...