2026 Graduate Operations 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 Product & Packaging Operations

Job Category:
Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:
Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description:

ROLE TITLE: Graduate Operations 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 wellbeing 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.

JOB PURPOSE

The mission of the Graduate Operations Specialist is to support the Operations team in the manufacturing of products to enhance the Safety, quality, service, growth and value for local & Global Orthopedics supply. 

The main responsibility will be to work as part of the Operations Team under the guidance of a Team Lead / Value Stream Manager while participating in the Campus Ireland Graduate program. 

The role is based within the site Operations Team which serves the Knees, Hips and shoulder markets while supporting business growth, quality and projects.

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We are passionate about our work and play vital roles across a range of professional disciplines, and care deeply about our customers and communities.

At Johnson & Johnson our culture enables dynamic and impactful careers.

We share a kind of DNA where we’re each:


* Committed to caring


* Responsible to our communities


* Ready to apply our knowledge and know-how


* Rare in our background and experiences


* The drivers of our own success


* Passionate about doing what’s right

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Essential:


* Minimum Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Business engineering or technology


* Recent graduate (2025 or due to graduate in 2026)


* Great attention...