MAKE and Operational Excellence Manager

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

MAKE and Operational Excellence Manager

What we do

At Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care.

Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love.

Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.

We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers.

With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day.

We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours.

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Role reports to:
Senior Manager Make Excellence

Location:
North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:
Hybrid

What you will do

Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

The External Manufacturing MAKE team drives cost, quality, customer service and delivery through a group of External Manufacturers for the Essential and Skin Health businesses as part of Kenvue.

The MAKE Excellence team is responsible for establish and achieving specific support processes and programs to facilitate the flawless execution of all key operational metrics in NA External Manufacturing Make area.

The MAKE Excellence team drives the execution and implementation of Kenvue Operational Excellence methodologies, implementation of key continuous improvement initiatives to achieve business targets and performance management process.

The MAKE And Operational Excellence Manager will lead cross functional teams in a matrixed environment responsible for the management and execution of all elements of delivering enterprise-wide continuous improvement and operational excellence initiative.

This role will be focused on driving Agility, Quality and Cost Improvement Projects (CIPs) to lower total product cost, improve quality and customer responsiveness.

This role will also lead large scale digitization and automation efforts to drive performance management effectiveness and lead large scale network projects.

These elements include scope definition and control, stakeholder alignment, project planning, resource and risk management, project leadership, team development and communication.

Key responsibilities include:


* Develop and advance digital performance management and drive efficiency to External Manufacturing work through automation.


* Lead large scale network improvement projects across the network to improve cost, quality and service.


* Define and execute large scale continuous improvement programs acr...