Sr. Manager, External Manufacturing (Finance)
Description
Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
Senior Manager, NA External Manufacturing
Kenvue is recruiting for a Senior Manager in the NA External Manufacturing team. This position reports into the Director of External Manufacturing and is based out of Summit, NJ.
Who We Are
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. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of 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!
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Role reports to: Director of External Manufacturing
Location: Kenvue's corporate headquarters is based out of Summit, NJ.
Travel : 25%
Pay: Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $119,000 to $205,850. This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.
What will you do
The Sr. Manager is responsible for achieving specific performance metrics in areas of site execution, cost, service, quality, agility, and environmental health & safety while managing all aspects of manufacturing operations within assigned site(s) including product supply, logistics and distribution, capacity management, planning, capability assessment, inventory control, purchasing, quality, negotiation, and engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve product supply issues, driving results on a global, regional, and local basis
• Facilitate execution of legally binding supply and service level agreements
• Ensure achievement of external manufacturing site OTIF and attainment goals
• Identify and deliver a pipeline of cost improvement projects; achieve ancillary operating expense targets
• Develop strategies to improve site and network performance, agility, and reliability of supply
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks; obtain resources to resolve issues
• Lead the execution of life cycle management and new product launches at external manufacturing sites
• Ensure customer commitments for product availability and quality are met
Additional Responsibilities Include:
• Resolve quality and GMP issues; ensure corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence
• Implement LEAN methodology and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop business continuity plans to ensure continuity of supply; identify qualified sources of supply and manufacturing sites based on product requirements and marketing strategies as they relate to manufacturing requirements
• Develop supply market knowledge within key processing technologies to enable rapid benchmarking and accelerated selection of alternate manufacturing sites
• Conduct ongoing analysis of total end-to-end supply chain costs, propose and lead implementation of cost improvements, and develop plans that support implementation of "directed pure buy" or "pure buy" supply relationships
• Develop and implement actions to reduce lead-times and optimize inventory
• Conduct monthly KPI and capacity reviews with EM site(s) and develop action plans to proactively mitigate risk
• Coordinate efficient implementation of product/process changes at external manufacturing sites, instruct personnel on the Company's vision and World Class manufacturing applications, coordinate EH&S assessments, as well as Kenvue Worldwide standards on labor, and address all deficiencies
• Lead the implementation of network strategy decisions to consolidate, on-board, or expand sites
• Coordinate and lead root cause analysis, risk mitigation plans, and solution identification with internal and external business partners
• Promote and maintain professional communication standards to those inside and outside of the organization; interaction with suppliers is critical to this role
Qualifications:
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required. MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years related experience OR an MBA with 4 years in any of the following areas is required: Supply Chain/Operations, Quality, External Manufacturing, Internal Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain Sourcing, and/or Supply Planning.
• Experience working with Manufacturing Operations in a GMP environment is required.
• An entrepreneurial self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills, comfortable communicating across functional levels is required.
• Strong organizational, project management, and analytical skills is required.
• Training/experience with Lean Six Sigma/Process Improvement methodologies is preferred.
• Prior experience establishing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreement (SLAs) for critical vendors is preferred.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in establishing and managing relationships with internal and external business partners to meet tactical and strategic business needs is required.
• Demonstrated effectiveness leading and influencing cross-functional project teams is required.
• Prior knowledge of advanced planning systems such as ERP, MRP, and/or SAP is preferred.
• This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally
What's in it for you
- Competitive Benefit Package*
- Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $119,000 to $205,850. This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.
- Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups
- This list could vary based on location/region
*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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