Graduate Operations Team Leader

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Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Supply Chain LDP

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. 

The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes, and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

DePuy Synthes Cork employs over 1000 people in Cork established its manufacturing facility in 1997 where it manufactures orthopaedic knees and hips. In 2014, Johnson & Johnson MedTech Cork won the Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence.

Job Purpose:

The mission of the Graduate Operations Team Lead 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 Ireland Graduate program.

The role will support the Knees, Hips and Shoulder markets as well as supporting business growth, quality and projects.

What you’re great at:

• Interest in People

• Interested in learning and how to learn

• Willing to take direction from other operations team

• Willing to question and learn from all the value stream team

• Interest in problem solving & business acumen

• Energetic, enthusiastic and self-motivated

• Hardworking

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Willing to work as part of a team towards a common goal

Be vital:

To be part of this high performing team you will have great attention to detail and hold a:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Business or similar operations, engineering or technology degree.

This role is open to early-career talent, specifically candidates who will graduate in 2026 or who have recently graduated in 2025.

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

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Analytical Reasoning, Brand Research, Coaching, Detail-Oriented, Developing Others, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Materials Handling, Organizational Knowledge, Package and Labeling Regulations, Package Equipment, Package Management, Plant Operations, Product Packaging Design, Quality Assurance (QA), Safety-Oriented, Work Order Management