Senior Operations Manager, Orthopedics
Johnson & Johnson
- Location
- Suzhou, China
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 2 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
About this role
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 jnj.com . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing Job Sub Function: Plant Management Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Suzhou, Jiangsu, China Job Description: Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics 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. The main responsibilities of this position is to plan, direct and manage all the daily manufacturing activities within DePuy Synthes Suzhou Plant and to ensure the approved products are manufactured on schedule to comply with all the legal/regulatory requirements and all the EHS requirements, meet all quality requirements and to achieve all the cost objectives. Ensure the operations compliance with all the legal/regulatory requirements Ensure all J&J EHS policies, procedures and programs are implemented throughout the all the production activities. Chair the Safety workplace/Safety meetings. Actively participate in the Safety Committee. Ensure all accidents, incidents and near misses are thoroughly investigated and corrective actions are completed on schedule. Assume role of Emergency Response Coordinator when required. Ensure all production associates are trained with requried EHS procedures and policies. Ensure all EHS requirements are fulfilled in accordance with the responsibilities defined in the Company Safety Statement. Responsible for the management of Environmental and Health and Safety aspects/risks associated with the Manufacturing Operations and responsible for the identification of the Environmental, Health & Safety aspects/risks associated new product or process introduction. Ensure the compliance with the requirements of China GMP, ISO13485, 21CFR820 and other relevant regulatory requirements Ensure all the responsibilities defined in the Quality Manual are met. Promote a quality-focused culture within the Business cell teams and ensure all the GMP requirements are adhered to Establish world-class housekeeping standards within the production dept. Manage, motivate and develop staff in a manner that will facilitate high performance in line with the leadership imperatives of J&J. Continuously improve the communication channels such as: Daily Production meetings; escalation meeting, VSM meetings; weekly Operations meeting; Monthly EHS/GMP meeting, etc. Demonstrate strong leadership and a clear identifiable work ethos within the Production cells or dept. Identify Training Needs of