Operational Excellence Specialist

Location: Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

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Job Function

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Gent, East Flanders, Belgium

Responsibilities and Objectives

The Operational Excellence Specialist is responsible for identifying opportunities and implementing project plans across the site. Also supports the deployment of the Operations Excellence programs and coaches & executes projects and initiatives. This role drives continued operational excellence in the organization and is a key member for the development and adoption of AI agents for the site. The Operational Excellence Specialist will employ Lean methodologies to create value to the customer and drive “right first time” mentality. This role supports Business Partners to act as a change agent in driving continued operational excellence and AI capabilities in the organization.

Tasks

• Challenge the status quo and identify and shape next wave business improvement opportunities in the CAR-T sites in Belgium to generate value
• Provide support with building AI agents & training the organization on AI capabilities
• Develop and present business cases to decision makers
• Leads implementation of assigned OpEx initiatives and other improvement projects
• Uses lean methodologies such as 5S, standard work, visual management, kanban, pareto and others in support of defining, measuring, analyzing, improving, and controlling improvement initiatives
• Support training and awareness of OpEx tools and methodologies
• Act as change agent, support peers & management in realizing changes on site and influencing leaders without direct authority to enhance culture and mindset
• Connect with global OpEx organization: exchange knowledge/best practices, benchmark, identify & drive adoption of proven practices

Knowledge

• Proven expertise in Artificial Intelligence, building and managing AI agents.
• Ability to interact, motivate and lead individuals in a matrix environment, managing complexity, collaborating across boundaries and influencing without authority required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple, concurrent priorities many needing immediate resolution.
• Demonstrated ability in working with internal and external organizations in leveraging and sharing best practices is preferred.
• Strong communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills, self-awareness and adaptability required.
• Values diverse points of view and optimizes results through diversity.
• Results oriented with strong track record of success in delivering on objectives.
• Knowledge of the E2E CAR-T supply chain/operations processes preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, management or related field

Languages

Fluent in English (spoken as well as written)

Dutch Language Preferred

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

Here’s what you can expect

Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.

Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.

Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.

Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Agile Manufacturing, Business Behavior, Business Savvy, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Data Gathering and Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Document Management, Goal Attainment, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Plant Operations, Problem Solving, Process Control, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Technical Writing, Time Management

Additional Locations: Gent, East Flanders, Belgium