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 https://www.jnj.comJob Function: Supply Chain ManufacturingJob Sub Function: Manufacturing DeploymentJob Category: ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations: Ringaskiddy, Cork, IrelandJob Description:Position : Graduate Business Excellence SpecialistStart Date: September 2026Location : Cork, IrelandJohnson & Johnson MedTech, is the largest, most comprehensive orthopedic and neurological business in the world, built upon the strong legacies of two great companies. Johnson & Johnson MedTech offer an unparalleled breadth and depth of technology, devices, services and programs in the areas of joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, neurological, cranio-maxillofacial, power tools and biomaterials. Our broad array of inspired, innovative and high-quality offerings helps advance the health and well-being of people around the world. Johnson & Johnson MedTech, who employ over 1000 people in Cork established its manufacturing facility in Cork in 1997 where it manufactures orthopedic knees and hips. In 2014, Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Cork won the Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence.ABOUT THE JOHNSON & JOHNSON GRADUATE PROGRAMME:The Graduate Programme is a collaborative programme across the Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland Sites. It is aimed at high potential individuals who, when given the right tools, are empowered to proactively take responsibility, effect change and make a positive contribution to their teams and the business.THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:Develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise.Experience cross functional exposure both on site and within Campus Ireland.Participate in regular one to ones and feedback to support your on-going development.Engage in personal development and effectiveness training.Develop influencing & communication skills.Gain Project Management experience.Learn new and innovative technologies.Gain exposure to Senior Management Team.Participate in continuous professional development program with a recognised qualification.JOB PURPOSE:The mission of the Graduate Business Excellence Specialist is to support the development & implementation of Johnson & Johnson Production System to deliver Best in Class performance, working cross functionally and playing a leading role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement to achieve sustainable high standards of manufacturing performance.The main responsibility will be to work as part of the Business Excellence team under the guidance of the Business Excellence Manager while participating in the Ireland Graduate program.The role is based within the Cork site Business Excellence Team which serves the Knees, Hips and shoulder markets while supporting Continuous Improvement activities across all areas of the business.What you’re great at:Interest in Manufacturing processes.Interested in learning and how to learn.Interested and good at problem solving through critical thinking.Willing to take direction from other Business Excellence staff.Willing to question and learn from other Business Excellence staff.Energetic, enthusiastic and self-motivated.Hardworking.Great communication and interpersonal skills.Willing to work as part of a team towards a common goal.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEEssential:Minimum Bachelors degree in Process Excellence/Engineering, Manufacturing or similar engineering/technology bachelors degree.Recent Graduate (2025 or due to graduate in 2026)Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing systems concept knowledgeThe ability to work well individually and remotely.The ability to adapt to change and develop skills to meet these changes.High capability with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)Interest in developing skills, abilities, and career.Pro-active, can-do attitude. High level of personal initiative, ability to function autonomously and self-confidence.Self-starter with ability to create and develop new relationships quickly, and influence/collaborate to get to desired results.Results Orientation/Sense of Urgency – ability to drive to tight timelines.Data mining / reporting skills.Exposure to Project Management Methodology would be an advantage
