Manufacturing Manager/ Surgical Robotics -OTTAVA

Job title Manufacturing Manager/ Surgical Robotics

• OTTAVA Function Supply Chain Manufacturing Sub function Manufacturing Product & Packaging Operations Category Manager, Manufacturing Product & Packaging Operations (PL7) Location Santa Clara / United States of America Date posted Apr 13 2026 Requisition number

R-062237

Work pattern Fully Onsite Description 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:

Manufacturing Product & Packaging Operations Job Category:

People Leader All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson RAD (Robotics and Digital) is seeking Manufacturing Manager

• OTTAVA, for our Santa Clara, Location.

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.com/ (https://www.jnj.com/. About MedTech Surgery Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world's most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.

Learn more at https:

//www.jnj.com/medtech

Purpose:

The Manufacturing Manager leads a team of individual contributors and supervisors responsible for daily manufacturing operations. This leader ensures safe, reliable, and efficient production while developing the team, optimizing processes, and supporting product maturity. The role reports to the Director, Manufacturing Site Leader, and serves as a key partner to cross functional stakeholders across Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality.

Key Role Responsibilities:

Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, output, and cost targets in a fast‑growing environment. Apply strong technical and electromechanical manufacturing expertise to resolve issues, improve processes, and support product maturity. Allocate resources effectively and ensure robust training, coaching, and development for the production team. Standardize and scale manufacturing processes to improve throughput, yield, and operational efficiency. Evaluate production performance and drive continuous improvement, including adoption of new tools and technologies. Partner cross‑functionally to maintain alignment on build readiness, issue resolution, and operational priorities. Provide hands‑on leadership that fosters a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications Required Skills:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business, Manufacturing, or related field—or equivalent experience. 7+ years of manufacturing experience, including 3+ years in a manager role. Demonstrated success leading teams in a high-complex, fast-paced production environment. Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Proven ability to introduce and sustain operational improvements. Experience with ERP/MES systems and data-driven operations management.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in capital equipment, high-tech, electromechanical hardware, semiconductor, medical device, or complex robotics manufacturing. Six Sigma certification or Lean Manufacturing training and/or certification. Experience supporting NPI through volume ramp up, especially in regulated environments.

Other:

May require up to 10% of domestic and/or international travel The attendance policy required for this role is fully Onsite Johnson & Johnson is 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $118,000.00 to $179,035.00 Additional Description for

Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short

• and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation

• 120 hours per calendar year Sick time
• 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington
• 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays
• 13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time
• up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave
• 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave
• 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave
• 10 days Volunteer Leave
• 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off
• 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below.

https:

//www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits Similar jobs Director, Manufacturing. Site Leader/Surgical Robotics

• OTTAVA Supply Chain Manufacturing Santa Clara Save Saved Digital Manufacturing Tech Lead/Surgical Robotics
• OTTAVA Supply Chain Engineering Santa Clara Save Saved Software Application Engineer/Surgical Robotics
• OTTAVA Supply Chain Engineering Santa Clara Save Saved Careers in California We're hiring in multiple functional areas across California, where you have unlimited opportunities to make an impact in a truly inclusive environment.

Careers in North America Discover career opportunities at J&J locations in the United States and Canada.