External Manufacturing Site Manager
Kenvue - Summit, NJ
Hiring: External Manufacturing Site Manager Company: Kenvue Location: Summit, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 19:45:57 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •8 years related experience Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain Sourcing, and/or Supply Planning. •6 years in any of the following areas is preferred: Supply Chain/Operations, Contract Manufacturing, Production Planning, and/or Materials Management Required Skills: •Implementing LEAN methodology and leading continuous improvement initiatives •Developing business continuity plans to ensure continued supply in an emergency situation, including identification of qualified sources of supply and manufacturing sites based on product requirements and marketing strategies as they relate to manufacturing requirements •Developing supply market knowledge within key processing technologies to enable rapid benchmarking and accelerated selection of alternative contract sites •Conducting ongoing analysis of total end-to-end costs of supply, proposing and leading implementation of cost improvements, conducting analysis and developing plans that support implementation of “EM managed” or “Kenvue managed” supply arrangements for materials used in manufacturing •Developing plans and implementing actions to reduce lead-times and optimize inventory levels •Conducting ongoing capacity analysis of contract sites and developing action plans to proactively mitigate capacity risk •Coordinating efficient implementation of product/process changes at contract sites •Instructing personnel on the Company’s vision and World Class manufacturing applications, as well as Kenvue Worldwide standards on labor, and working with sites to address all deficiencies Qualifications: •MBA with 6 years in any of the following areas is preferred: Supply Chain/Operations, Contract Manufacturing, Production Planning, and/or Materials Management •Prior experience establishing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreement (SLAs) for critical vendors. •Prior knowledge of Advanced planning/EFP systems such as MRP and/or SAP. •Training/experience with Lean Six Sigma/Process Excellence methodologies. •This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors. •Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More! •Learning & Development Opportunities •This list could vary based on location/region •Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process. Compensation: •$124,100 - $175,200 / year •Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!