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 **Job Function:** Supply Chain Planning **Job Sub** **Function:** Production Planning & Scheduling **Job Category:** People Leader **All Job Posting Locations:** Gurabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America **Job Description:** **About Innovative Medicine** Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Planning Manager to be in Gurabo, PR! The Master Production Schedule (MPS) Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the production planning processes within an organization. This role involves strategic planning, coordination with various departments, and ensuring that production targets align with business objectives. **Key Responsibilities:** **Strategic Planning** + Develop and maintain a master production schedule that meets production and delivery requirements + Collaborate with stakeholders to align production schedules with customer demand and inventory levels **Team Leadership** + Provide coaching and mentorship to enhance team performance and development **Production Optimization** + Analyze production processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency **Cross-Functional Collaboration** + Work closely with Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination **Data Analysis and Reporting** + Monitor production performance metrics and generate reports for senior management + Strong Command of integrated Advanced Planning Systems **Problem-Solving** + Address production issues proactively and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions + Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability **Inventory Management** + Coordinate with the inventory management team to maintain optimal inventory levels **Qualifications:** **Education** + A minimum of Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s or focus degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, is preferred **Experience and Skills** **Required** + At least 8 years of Planning experience + Experience within the pharmaceutical industry + Master Production Planning experience at site level + Experience in a managerial role + Proficiency in production planning software and tools (e.g., ERP systems) + Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills **Preferred** + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously + Detail-oriented with a strong focus on continuous improvement + Strong leadership skills with a commitment to team success **Other** + This position requires up to 15% of travel time 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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.