External Manufacturing Associate Manager

External Manufacturing Associate Manager

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

Senior External Manufacturing Manager

Location:

Asia Pacific, Australia, New South Wales, Sydney

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

Recommend & execute Supply Chain Strategies appropriate to EM (External Manufacturers) to meet the Company’s business needs; in particular with EHS&S, Quality & Compliance, Customer Service, and Cost of Goods.

Key Responsibilities

• Measure, analyse and improve manufacturing and supply system performance across external manufacturing (EM) sites, including EHS&S outcomes, quality performance, production plan attainment, labour utilisation and delivery performance, using engineering and work-measurement principles.

• Apply industrial and production engineering methodologies to analyse workforce utilisation, production schedules, operational data and cost drivers to determine optimum worker, equipment and process efficiencies across EM operations.

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional engineering and operations activities to plan and manage project labour, materials, plant and equipment for timely execution of manufacturing projects, purchase orders and new product introductions.

• Project manage engineering, process and compliance initiatives at EM sites, including defining functional responsibilities, reviewing work scopes, project documentation and organisational structures to ensure clarity of accountability, elimination of duplication and effective deployment of work units.

• Develop, review and enforce engineering standards, policies and procedures for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance, ensuring compliance with Kenvue standards, regulatory requirements and engineering best practice.

• Analyse and resolve manufacturing, compliance and delivery issues through root cause analysis of equipment performance, process capability, workforce deployment and system constraints, escalating material risks and recommending corrective engineering solutions.

• Drive continuous improvement and cost optimisation initiatives by redesigning processes, improving material flows, capacity utilisation and equipment effectiveness, and supporting the development of labour standards through work sampling and performance benchmarking.

• Support evaluation and ongoing governance of external manufacturers, including assessment of facility layout, equipment capability, production systems, maintenance practices and compliance readiness against engineering and safety standards.

• Compile, analyse and report manufacturing performance data for the Pacific region, maintaining accurate weekly, monthly and quarterly datasets to support engineering analysis, capacity planning, productivity assessment and operational decision-making.

• Conduct site inspections and performance reviews to ensure plant, equipment and systems operate at optimum efficiency, quality and safety levels, and to validate adherence to approved designs, maintenance schedules and engineering controls.

• Coordinate and support maintenance planning and execution, including alignment of maintenance schedules with production requirements, engineering change implementation and readiness for new designs or product introductions.

What We Are Looking For

• Preferred minimum education:University Degree qualification

• Bachelor degree -Science, Engineering or similar

• GMP, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Project management

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Benefit Package

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

• This list could vary based on location/region

Kenvue is proud to be 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.