2026 Graduate Business Excellence Specialist

3 days ago


Cork, Cork, Ireland Jnjmedtech Full time
Overview

2026 Graduate Business Excellence SpecialistJohnson & Johnson MedTech

Location: Ringaskiddy, County Cork, Ireland. Start Date: September 2026.

Job Description

Position : Graduate Business Excellence Specialist

Location : Cork, Ireland

Johnson & Johnson MedTech, the largest, most comprehensive orthopedic and neurological business in the world, offers 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. 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.

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.
Essential Education & Experience
  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in Process Excellence/Engineering, Manufacturing or similar engineering/technology discipline.
  • Recent Graduate (2025 or due to graduate in 2026).
  • Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing concepts knowledge.
  • The 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).
  • Interest in developing skills, abilities, and career.
  • Pro-active, can-do attitude with 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 achieve 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.
Job Purpose
  • The mission of the Graduate Business Excellence Specialist is to support the development and implementation of Johnson & Johnson Production System to deliver Best in Class performance, working cross-functionally and 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 programme.
  • 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.
Seniority level
  • Not Applicable
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
  • Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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