2026 Graduate Business Excellence Specialist

Jnjmedtech; Cork; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company seeks a Graduate Business Excellence Specialist in Cork, Ireland. The role aims to support the implementation of best practices in manufacturing by fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant bachelor's degree and exhibit strong problem-solving and communication skills. Join a team dedicated to innovative healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree required.
• Recent Graduate (2025 or due to graduate in 2026).
• Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Johnson & Johnson Production System.
• Work as part of the Business Excellence team.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.

Skills

Interest in Manufacturing processes

Problem solving through critical thinking

Great communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Process Excellence/Engineering or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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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 Details

• Job Function: Manufacturing
• Job Sub Function: Manufacturing Deployment
• Job Category: Professional
• All Job Posting Locations: Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Position: Graduate Business Excellence Specialist

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Cork, Ireland

About Johnson & Johnson MedTech

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is the largest, most comprehensive orthopedic and neurological business in the world, built upon the strong legacies of two great companies. We offer an unparalleled breadth of technology, devices, services and programs in areas such as joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, neurological, cranio-maxillofacial, power tools and biomaterials. We employ over 1000 people in Cork and established our manufacturing facility in Cork in 1997. In 2014, Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Cork won the Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence.

The Johnson & Johnson Graduate Programme

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 the Successful Candidate Will Have The Opportunity To

• Develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise.
• Experience cross functional exposure both on site and within Campus Ireland.
• Participate in regular one-to-ones and feedback to support your ongoing development.
• Engage in personal development and effectiveness training.
• Develop influencing & communication skills.
• Gain Project Management experience.
• Learn new and innovative technologies.
• Gain exposure to Senior Management Team.
• Participate in continuous professional development program with a recognised qualification.

Job Purpose

The mission of the Graduate Business Excellence Specialist is to support the development & implementation of Johnson & Johnson Production System to deliver Best in Class performance, working cross functionally and playing a leading role in 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 program.

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.

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 bachelor degree.
• Recent Graduate (2025 or due to graduate in 2026)
• Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing systems concept 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 etc.)
• Interest in developing skills, abilities, and career.
• Pro-active, can-do attitude. 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 get to desired 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

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