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Detailed SchedulerPre-Identified Candidate

Johnson & Johnson


Job Location:

Milpitas, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 75000 - 106208
Posted: 24 October 2026 (5 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at

As guided by Our Credo Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function:

Production Planning & Scheduling

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Milpitas California United States of America Santa Clara California United States of America

Job Description:


Johnson & Johnsons Surgical Robotics Supply Chain organization is recruiting a Detailed Scheduler! Santa Clara CA.


We have a preidentified candidate for this position; however additional qualified candidates will also be considered.


About MedTech Surgery


Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology were developing the next generation of smarter less invasive more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery Ready to join a team thats reimagining how we heal Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the worlds most prevalent conditions such as obesity cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.


The Detailed Scheduler is accountable for translating production plans into detailed schedules that optimize sequencing line utilization labor and material availability. Coordinating closely with manufacturing warehouse quality maintenance and planning teams to support schedule adherence and efficient plant execution. Monitoring short-term schedule performance identifying constraints and exceptions and adjusting schedules to maintain service throughput and operational stability.

Key Responsibilities


Detailed Scheduling and Sequencing


Builds and maintains detailed production schedules that reflect production plan priorities asset constraints labor availability and material readiness.

Responsible for generating printing and monitoring work/production orders (WOs) according to the MPS work orders

Optimizes schedule to improve production plan attainment throughput and manufacturing efficiency.

Coordinates schedule changes with plant stakeholders to support effective execution and minimize disruption.

Supports New Product Introduction work orders for evaluations / validation and material readiness in production or development stages

Keeps planning parameters in JDE for the products assigned with the frame of the established inventory policies. Also provides maintenance to JDE to ensure the proper functioning of MRP.

Interacts with engineering to provide support with production orders of evaluations/validations that are necessary for his/her area.

Analyzes and monitors the inventory levels to comply with the goals established in the business plans as well as to avoid obsolete surplus material.

Performs daily monitoring of production activities (real against planned) through determined reports and through physical inspection of the production floor.

Maintains priorities while expediting when necessary availability of production in process to ensure the maximum level of customer service. Interacts with the departments of purchasing production engineering master planning quality etc. to expedite certain activities that could place the production program under risk.

Maintains wide communication with planners / buyers of other Surgical Robotics plants approves and coordinates the shipment of material to other plants when necessary.

Responsible for planning and monitoring work order supplies

Supports preparation of information for reports

Support other duties and projects assigned as needed

Is responsible for the personal compliance with the federal state local and company regulations health Safety and Environment policies and procedures.


Execution Monitoring and Exception Management


Establishes effective communication with supporting functions to resolve issues that my impact the production schedule. This includes but not limited to purchasing manufacturing warehouse planning repair depot engineering quality regulatory customer service and document control.

Responds to changes in equipment availability labor quality holds and material readiness by adjusting schedules and communicating impacts.

Provides schedule analysis and execution feedback to support continuous improvement in planning and plant performance.

Participates in plant and planning review forums to provide transparency on schedule performance risks and opportunities.

Escalate potential issues or opportunities to next management level and/or the STEM (short term escalation management) process.


Education Qualifications


BS/BA degree or equivalent Supply chain or related field is preferred


Required Experience and Skills:


Minimum 2 years of experience in Planning Purchasing Supply Chain and Operations

Experience with ERP systems including Work Orders / Purchase Orders placement

Experience with system-based MRP

Knowledge of basic principles of master production scheduling (MPS) MRP capacity planning production planning and production floor control techniques

Proficiency in Excel and analytical skills

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong sense of urgency and able to perform autonomously with limited supervision

Strong understanding of manufacturing flow

Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of driving efficiencies

Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English)


Preferred


Experience in detailed scheduling and manufacturing execution

SAP experience especially S4/Hana

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. formulas pivot tables etc)

Experience in healthcare / regulatory dependent sector

Capital equipment supply chain / planning experience

Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Supply Chain Certification (APICS/ CSCP)


Other


Travel Requirements: This position may require up to 10% travel to the Milpitas CA location.

The attendance policy for this role is fully onsite


Johnson & Johnson is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.


We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform crucial job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$75000.00 to $106207.50

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical dental vision life insurance short- and long-term disability business accident insurance and group legal insurance. Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Companys long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay including Floating Holidays 13 days per calendar year Work Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave 10 days Volunteer Leave 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below.

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