Learning & Development (L&D) Manager/Surgical Robotics-OTTAVA
Johnson & Johnson
August 12, 2026
On-site
Santa Clara, CA
Human Resources
Purpose
The Learning & Development (L&D) Manager is a strategic leader responsible for defining and leading the Ottava Manufacturing L&D function—advancing workforce capability, ensuring training compliance, and driving standardization across manufacturing sites.
Key Role Responsibilities
- Own the site’s L&D roadmap aligned with corporate objectives (competencies, compliance, continuous improvement).
- Lead learning experience innovation via digital content, e-learning, and emerging L&D tools.
- Partner cross-functionally (manufacturing, NPI, quality, EHS, HR, and external vendors) to deliver training programs supporting business goals.
- Drive standardization of training curricula, processes, and documentation across manufacturing sites.
- Lead key programs/projects (training labs, technician/associate upskilling, new training technologies).
- Oversee day-to-day L&D operations to ensure timely, quality, compliant delivery.
- Manage and mentor the L&D team; set direction, prioritization, and alignment to business strategy.
- Monitor, analyze, and report training metrics for continuous improvement and compliance.
- Identify and implement process enhancements and best practices.
- Ensure workforce readiness for launches and milestones; translate business needs into execution-ready learning solutions.
- Establish standardized processes, metrics, and governance for effectiveness and compliance.
Qualifications / Requirements
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business, HR, or similar).
- 8+ years in L&D with strategy and execution in manufacturing or regulated environments.
- 2+ years direct people management.
- Ability to build/scale programs in changing environments.
- Ability to operate independently with minimal direction.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, workforce capability development, training systems, and quality/compliance.
- Experience implementing advanced L&D tools (digital content creation, e-learning).
Preferred Skills:
- Master’s degree in HR, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or related field.
- Experience in MedTech/robotics/electronics/complex assembly.
- Certifications: Six Sigma, CPTD/ATD, PMP, or equivalent.
- Experience with digital learning tools and scalable content development (Articulate, Vyond, Camtasia).
Other
- Up to 10% travel; role is fully onsite.
Benefits (as stated)
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, business accident insurance, group legal insurance; retirement plan and 401(k).
- Time off: Vacation 120 hrs/yr; Sick time 40 hrs/yr (WA: 56); holiday pay incl. floating holidays 13 days/yr; work/personal/family time up to 40 hrs/yr; parental leave 480 hrs; and other specified leaves.
Anticipated base pay range: $118,000.00–$179,655.00.
The Learning & Development (L&D) Manager is a strategic leader responsible for defining and leading the Ottava Manufacturing L&D function—advancing workforce capability, ensuring training compliance, and driving standardization across manufacturing sites.
Key Role Responsibilities
- Own the site’s L&D roadmap aligned with corporate objectives (competencies, compliance, continuous improvement).
- Lead learning experience innovation via digital content, e-learning, and emerging L&D tools.
- Partner cross-functionally (manufacturing, NPI, quality, EHS, HR, and external vendors) to deliver training programs supporting business goals.
- Drive standardization of training curricula, processes, and documentation across manufacturing sites.
- Lead key programs/projects (training labs, technician/associate upskilling, new training technologies).
- Oversee day-to-day L&D operations to ensure timely, quality, compliant delivery.
- Manage and mentor the L&D team; set direction, prioritization, and alignment to business strategy.
- Monitor, analyze, and report training metrics for continuous improvement and compliance.
- Identify and implement process enhancements and best practices.
- Ensure workforce readiness for launches and milestones; translate business needs into execution-ready learning solutions.
- Establish standardized processes, metrics, and governance for effectiveness and compliance.
Qualifications / Requirements
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business, HR, or similar).
- 8+ years in L&D with strategy and execution in manufacturing or regulated environments.
- 2+ years direct people management.
- Ability to build/scale programs in changing environments.
- Ability to operate independently with minimal direction.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, workforce capability development, training systems, and quality/compliance.
- Experience implementing advanced L&D tools (digital content creation, e-learning).
Preferred Skills:
- Master’s degree in HR, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or related field.
- Experience in MedTech/robotics/electronics/complex assembly.
- Certifications: Six Sigma, CPTD/ATD, PMP, or equivalent.
- Experience with digital learning tools and scalable content development (Articulate, Vyond, Camtasia).
Other
- Up to 10% travel; role is fully onsite.
Benefits (as stated)
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, business accident insurance, group legal insurance; retirement plan and 401(k).
- Time off: Vacation 120 hrs/yr; Sick time 40 hrs/yr (WA: 56); holiday pay incl. floating holidays 13 days/yr; work/personal/family time up to 40 hrs/yr; parental leave 480 hrs; and other specified leaves.
Anticipated base pay range: $118,000.00–$179,655.00.