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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine  

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. 

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. 

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine 

 

We are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a small operations team in achieving production targets while ensuring a safe, compliant, and GMP-driven working environment. In this role, you will coach and support team members, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and help optimize daily manufacturing processes to support the broader Operations unit. Working on a shift roster, you will combine strong leadership with a practical, solution-oriented mindset. Dutch (A2) and English (B2) language skills are required. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front, solving problems, and delivering tangible results.

 

 

You will be responsible for:

 

• Lead daily operations to meet production targets and ensure the team delivers results to required standards.
• Coach, develop, and manage team performance to keep staffing and training aligned with operational needs.
• Maintain a safe, compliant workplace by enforcing SOPs, GMP, company policies, and the Code of Business Conduct.
• Drive continuous improvement and a LEAN mindset using root‑cause problem solving and practical process improvements.
• Monitor and validate processes with Gemba walks, spot checks of standardized work, clear documentation, and visual controls.
• Identify operational risks, escalate issues when needed, and complete administrative tasks that ensure accurate, timely, quality outcomes.

 

Qualifications / Requirements:

• MBO‑4 level education with one of the following: relevant MBO‑4 + ≥5 years’ experience, non‑relevant MBO‑4 + ≥7 years’ relevant experience, or MBO‑4 with ≥3 years’ people leader experience.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing performance in an operational environment.
• Dutch language level A2 and English level B2.
• Intermediate MS Office skills and basic data analysis ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills: stay positive, lead by example under pressure, and support change with clarity.
• Willingness and ability to work on a shift roster and apply company policies and legal requirements in daily work.

 

Here’s what you can expect:

• Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
• Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
• Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

                                                                                                                                         

Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Analytics Dashboards, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Communication, Compliance Management, Data Compilation, Data Savvy, Developing Others, Gap Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Manufacturing Standards, Mentorship, Operational Excellence, Plant Operations, Process Optimization, Project Administration, Project Management, Technical Credibility

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€53,500.00 - €85,445.00

 

 

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

 

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.