Manufacturing Supervisor

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 jnj.com . 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 Manufacturing Job Sub Function: Manufacturing Assembly 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 searching for the best talent to join us as a Manufacturing Supervisor in Leiden, Netherlands (Zernikedreef 2, Leiden). Purpose: In this role, you will lead and support production activities helping ensure that high-quality products are manufactured in a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment. You will lead two teams of six people each and will be responsible for achieving production output in line with the master production schedule or shipment schedule, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, cGMP, lean principles, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with other supervisors and cross-functional partners, lead and coach a team of colleagues, and promote a culture where standards, learning, and continuous improvement are embedded in daily operations. You will be responsible for: Leading and coaching a manufacturing team, coordinating daily production activities, assigning resources, and ensuring staffing supports production requirements. Delivering production output in line with manufacturing schedules and identifying resource or asset needs to meet business objectives. Supporting the introduction, qualification, and implementation of new products, equipment, and process changes within manufacturing. Maintaining manufacturing documentation, SOPs, work instructions, and periodic reviews to ensure compliance, accuracy, and readiness. Training and supporting operators in equipment use, manufacturing processes, and applicable GxP requirements. Monitoring manufacturing performance through operational metrics, yields, nonconformances, training compliance, and other key indicators, and reporting results to management. Leading investigations related to deviations, supporting CAPA activities, and ensuring timely escalation and resolution of manufacturing issues. Acting as a subject matter expert for assigned processes while supporting safe, compliant, and reliable manufacturing execution. Driving continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process and equipment improvement opportunities and recommending sustainable solutions. Collaborating closely with Engineering, Quality, and other stakeholders to support operational excellence, compliance, and business goals. External interaction may include contact with external auditors. Shift pattern: 16/7 shift pattern. Details: This is a full-time position working in a 6-week rotating shift pattern. You alternate between early shifts (07:00–15:30) and late shifts (15:00–23:30), with both weekday and weekend shifts . There are no night shifts. The roster consists of 28 shifts over six weeks, after which the rotation repeats. Qualifications / Requirements: HBO degree or equivalent level Bachelor's degree or higher level qualification is required. At least 1 year of direct people leadership experience including managing employee performance, attendance, absence cases and handling such conversations with your team members while in a leadership role is required Around 5 years of experience in manufacturing industry. Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams, develop employees and build productive cross-functional relationships. GMP or GxP environment knowledge preferred. Experience within the medical device industry or another GxP regulated manufacturing environment will be preferred. Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate root causes, interpret data, and support data-driven decision-making. Experience with continuous improvement, Six Sigma, process excellence methodologies, and change management principles are desirable. You need to be a collaboration-oriented team player with very good verbal and written communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills as well as very good skills in English; communication skills in Dutch are desirable but not a must have. Proficiency with Excel, Windows, ERP systems, and other relevant tools. Ability to prioritize effectively, make sound decisions independently, and perform successfully in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Commitment to safety, EHS&S standards, personal development, compliance training, quality excellence, and continuous improvement. From our side, we are promising a collaborative and encouraging working environment with outstanding career opportunities in our global organization. At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time. 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. 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