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 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 searching for the best talent for the Manufacturing Supervisor to be based in Leiden.

You’ll lead and support a hands-on Operations team responsible for safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing. This role focuses on meeting production targets, coordinating daily workflows, and ensuring team performance and quality outcomes. You’ll be a primary point of contact for the team and help translate operational plans into reliable results!

As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will:

• Lead and coach individual contributors to achieve production targets and maintain consistent team performance.

• Coordinate workflows and assignments across the Operations unit to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant outputs.

• Ensure a safe, compliant workplace by proactively identifying risks, following up on improvements, and enforcing SOPs and GMP.

• Drive continuous improvement through root-cause problem solving, Tier 1 management, Gemba walks, and spot checks to boost safety, quality, and efficiency.

• Own administrative and operational documentation—complete required training, record day-to-day activities, escalate issues, and support accurate reporting.

• Collaborate with leaders and peers to staff, develop, and mentor team members while promoting an inclusive team culture.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• MBO-4 diploma (HBO-assessed thinking level) with one of: relevant MBO-4 + ≥5 years’ relevant experience; non-relevant MBO-4 + ≥7 years’ relevant experience; or MBO-4 + ≥3 years’ people-leader experience.

• Demonstrated people leadership: coaching, performance management, and staffing to meet team goals.

• Working knowledge of standard operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) with experience ensuring compliance.

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office and entry-level data analysis skills.

• Strong problem-solving, calm decision-making, effective leadership change, and ability to work on a shift roster while supporting team morale and inclusion.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is 53,500 to 85.445 on an annual basis and includes 8% holiday allowance.

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.

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  #LI_Onsite

 

 

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