As an Operations Team Lead, you will:

• Balance workload across the value stream to maintain steady workflow and minimize bottlenecks.
• Act as the front-line point of contact for value-stream issues and plant-level initiatives.
• Lead and manage individual contributors, ensuring effective performance management, mentoring, and development.
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, proficiency assessments, and performance reviews; identify and close training gaps.
• Make and communicate operational decisions to meet production schedules and fulfillment commitments.
• Monitor key operational indicators (efficiency, cycle times, throughput, backlog) and resolve deviations to protect timely delivery.
• Ensure work orders and priorities are executed consistently and meet expected standards.
• Facilitate alignment of plant goals and supply-chain roadmaps; support integration of business and technology strategies.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMP requirements, technical drawings, and traceability documentation.
• Lead investigations, manage nonconformance handling, and ensure timely completion of corrective actions and batch records.
• Sponsor Lean initiatives (Kaizen, 6S, waste reduction) and improvement projects to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Promote safety behaviors, cleanroom protocols, and safe material handling; report unsafe conditions and participate in safety reviews.
• Maintain communication with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Provide accurate operational handovers, shift reports, and input to management on performance, risks, and improvement plans.

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