Production Systems specialist

Posted:
2/24/2026, 9:24:19 PM

Location(s):
Antwerp, Belgium ⋅ Geel, Antwerp, Belgium

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Data & Analytics

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:

Non-Standard

Job Sub Function:

Workday Associate 01

Job Category:

Non-Standard

All Job Posting Locations:

Geel, Antwerp, Belgium

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 

In this position, we should deliver ground-breaking process improvements with confirmed business value by using data systems as well as translate user requirements into data solutions that can be used in our multi-purpose chemical plants. You will drive a culture of change and knowledge management to embrace new data systems and accelerate the change to a predictive plant.

Main responsibilities:

  • In close collaboration with automation and IT supporting departments, make sure plant data systems are reliable and support current and future digital plant requirements.

  • Lead a cross functional team across the different shifts and plants, and improve knowledge management of data-analytics and data systems.

  • Stay on top of innovative technology trends and translate user requirements into a data solutions that can be used in our multi-purpose chemical plants.

  • Drive a culture of change and accelerate the change to a predictive plant. Act as a change agent

  • Act as subject matter expert on PAT tools to support a 24/7 shift regime, and propose process improvements based on digital data.

  • Deep understanding of plant automation systems like Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), real time data management systems (OSI-PI), Shift management tools to reduce cycle times

Qualification & Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, IT, data science or equivalent

  • 3-5 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry in process chemistry /chemical operations preferred

  • Knowledge of process safety, GMP compliance, data integrity, data stacking, cyber security

  • Deep understanding of plant automation systems like Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), real time data management systems (OSI-PI), shift management tools

  • Experience in project management and leading agile sprints preferred

  • Strong interest in developing and implementing new state of the art data tools which support accelerated data analysis and enhanced process understanding and control

  • Passionate to work in a team and able to motivate people to join the digital transformation journey

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, fluent in English both verbal and in writing.

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

 

 

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Johnson & Johnson

Website: https://www.jnj.com/

Headquarter Location: Beerse, Antwerpen, Belgium

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1886

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Seed

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Pharmaceutical