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Manufacturing Supervisor

Remote, Leiden·Full-time·Added 11 days ago

Still open when we checked on 8 Oct

Overview

Job details

  • €53,500 - €85,445 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

  • Fully remote

    Per the ad.

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

Nice to have

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

Education & certifications

  • MBO-4 degree requires HBO-assessed thinking level and one of the qualifications listed below: A relevant MBO-4 degree with at least 5 years' relevant experience A non-relevant MBO-4 degree with at least 7 years' relevant experience An MBO-4 degree with 3 years of people leader experience
  • Dutch A2 and English B2 language levels are required.
  • The levels of computer proficiency are intermediate level for MS Office and entry level for data analysis.
  • Maintain a positive attitude that influences team morale and productivity.
  • Lead by example in maintaining calmness and composure during challenging situations.
  • Demonstrate effective change leadership.
  • Please note that this role operates on a 16/7 shift pattern, and candidates must be able and willing to work according to the shift roster.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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.

The role

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations

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.

€53,500.00 - €85,445.00

What you'll do

  • 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.

How you'll work

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

Hiring process

2 steps3 interviews
  1. Apply

  2. Digital interview

    Video call · 30–60 min

    Either pre-recorded answers to sent questions (about 10 minutes, you can re-record twice) or a live video interview of 30 minutes to an hour.

  3. Interviews with the team

    With hiring manager, sometimes other team members · 1–2 sessions

    Questions about your academic and work experience, with time for your own questions.

  4. Offer

  • Reviewing applications for popular roles can take several weeks.
  • Interviewers are trained in fair hiring and ask behavioural, competency-based questions.

Hiring process

  • 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

About Johnson & Johnson

Industry
Pharma
Founded
1886
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
New Brunswick, USA
Website
jnj.com

In their own words

About the company & team

People Leader

  • You'll be joining an amazing team of people who genuinely care about others and take pride in making a difference.
  • You'll work alongside a great group of fellow supervisors in a dynamic environment where a hands-on mindset really matters.
  • Bring your drive to make the department even better, spot opportunities and turn ideas into action.
  • There's plenty of room to develop-both in your professional expertise and in your skills as a people leader.
  • Equipment Services is a department to be proud of, powered by a fantastic and diverse team of people.

Additional information

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

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